![Bjorn Hellgren edges Jack Thompson to win the Saudi Open on the Asian Tour. [Asian Tour Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SO_251213_IW_Bjorn_Hellgren_07375-400x200.jpg)
Bjorn Hellgren of Sweden won the Saudi Open presented by PIF after a thrilling duel with Jack Thompson, marking his first Asian Tour triumph at Dirab Golf & Country Club.
Jack Thompson and Bjorn Hellgren finished tied for the lead at 18-under with one round left in the Saudi Open, setting up an exciting showdown for the Asian Tour season finale.
![Jack Thompson during his seven-under 65 at the Saudi Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed231-400x200.jpg)
Jack Thompson fired a seven-under 65 to seize the Saudi Open lead and boost his bid to retain his Asian Tour card.
![Hung Chien-yao lines up a putt en route to a sizzling 65 at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251113-TG25-R1-Hung_Chien-yao-023-400x200.jpg)
Local favorite Hung Chien-yao carded a sizzling seven-under 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open, keeping his 2026 Asian Tour card hopes alive.