Japan’s Kensei Hirata triumphed at the Asian Tour’s Shinhan Donghae Open, claiming his second consecutive victory. The 23-year-old golfer edged out Travis Smyth by a single stroke after a thrilling final round. Smyth, who started the day with an impressive seven straight birdies, ultimately finished second after a strong eight-under 64.
American golfer John Catlin maintained his lead in the International Series Morocco, shooting a two-under-par 71 to extend his advantage to one stroke. India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar and Australia’s Travis Smyth sit close behind, while South African Jaco Ahlers made the shot of the tournament with a spectacular albatross on the par-five 12th.
John Catlin and Kazuma Kobori share the lead at the International Series Morocco after both players shot a 7-under-par 66 in the opening round. Catlin, the Asian Tour Order of Merit leader, is having a strong season with back-to-back wins at the International Series Macau and the Saudi Open. Kobori, a rising star from New Zealand, is making his debut on The International Series and overcame illness earlier in the week to deliver an impressive performance.
Caleb Surratt, the youngest player in the LIV Golf League, is set to make his Asian Tour debut at the International Series Morocco. The 20-year-old, who has already won three team titles with LIV Golf, sees the event as an opportunity to test himself against a new field and fine-tune his skills. The International Series offers a pathway to the LIV Golf League for top Asian Tour players, providing a platform for Surratt to learn and grow alongside experienced professionals.
