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Julien Sale delivered a stunning performance at the Smart Infinity Philippine Open, becoming the first Asian Tour member to win on his debut. The Frenchman’s five-under-par 65 secured his first professional win and set the stage for a remarkable career.
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Tomoyo Ikemura surged into the lead with a last-hole birdie during the third round of the 2025 Smart Infinity Philippine Open. The Japanese golfer now sits 18 holes away from his first Asian Tour title.
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Sadom Kaewkanjana takes a commanding three-shot lead at the 2025 Philippine Open. The Thai star shows composure on the tough Masters Course, while local hero Justin Quiban fires a flawless 64 to keep home fans excited.
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Japan’s Takumi Murakami emerged victorious at the Asian Tour School Final Stage, leading 35 players to secure their 2025 Tour cards. With an exciting season ahead, the Asian Tour kicks off in January with the Philippine Open.
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Japan’s Takumi Murakami takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the Asian Tour Qualifying School at Lake View Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand. With 35 Tour Cards for 2025 on the line, the pressure is on as players prepare for the ultimate showdown.
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Veteran golfer Kyungnam Kang shines at the Asian Tour Qualifying School, taking a three-shot lead with a 40-foot birdie putt and eagle on the back nine in Hua Hin, Thailand.
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Australian Jack Thompson takes the lead at the 2025 Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage after carding a second-round 66, continuing his strong performance at Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand.
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Korean veteran Kyungnam Kang and India’s Ajeetesh Sandhu shot sensational 63s to take the first-round lead at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Final Stage. With four rounds to go, the race for the coveted Tour cards is heating up.
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The Asian Tour’s 2025 season promises excitement with a packed calendar of 22 tournaments, prize money exceeding $30 million, and the return of iconic events like the Philippine Open and International Series India.
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Joaquin Niemann capped off an incredible season by winning the $5M PIF Saudi International in a thrilling playoff against Cam Smith and Caleb Surratt. The victory also secured Niemann the top spot in The International Series Rankings, cementing his dominance on the Asian Tour.