1978 Asia Golf Circuit
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The 1978 Asia Golf Circuit was the 17th 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 1978 season.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner | Other tours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Philippine Open | Philippines | 100,000 | Taiwan Lu Liang-Huan (7) | ||
| 26 Feb | Hong Kong Open | Hong Kong | 50,000 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo (12) | ||
| 5 Mar | Thailand Open | Thailand | 30,000 | Taiwan Hsu Sheng-san (4) | ||
| 12 Mar | Indian Open | India | 30,000 | United States Bill Brask (1) | ||
| 19 Mar | Malaysian Open | Malaysia | 52,000 | Australia Brian Jones (3) | ||
| 26 Mar | Singapore Open | Singapore | 40,000 | Australia Terry Gale (1) | ||
| 2 Apr | Indonesia Open | Indonesia | 40,000 | Taiwan Kuo Chie-Hsiung (6) | ||
| 9 Apr | Taiwan Open | Taiwan | 35,000 | Taiwan Hsieh Yung-yo (13) | ||
| 16 Apr | Korea Open | South Korea | 30,000 | South Korea Kim Seung-hack (3) | ||
| 23 Apr | Dunlop International Open | Japan | 70,000 | Taiwan Kuo Chie-Hsiung (7) | JPN |
Unofficial events
The following events were sanctioned by the Asia Golf Circuit, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse ($) | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Philippine Masters | Philippines | 50,000 | Taiwan Hsu Chi-san | Limited-field event |
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 Hsu Sheng-san | 138 |
| 2 | Taiwan Kuo Chie-Hsiung | 133 |
| 3 | Australia Stewart Ginn | 85 |
| 4 | Taiwan Ho Ming-chung | 85 |
| 5 | Myanmar Mya Aye | 80 |