Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert and Australia’s Travis Smyth are set for a crucial showdown at the Philippine Open as they battle for the 2026 Asian Tour Order of Merit crown.
The two leaders will play together in the first two rounds of the $1-million season-ending tournament, which begins Thursday at Manila Southwoods.
Tangkamolprasert leads the rankings with 1,364.02 points, holding a 185.16-point advantage over Smyth, with the winner set to receive a $180,000 bonus.
Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond remains an outside contender, while Filipino bets Angelo Que, Clyde Mondilla, and other local golfers aim to challenge the international field.
The 72-hole championship will test the 132-player field on Manila Southwoods’ revamped Masters course, with accuracy and precision expected to play key roles in determining the winner.
Source: PhilNews24 | November 12, 2026
