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Tabuena Claims International Series Philippines With 24-Under at Sta. Elena

The win moves him to second in the International Series race that grants its champion a 2026 LIV Golf roster place.

Overview

  • Closing with a third straight 65, Miguel Tabuena chipped in for birdie at the 15th and pulled away to win by three strokes at 24 under.
  • Kazuki Higa shot 65 and Yosuke Asaji carded 67 to share second at 21 under, while Sarit Suwannarut and Sampson Zheng tied fourth at 20 under after matching 69s.
  • The 31-year-old earned $360,000 for his first International Series title and fourth career win on the Asian Tour.
  • The $2 million event at his home Sta. Elena Golf Club drew major champions including Charl Schwartzel, Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed, none of whom contended late.
  • With three tournaments remaining, Tabuena’s victory elevates his position to second on the series order of merit.