ASEAN PGA Tour
The ASEAN PGA Tour was a men's developmental professional golf tour. It was formed in 2007 and was created to give more competitive opportunities to young and upcoming professionals in the Southeast Asia region.[1]
| Formerly | Mercedes-Benz Tour |
|---|---|
| Sport | Golf |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | ASEAN PGA |
| Inaugural season | 2007 |
| Ceased | 2016 |
| Director | A. C. Wong |
| Countries | Based in Southeast Asia |
| Most titles | Order of Merit titles: 2:  Gunn CharoenkulTournament wins: 6: Prayad Marksaeng |
| Related competitions | OneAsia Tour |
The tour acted as a developmental tour to the now also defunct OneAsia Tour, giving cards to high finishers on the ASEAN PGA Tour Order of Merit each year.[2]
In 2008, the tour signed a deal with Mercedes-Benz, being renamed as the Mercedes-Benz Tour.[3] The deal lasted for three years and finished in 2010.[4]
The tour eventually folded in 2016 after not releasing a schedule for 2017.
2016 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2016 season.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Phachara Khongwatmai (n/a) | ATGT |
| 8 May | Singha Hua Hin Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Prayad Marksaeng (6) | ATGT |
| 17 Jul | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Sarit Suwannarat (a) (1) | ATGT |
| 23 Jul | Jimei Korea Kulim Championship | Malaysia | 150,000 | Gunn Charoenkul (5) | PGM |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[5]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunn Charoenkul |
2015 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2015 season.[6]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Thaworn Wiratchant (4) | ATGT |
| 29 Mar | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Prayad Marksaeng (4) | ATGT |
| 4 Apr | UMW Impian Championship | Malaysia | RM180,000 |  Kemarol Baharin (1) | PGM |
| 19 Jul | Singha Panasonic Hua Hin Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Pawin Ingkhapradit (1) | ATGT |
| 9 Aug | Singha Chiang Mai Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Prayad Marksaeng (5) | ATGT |
| 12 Sep | Penang Championship | Malaysia | RM180,000 | Khor Kheng Hwai (1) | PGM |
| 17 Oct | PD Championship | Malaysia | RM180,000 | Natthapong Niyomchon (1) | PGM |
| 9 Jan | Warisan Harta Sabah Masters | Malaysia | 100,000 | Namchok Tantipokhakul (4) | ADT |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[7]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prayad Marksaeng |
2014 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2014 season.[8]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Gunn Charoenkul (2) | ATGT |
| 13 Apr | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Prayad Marksaeng (3) | ATGT |
| 31 May | Melaka Championship | Malaysia | RM170,000 | Gunn Charoenkul (3) | PGM |
| 20 Jul | Singha Panasonic Hua Hin Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Gunn Charoenkul (4) | ATGT |
| 3 Aug | Singha Chiang Mai Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Chapchai Nirat (n/a) | ATGT |
| 9 Aug | Penang Championship | Malaysia | RM170,000 |  Jhonnel Ababa (1) | PGM |
| 18 Oct | Port Dickson Championship II | Malaysia | RM170,000 | Lim Eng Seng (1) | PGM |
| 21 Nov | Borobudur Classic | Indonesia | 60,000 | Supravee Phatam (1) | |
| 17 Jan | Sabah Masters | Malaysia | 75,000 |  Mardan Mamat (4) |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was titled as the Road to the Sabah Masters and was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[6] The top five players on the tour (not otherwise exempt) earned status to play on the 2015 OneAsia Tour.[9]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunn Charoenkul | 34,299 |
| 2 | Supravee Phatam | |
| 3 | Kwanchai Tannin | |
| 4 | Phiphatphong Naewsuk | |
| 5 | Rattanon Wannasrichan |
2013 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2013 season.[10]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 2] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Prayad Marksaeng (2) | ATGT |
