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USA Today
02-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former No. 1 amateur wins Argentina Open to punch ticket to 2025 Open Championship
Former No. 1 amateur wins Argentina Open to punch ticket to 2025 Open Championship Justin Suh picked a good time to get his first win since 2022. The 27-year-old won the Korn Ferry Tour's 118 Visa Argentina Open on Sunday, running away from the field for a five-shot win at Jockey Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He did so in record fashion, breaking the 72-hole tournament scoring record with a 23-under 257 (the previous: record was 263, which Mason Andersen and Kris Ventura did last year), and the score tied for the sixth lowest 72-hole score in KFT history. Part of his week included a 60 in the third round. More importantly, Suh earned a spot in the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush with the win. "It feels great. From the start of the week we kind of knew it was going to be a hectic week," Suh said. "To stay patient through it all and come out with the score that I did, I'm extremely grateful that we got it in all four days. Just can't be happy enough to get the win, especially with The Open exemption on the line, there's a lot there riding on it. Overall just couldn't be happier." The third round finished Sunday morning because of storms, then Suh ran away for his second KFT title Sunday afternoon. His last win came at the KFT Championship in 2022. Now, the former No. 1 amateur will make his fifth start in a major come July. It'll be his first start at the Open. "A couple years ago when I was playing well on the PGA Tour, that was one of the majors I missed, so to get there through this exemption is really, really cool." Last year, Suh lost his PGA Tour card after making only 12 cuts in 29 starts. His win Sunday vaulted him to second in the KFT standings, a big boost to earning his way back to the PGA Tour next year. "I struggled with my game all last year, kind of went through a slump," Suh said. "Just kind of being on the other side of it now and to have worked on the things I've worked on with my coach and my team, just couldn't be more grateful to be in the position I'm in. Just to see the progress over the last four to five months has been really exciting."
NBC Sports
25-02-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Former PGA Tour rookie of the year, who has just one start in last 20 months, set for return
Aaron Wise is set to return to professional golf this week. The 28-year-old Wise, who hasn't played since last year's Puerto Rico Open almost a year ago, is in the field for the Korn Ferry Tour's 118 Visa Argentina Open, which begins Thursday at the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires. Wise, the 2018 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, finished 13th in the FedExCup in 2022, but that next spring he withdrew from the Masters, citing mental-health struggles. 'Regretfully I am withdrawing from the Masters today,' Wise wrote on an Instagram story. 'Golf is just as much a mental game as it is one of physical skill, and the mental piece of it has been a struggle for me recently. I don't take the significance of playing at Augusta lightly, but I know that I need to take some time away to focus on my mental health so I can get back to competing at a level I am proud of. This hurts but it's needed. See you all soon.' Wise returned later that season at the Byron Nelson, which he won in 2018 for his first PGA Tour title, and tied for 50th. But after three missed cuts, at the PGA, RBC Canadian Open and U.S. Open, he shut it down for the rest of the season. Last year's Puerto Rico Open was Wise's lone start last year, and he shot 76-70 to miss the cut. He still has 26 starts remaining on his PGA Tour major medical extension.
Khaleej Times
25-02-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
What's On This Week: Rayhan Thomas overcomes visa hurdle to tee off in Argentina
As the 2025 golf season rolls on, UAE fans have reason to celebrate: Dubai-born Rayhan Thomas (India) is back in action on the Korn Ferry Tour after a brief hiatus. Currently ranked 26th in the Korn Ferry standings, Thomas remains in the hunt for a coveted PGA Tour card, which will be awarded to the top 20 players at season's end. However, his road to this week's 118 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro in Buenos Aires wasn't without obstacles. Visa delays meant Thomas arrived in Argentina only on Tuesday, cutting into his crucial practice time. Despite this setback, he remains unfazed, carrying his signature quiet confidence—never boastful, yet always self-assured. Wishing him the best as he tees off this week! Elsewhere in the Golfing World... While the PGA Tour enjoys a relatively low-profile week at the $9.2 million Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, the field still features some interesting names. Dubai-based Thorbjørn Olesen (Denmark) makes a rare U.S. appearance, while 2025 Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald keeps a watchful eye on potential European team members. On the DP World Tour, the Investec South African Championship in Durban provides a golden opportunity for emerging talents. Among those in the field are UAE-based Adrian Otaegui, The Els Club's Aaron Cockerill (Canada), Dubai resident Richard Mansell (England), and Dubai Golden Visa recipients Nicolas Colsaerts and Rafa Cabrera Bello. Meanwhile, the Asian Tour hosts the 104th New Zealand Open and the LPGA heads to Singapore for the HSBC Women's World Championship. This Week's Global Golf Calendar PGA TOUR Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2025 Venue: PGA National Resort (Champion Course) Purse: $9.2 million DP WORLD TOUR Investec South African Championship Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2025 Venue: Durban CC, South Africa Purse: $1.5 million ASIAN TOUR 104th New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2025 Venue: Millbrook Resort, New Zealand Purse: NZ$2 million KORN FERRY TOUR 118 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2025 Venue: Jockey Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina Purse: $1 million LPGA HSBC Women's World Championship Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2025 Venue: Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore Purse: $2.4 million Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds!
