Song hits high note in Philippines as Pavit wraps up Asian Tour title
South Korea's Song Min-hyuk romped to a seven-shot victory in the Asian Tour's season-ending Philippine Open on Sunday, as Thailand's Pavit Tangkamolprasert wrapped up the 2026 order of merit honours despite finishing in a tie for 44th. The rising South Korean star earned the Asian Tour "Rookie of the Year" title after carding a level-par 70 to finish on 15-under, having taken the lead on Friday…
South Korean golfer Song Min-hyuk secured a commanding victory at the Asian Tour's season-ending Philippine Open, edging out a field that included Thailand's Pavit Tangkamolprasert. The 22-year-old Song triumphed with a final score of 15-under par, marking his second win of the season following his victory at the Maekyung Open in May.
Despite finishing in a tie for 44th place, Pavit Tangkamolprasert clinched the prestigious 2026 Order of Merit honors. This marks the fifth time a Thai player has won this esteemed title, joining Thongchai Jaidee, Thaworn Wiratchant, Jazz Janewattananond, and Kiradech Aphibarnrat. Song's dominant performance, which included a hole-in-one on Friday, propelled him to third place on the Order of Merit and awarded him the coveted Rookie of the Year title.
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