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Higa Becomes First Japanese Golfer to Win Asian Tour Order of Merit
Kazuki Higa secured the Asian Tour Order of Merit with consistent top finishes, including two wins and a runner-up, earning a British Open exemption.
- On Saturday, Kazuki Higa became the first Japanese golfer to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit after finishing seventh at the season-ending Saudi Open at Dirab Golf and Country Club.
- Higa's ascent gained pace after back-to-back wins at the Shinhan Donghae Open, South Korea, and the Yeangder TPC, Taiwan, plus a tie for second at the International Series Philippines.
- Higa carded a four-under-par 68 in the final round at Dirab Golf and Country Club, near Riyadh, finishing on 16 under, seven behind winner Bjorn Hellgren of Sweden.
- It was enough to see Higa top the Asian Tour standings ahead of Scott Vincent, of Zimbabwe, securing an exemption into the British Open.
- Reflecting on the season, Higa said `I have worked very hard for this. I felt that last year changed things, all the hard work started to pay off and it's amazing to see it all pay off this week`, crediting his September wins for momentum.
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Higa makes history as first Japanese to win Asian Tour Order of Merit
Dec 14 : Kazuki Higa became the first Japanese golfer to win the Asian Tour's Order of Merit on Saturday after finishing seventh at the season-ending Saudi Open.Higa, 30, carded a four-under-par 68 in the final round at Dirab Golf and Country Club, closing on 16-under, seven behind Sweden's Bjorn Hellgren, th
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