Thailand’s Pongsapak “Fifa” Laopakdee has a ritual during tournaments where he sings songs to calm the nerves. There were plenty on Sunday during the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, where the Arizona State college golfer won a dramatic playoff at the Emirates Golf Club to punch his ticket to the 2026 Masters and 154th Open Championship.
One of Australia’s most in-form amateurs signed off on his career with a brilliant final round at the Asia-Pacific Amateur championship in Dubai, and now Declan O’Donovan’s professional career will start with his home state open.
Australian Harry Takis made a spectacular eagle at the final hole to finish fourth at the Asia-Pacific Amateur championship at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.
Australian Harry Takis has starts in the Masters and Open Championship in his sights at the halfway mark of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, after bludgeoning the Emirates Golf Club’s back nine with his firebrand style of golf.
Australian Billy Dowling’s crafty iron play and hot putter contributed to a sizzling round that earned him a share of the lead after day one at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai.
The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship is headed to a top 40 course in the world, after organisers announced a highly sought-after New Zealand venue will host the 2026 edition.
Jasper Stubbs and Quinn Croker will make an immediate switch to concentrating on their professional golf careers after finishing the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Japan on Sunday.
Phoenix Campbell braved rain and a split third round to leave himself even-par during the final round at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Taiheiyo Club in Gotemba.
Play was suspended at 5.22pm local on Friday after fog interrupted the second round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship with Tony Chen and Quinnton Croker both leading the Australian tilt at seven shots off the pace.
Australian Golf Digest
