1970 Asia Golf Circuit
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The 1970 Asia Golf Circuit was the ninth season of the Asia Golf Circuit (formerly the Far East Circuit), the main professional golf tour in Asia since it was established in 1961.
Schedule
The following table lists official events during the 1970 season.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Philippine Open | Philippines | 21,500 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo (8) | |
| 1 Mar | Singapore Open | Singapore | 20,000 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo (9) | |
| 8 Mar | Malaysian Open | Malaysia | 25,000 | Philippines Ben Arda (3) | |
| 15 Mar | Indian Open | India | 20,000 | Taiwan Chen Chien-Chung (1) | Upgraded to official event |
| 22 Mar | Thailand Open | Thailand | 15,000 | Australia David Graham (1) | |
| 29 Mar | Hong Kong Open | Hong Kong | 16,500 | Japan Isao Katsumata (1) | |
| 5 Apr | Taiwan Open | Taiwan | 12,000 | Taiwan Chang Chung-fa (1) | |
| 12 Apr | Korea Open | South Korea | 12,000 | South Korea Han Chang-sang (1) | New to Asia Golf Circuit |
| 19 Apr | Yomiuri International | Japan | 21,500 | Australia David Graham (2) |
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 | Philippines Ben Arda | 120 |
| 2 | Australia David Graham | 104 |
| 3 | Taiwan Hsieh Min-Nan | 100 |
| 4 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo | 99 |