The week of October 13–19, 2025, delivered a global showcase of champions across eight professional golf tours, while several top circuits, including the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, remained idle. From Fleetwood’s brilliance in India to Sei Young Kim’s emotional comeback in Korea, the week offered a diverse snapshot of world golf.
DP World Tour (Europe)
At the DP World India Championship in New Delhi, Tommy Fleetwood produced a masterclass of precision and rhythm. Firing a final-round 65, he reached –22, two shots ahead of Japan’s Keita Nakajima. It was his first win of the 2025 season and a vital boost in the Race to Dubai standings.
LPGA TourIn Haenam, South Korea, Sei Young Kim ended a five-year drought with victory at the BMW Ladies Championship. Her dominant –24 total, four clear of Nasa Hataoka, marked her 13th career LPGA title and the LPGA’s record-breaking 27th different winner of the season. Her wire-to-wire control at Pine Beach Golf Links signaled a long-awaited return to form.
PGA Tour ChampionsAt the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond, Virginia, Justin Leonard secured his second win of the year. A closing eagle on the 72nd hole lifted him to victory, reinforcing his late-career resurgence on the senior circuit.
Challenge Tour (Europe’s 2nd Tier)Spain’s Sebastián García Rodríguez triumphed at the Hangzhou Open in China, sealing the title in a playoff. His victory strengthened his bid for DP World Tour status ahead of the Grand Final.
Asian TourGermany’s Dominic Foos captured the SJM Macao Open at Macau G&CC with a score of –17, earning US $180,000 from a US $1 million purse. Foos became the first German to win on the Asian Tour since 1996, marking a breakthrough moment in his career.
Japan Golf Tour (JGA/JGTO)At the storied Japan Open Golf Championship in Tochigi, Naoyuki Kataoka claimed victory at –3, edging Satoshi Hara in a playoff. Ryo Ishikawa finished one shot behind. The national championship carried a hefty ¥210 million purse and cemented Kataoka’s position among Japan’s elite.
PGA Tour of AustralasiaSouth Africa’s Oliver Bekker conquered the Nexus Advisernet Bowra & O’Dea WA Open in Perth, producing a composed closing round to clinch his first Australasian title and continue his strong international season.
Sunshine Tour (South Africa)At the Fortress Invitational, Warwick Purchase held off a charging field to secure his maiden Sunshine Tour victory, underlining the depth of emerging South African talent.
Amateur & Collegiate GolfAt the St Andrews Links Collegiate in Scotland, California (Cal) captured men’s stroke-play honors, while Princeton prevailed in the team match-play segment, wrapping up an exciting week on the iconic Old Course.
Tour Notes & OutlookNo events concluded on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf League, or Legends Tour during this period. The next official event was the Bank of Utah Championship, slated to begin the following week. The OWGR standings saw subtle shifts, with Fleetwood’s and Kim’s wins strengthening their global positions.
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