| 21 Apr | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿3,000,000 | Kwanchai Tannin (1) | ATGT |
| 27 Apr | Luang Prabang Laos Open | Laos | 100,000 | Namchok Tantipokhakul (3) | |
| 11 May | A'Famosa Masters | Malaysia | RM180,000 | Mardan Mamat (3) | PGM |
| 15 Jun | Penang Classic | Malaysia | RM180,000 | Shaaban Hussin (1) | PGM |
| 21 Jul | Singha Hua Hin Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Phachara Khongwatmai (a) (n/a) | ATGT |
| 11 Aug | Singha Chiang Mai Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Thammanoon Sriroj (n/a) | ATGT |
| 26 Oct | Negeri Sembilan Masters | Malaysia | RM180,000 | Kwanchai Tannin (2) | PGM |
| 11 Jan | Sabah Masters | Malaysia | 75,000 | Wisut Artjanawat (5) |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[11] The top five players on the tour (not otherwise exempt) earned status to play on the 2014 OneAsia Tour.[2]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kwanchai Tannin | 35,630 |
| 2 | Namchok Tantipokhakul | |
| 3 | Wisut Artjanawat | |
| 4 | Ratchapol Jantavara | |
| 5 | Thanyakon Khrongpha | |
| 6 | Sattaya Supupramai |
2012 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2012 season.[12]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May | Luang Prabang Laos Open | Laos | 80,000 | Thaworn Wiratchant (3) | |
| 13 May | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Prom Meesawat (n/a) | ATGT |
| 19 Aug | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿2,000,000 | Gunn Charoenkul (1) | ATGT |
| 27 Oct | Palembang Musi Championship | Indonesia | 150,000 | Nicholas Fung (2) | |
| 17 Nov | Gowa Classic | Indonesia | 100,000 | Pavit Tangkamolprasert (1) | |
| 12 Jan | Sabah Masters | Malaysia | 75,000 | Antonio Lascuña (1) |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[13] The top 10 players on the tour (not otherwise exempt) earned status to play on the 2013 OneAsia Tour.
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Fung | 31,884 |
2011 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2011 season.[4]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿1,500,000 | Prom Meesawat (n/a) | ATGT |
| 11 Jun | ICTSI Mount Malarayat Championship | Philippines | 50,000 | Thanyakon Khrongpha (2) | |
| 2 Jul | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿1,500,000 | Udorn Duangdecha (2) | ATGT |
| 10 Jul | Negeri Sembilan Masters Invitational | Malaysia | RM500,000 |  Siddikur Rahman (1) | |
| 16 Oct | Palembang Musi Championship | Indonesia | 75,000 | Wisut Artjanawat (3) | |
| 6 Nov | Sabah Masters | Malaysia | 60,000 | Wisut Artjanawat (4) | |
| 3 Dec | Ancora Classic | Indonesia | 50,000 | Ferdie Aunzo (1) |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[14] The top five players on the tour (not otherwise exempt) earned status to play on the 2012 OneAsia Tour.
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisut Artjanawat | 24,001 |
| 2 | Nicholas Fung | 19,298 |
2010 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2010 season.[15]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | Mercedes-Benz Masters Philippines | Philippines | 60,000 | Artemio Murakami (1) | |
| 2 May | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿1,600,000 | Udorn Duangdecha (1) | ATGT |
| 8 May | Kariza Indonesia Championship | Indonesia | 50,000 | Thanyakon Khrongpha (1) | |
| 5 Jun | Mercedes-Benz Masters Thailand | Thailand | 60,000 | Juvic Pagunsan (1) | |
| 26 Jun | ICTSI Mount Malarayat Championship | Philippines | 50,000 | Chawalit Plaphol (1) | |
| 18 Jul | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿1,600,000 | Thaworn Wiratchant (2) | ATGT |
| 14 Aug | Mercedes-Benz Masters Singapore | Singapore | 60,000 | Chawalit Plaphol (2) | |
| 21 Aug | Mercedes-Benz Masters Malaysia | Malaysia | 60,000 | Mardan Mamat (2) | |
| 2 Oct | Mercedes-Benz Masters Vietnam | Vietnam | 60,000 | Nicholas Fung (1) | |
| 30 Oct | Mercedes-Benz Masters Indonesia | Indonesia | 80,000 | Atthaphon Prathummanee (1) |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[16] The leading player on the tour (not otherwise exempt) earned status to play on the 2011 OneAsia Tour.
