Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship 2026

The story so far

New Zealanders Cooper Moore, Ryan Xie and Zack Swanwick were competing at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links, where defending champion Fifa Laopakdee led after the second round.^{29 Oct} The winner earns invitations to the 2027 Masters and The Open Championship.^{29, 31 Oct} After a third-round 67, Swanwick took a two-shot lead into the final round and sat at seven-under par.^{31 Oct} On the final day Laopakdee overcame his two-shot deficit to win the title.^{1 Nov} Swanwick lost his lead after a triple-bogey on the 11th hole.^{1 Nov}

Latest

Laopakdee won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links South Course, defending his title.^{1 Nov}

Key moments

1. 29 OctMoore sits two shots behind leader Laopakdee after the second round.
2. 31 OctSwanwick takes a two-shot lead after a third-round 67.
3. 1 NovSwanwick makes a triple-bogey on the 11th hole and loses his lead.
4. 1 NovLaopakdee overcomes a two-shot final-day deficit to win the title.

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