Thailand’s Poosit Supupramai delivered a gritty and composed performance to clinch the inaugural Bharath Classic 2025 in Gujarat, sealing the win with a brilliant birdie on the par-four 18th. His closing three-under-par 69 brought him to an 18-under total, edging out Korea’s Wooyoung Cho by one stroke after Cho fired an impressive 65.
The US$500,000 tournament, held at Kensville Golf Resort near Ahmedabad and co-sanctioned by the new Indian Golf Premier League, showcased a tight contest among top contenders. Poosit began the final day tied for the lead with Jazz Janewattananond, who was hunting his eighth Asian Tour title. Despite a shaky start marked by two bogeys and a single birdie on the front nine, Poosit rebounded with a steely mindset and momentum, carding four birdies on the back nine, including the decisive strike on the final hole.
With this win, the 32-year-old makes a significant leap from 81st to 29th in the Asian Tour Order of Merit standings and earns a one-year Tour exemption. Reflecting on his breakthrough, Poosit expressed disbelief and gratitude, crediting a mindset shift and a recent putter adjustment that dramatically improved his performance.
Jazz, who had commanded much of the day, faltered with a final-round 72 and finished two shots behind. He later acknowledged missed opportunities and inconsistent ball-striking as the round slipped away from him. Cho, who had led earlier in the tournament, posted his best finish on Tour, demonstrating resilience and renewed confidence.
The Asian Tour now enters a one-week break before heading to the Middle East for the season-ending Saudi Open presented by PIF, a US$1 million finale at Dirab Golf & Country Club in Riyadh, where defending champion John Catlin will return to protect his title.
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, launched in 2004, is responsible for looking after the best interests of over 350 members, representing 35 countries, and 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. 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.
Rolex, Kweichow Moutai, and Bluewater are the Tour’s three main partners.
The Tour also operates the Asian Development Tour, the popular feeder circuit that nurtures the next generation of stars.
In 2018, it established Asian Tour Destinations, an affiliate network featuring exclusive, world-class golfing venues across the region.
The Tour is headquartered on Sentosa Island in Singapore, home to the award-winning Sentosa Golf Club, a member of Asian Tour Destinations.