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juvic Pagunsan | 25,451 |
| 2 | Nicholas Fung | 25,373 |
| 3 | Chawalit Plaphol | 22,245 |
| 4 | Namchok Tantipokhakul | 20,211 |
| 5 | Thanyakon Khrongpha | 18,881 |
2009 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2009 season.[15]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar | Mercedes-Benz Masters Singapore | Singapore | 60,000 | Mardan Mamat (1) | |
| 5 Apr | Singha Pattaya Open | Thailand | ฿1,500,000 | Kiradech Aphibarnrat (n/a) | ATGT |
| 23 May | ICTSI Mount Malarayat Championship | Philippines | 50,000 | Angelo Que (3) | |
| 12 Jun | Heritage Melaka Classic | Malaysia | 50,000 | Thaworn Wiratchant (1) | |
| 18 Jul | Mercedes-Benz Masters Malaysia | Malaysia | 60,000 |  Lu Chien-soon (1) | |
| 19 Sep | B-Ing TPC Championships | Thailand | ฿1,500,000 | Namchok Tantipokhakul (1) | ATGT |
| 17 Oct | Mercedes-Benz Masters Indonesia | Indonesia | 60,000 | Kwanchai Tannin (1) | |
| 14 Nov | Mercedes-Benz Masters Vietnam | Vietnam | 80,000 | Namchok Tantipokhakul (2) |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[17]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namchok Tantipokhakul | 27,540 |
| 2 | Kwanchai Tannin | 17,225 |
| 3 | Antonio Lascuña | 14,089 |
| 4 | Wisut Artjanawat | 12,908 |
| 5 | Mardan Mamat | 12,901 |
2008 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2008 season.[15]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | Mercedes-Benz Masters Indonesia | Indonesia | 50,000 | Lam Chih Bing (1) | |
| 25 May | Mercedes-Benz Masters Philippines | Philippines | 50,000 | Wisut Artjanawat (1) | |
| 5 Jul | ICTSI Mount Malarayat Championship | Philippines | 50,000 | Angelo Que (2) | |
| 26 Jul | Mercedes-Benz Masters Malaysia | Malaysia | 50,000 | Ben Leong (1) | |
| 7 Sep | B-Ing TPC Championships | Thailand | ฿1,600,000 | Felix Casas (1) | ATGT |
| 25 Oct | International Championship | Indonesia | 50,000 |  Rory Hie (1) | |
| 8 Nov | Mercedes-Benz Masters Singapore | Singapore | 50,000 | Pariya Junhasavasdikul (1) | |
| 23 Nov | Mercedes-Benz Masters Vietnam | Vietnam | 50,000 | Wisut Artjanawat (2) | |
| 30 Nov | Mercedes-Benz Masters Thailand | Thailand | 75,000 | Danny Chia (2) |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in U.S. dollars.[18]
| Position | Player | Prize money ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo Que | 32,210 |
| 2 | Danny Chia | 31,722 |
| 3 | Wisut Artjanawat | 28,200 |
| 4 | Mars Pucay | 22,573 |
| 5 | Nakul Vichitryuthasastr | 20,833 |
2007 season
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 2007 season.[15]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner[lower-alpha 1] | Other tours[lower-alpha 4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep | International Championship | Indonesia | 50,000 | Danny Chia (1) | |
| 20 Oct | ICTSI Mount Malarayat Championship | Philippines | 30,000 | Mars Pucay (1) | |
| 10 Nov | Laguna National ASEAN Championship | Singapore | 50,000 | Angelo Que (1) | |
| 17 Nov | Mercedes-Benz Championship Vietnam | Vietnam | 50,000 | Mars Pucay (2) | |
| 22 Dec | Singha E-San Open | Thailand | ฿1,600,000 | Prayad Marksaeng (1) | ATGT |
Order of Merit winners
| Year | Winner | Prize money (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gunn Charoenkul (2) | |
| 2015 | Prayad Marksaeng | |
| 2014 | Gunn Charoenkul | 34,299 |
| 2013 | Kwanchai Tannin | 35,630 |
| 2012 | Nicholas Fung | 31,884 |
| 2011 | Wisut Artjanawat | 24,001 |
| 2010 | Juvic Pagunsan | 25,451 |
| 2009 | Namchok Tantipokhakul | 27,540 |
| 2008 | Angelo Que | 32,210 |
Notes
- The number in brackets after each winner's name is the number of ASEAN PGA Tour events they had won up to and including that tournament. This information is only shown for ASEAN PGA Tour members.
- ATGT − All Thailand Golf Tour; PGM − Professional Golf of Malaysia Tour.
- ADT − Asian Development Tour; ATGT − All Thailand Golf Tour; PGM − Professional Golf of Malaysia Tour.
- ATGT − All Thailand Golf Tour.
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