1968 Asia Golf Circuit
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The 1968 Asia Golf Circuit was the seventh season of the Asia Golf Circuit (formerly the Far East Circuit), the main professional golf tour in Asia since it was established in 1961.
Changes for 1968
It was the first season of the circuit under the new name of Asia Golf Circuit, which was changed in anticipation of South Korea and India joining the circuit.
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 1968 season.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Philippine Open | Philippines | 15,000 | Taiwan Hsu Chi-san (1) | |
| 3 Mar | Singapore Open | Singapore | 12,500 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo (5) | |
| 10 Mar | Malaysian Open | Malaysia | 16,000 | Japan Kenji Hosoishi (1) | |
| 17 Mar | Thailand Open | Thailand | 10,000 | Australia Randall Vines (1) | |
| 24 Mar | Hong Kong Open | Hong Kong | 15,000 | Australia Randall Vines (2) | |
| 31 Mar | Taiwan Open | Hong Kong | 10,000 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo (6) | |
| 7 Apr | Yomiuri International | Japan | 15,000 | Taiwan Chen Ching-Po (1) |
Unofficial events
The following events were sanctioned by the Asia Golf Circuit, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse ($) | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Indian Open | India | Japan Kenji Hosoishi | ||
| 21 Apr | Kenya Open | Kenya | England Maurice Bembridge |
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit was based on tournament results during the season, calculated using a points-based system.
| Position | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo | 102 |
| 2 | Australia Randall Vines | 98 |
| 3 | Japan Kenji Hosoishi | 84 |
| 4 | South Korea Han Sang-chang | 76 |