Paju, Korea - The 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship brings 120 elite players from 39 countries to New Zealand’s spectacular Te Arai Links this week, battling for a coveted Masters Tournament invitation.
Set for October 29 through November 1, the premier event features 67 returning competitors, including defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand and Australia’s 21st-ranked Harry Takis, navigating the firm South Course.
Organizers have consistently used this joint initiative to develop the game regionally, cultivating a proven springboard that previously launched major champions like Hideki Matsuyama and Cameron Smith to global stardom.
Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw in 2022, the par-71 coastal layout boasts 16 ocean-view holes, marking the championship’s highly anticipated return to New Zealand after a nine-year absence.
A massive international audience will watch the live broadcast across major networks, waiting to see who claims the gold medal alongside exemptions into The 155th Open and The Amateur Championship.