Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Japan's Yosuke Asaji Wins Singapore Open in Playoff
A golfer from Japan named Yosuke Asaji just won a big golf tournament in Singapore.
He had to play an extra hole, called a playoff, against a golfer from Korea, Jeunghun Wang.
Both golfers had to make a tricky putt on the last hole to get into the playoff.
On the extra hole, Asaji made his putt for a birdie, which means he got the ball in the hole in one shot less than expected.
Sadly for Wang, he hit his ball into the water on that extra hole.
This is Asaji's first win outside of Japan.
Another golfer from India, Ajeetesh Sandhu, finished in 37th place in the tournament.
This event is part of a series that can help players get into other major golf leagues.
Yosuke Asaji of Japan won the Singapore Open in a playoff against Jeunghun Wang of Korea.
Asaji secured the victory with a six-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole.
Wang hit his ball into the water on the playoff hole, leading to a higher score.
Indian golfer Ajeetesh Sandhu finished the tournament in a tie for 37th place.
The tournament is part of The International Series on the Asian Tour, offering a path to LIV Golf.
- Who
- Yosuke Asaji (Japan)
- What
- Won the Moutai Singapore Open in a sudden-death playoff.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Singapore Island Country Club, New Course
- Why
- Asaji made a birdie putt on the first playoff hole after his opponent, Jeunghun Wang, found water. Asaji had forced the playoff with a birdie on the 18th in regulation play.
Player Perspective
Tournament Perspective
Performance & Expectations
Player Perspective
Yosuke Asaji expressed immense happiness and that this win, his first overseas, was a dream come true. Jeunghun Wang was disappointed about the playoff but happy with his overall performance, acknowledging a bit of bad luck in the playoff.
Tournament Perspective
Yosuke Asaji's victory was not unexpected given his strong form this year, including a previous tournament win and a second-place finish in another International Series event.
Playoff Situation
Player Perspective
Jeunghun Wang hit his second shot on the playoff hole into the water, ending with a six, while Yosuke Asaji made a six-foot birdie putt. Wang felt he hit a great tee shot that ended up on a downslope and caught the next shot slightly on the heel.
Tournament Perspective
The playoff on the par-five 18th hole required Asaji to make a birdie putt from six feet to secure the win after Wang's error.
- Winner
- Yosuke Asaji (Japan)
- Runner-up
- Jeunghun Wang (Korea)
- Tournament
- Moutai Singapore Open
- Prize Money
- USD 2 million
- Winning Score
- 19-under par
- Location
- Singapore Island Country Club, New Course
- Indian Golfer's Performance
- Ajeetesh Sandhu finished T-37 at 9-under 279