Japan’s Yosuke Asaji produced a composed and clinical performance to win the Moutai Singapore Open 2025, defeating Korea’s Jeunghun Wang on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off at the Singapore Island Country Club’s New Course.
Both players finished the regulation rounds tied at 19-under-par, forcing a play-off on the par-five 18th. Asaji secured the title with a precise wedge approach and a confident six-foot birdie putt, while Wang’s second shot found water, resulting in a bogey.
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan and Korea’s Soomin Lee shared third place, finishing just one stroke behind the leaders. Korea’s Bio Kim claimed fifth after a solid final-round 70.
Asaji’s victory marks a historic achievement, as he became the first Japanese player in nearly five decades to win the Singapore Open, the last being Kesahiko Uchida in 1976. The win also lifted Asaji to fifth on the Asian Tour Order of Merit and second on The International Series Rankings.
Reflecting on his victory, the 32-year-old said, “I’m so happy with how I played today. I was able to read the lines on the greens perfectly. The par save on the 15th hole was crucial, and this win, my first overseas, means a lot to me.”
Asaji started the day one shot behind the leader and stormed into contention with five consecutive birdies from the second hole. Despite challenges from Rattanon and Lee, he maintained composure through the back nine, with his consistency on the greens proving decisive.
Wang, who was seeking his first title in eight years, matched Asaji’s final birdie on the 18th to force the play-off. Although disappointed with the outcome, he remained positive, saying, “I played really well this week and felt confident going into the extra hole. It was just a bit of bad luck in the play-off.”
The Moutai Singapore Open, part of The International Series on the Asian Tour, showcased top-tier golf talent from across Asia. The series continues in two weeks with the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers at Riyadh Golf Club, a US$5 million event that concludes The International Series for the 2025 season.
About Asian Tour
The Asian Tour is celebrated as the most vibrant, youthful, and diverse golf tour in the world. It has built a reputation for intense competition on the course and warm camaraderie off it.
The Tour, which was launched in 2004, is responsible for looking after the best interests of over 350 members, representing 35 countries, managing a year-long schedule of events across five continents.
Since 2022, the International Series has featured prominently. Consisting of 10 upper-tier events integrated into the schedule, the landmark initiative provides a pathway to the LIV Golf League via The International Series Rankings.
The Tour is the official sanctioning body for professional golf in the region and a member of the International Federation of PGA Tours. Also, it is an affiliate of The R&A, and all sanctioned events qualify for Official World Golf Ranking points.
It controls its television production and distribution through Asian Tour Media (a joint venture with IMG), which broadcasts to over 100 countries worldwide.
The Tour also operates the Asian Development Tour – the popular feeder circuit that nurtures the next generation of stars.
The Tour is headquartered on Sentosa Island in Singapore, home to the award-winning Sentosa Golf Club – a member of Asian Tour Destinations.
