Australian golfer Wade Ormsby won the Jakarta International Championship by defeating Scott Vincent from Zimbabwe on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off, marking one of the tightest conclusions in the Asian Tour this season. Ormsby secured victory with a par on the 18th hole in the playoff, while Vincent’s second shot landed in the water.
Throughout the tournament, Ormsby followed Vincent closely, as the leaderboard was highly competitive with many players in contention. Ormsby forced the extra hole by making a clutch eight-foot par putt on the 18th during regulation after Vincent slipped with a bogey on the 16th and missed a birdie putt on the 17th. Both finished with rounds of 69, tying at 12 under par.
Others who narrowly missed the play-off included Vincent’s brother Kieran, Korea’s Doyeob Mun, and several Thai players, all finishing just one shot behind.
This victory marks Ormsby’s fifth win on the Asian Tour and his second in The International Series, his last title being in Thailand in 2023. The win was particularly satisfying for him after a penalty shot was assessed against him the previous day for accidentally moving his ball, and after a challenging season with his best recent finish being joint 21st.
Ormsby described the day as a grind, noting he didn’t play his best but stayed consistent, especially on the back nine. He expressed sympathy for Vincent, acknowledging some missed opportunities at the end. He also spoke about overcoming the setback of the penalty shot, using it as motivation to focus and secure the win.
He credited his recent improvement to hard work with his coach and dedicated the victory to his late father.
With this win, Ormsby advanced to fifth on the Asian Tour Order of Merit and third in The International Series Rankings. Vincent, despite the loss, moved to the top of The International Series Rankings and reclaimed the lead on the Merit list, surpassing Japan’s Kazuki Higa.
Vincent was aiming to be the first to win consecutive International Series events after his July victory in Morocco and has now finished second in his last two Asian Tour events. He remains optimistic about his performance despite the close loss.
The Asian Tour will now take a break before the SJM Macao Open and a series of eight consecutive events to end the season.Australian Wade Ormsby won the Jakarta International Championship by defeating Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff after both finished tied at 12-under-par. Ormsby secured victory with a par on the 18th hole in the playoff, while Vincent’s second shot found water.
During the event, Ormsby trailed Vincent but stayed close throughout as several players were in contention on a competitive leaderboard. A key par save by Ormsby on the 18th in regulation forced the playoff after Vincent faltered with a bogey on 16 and a missed birdie putt on 17. Other notable players who just missed the playoff included Vincent’s brother Kieran, Doyeob Mun from Korea, and several Thai golfers.
This was Ormsby’s fifth Asian Tour win and his second in The International Series, his last coming in Thailand in 2023. The win was especially meaningful given a penalty shot Ormsby received the day before and his challenging recent form. He credited his win to perseverance, steady play, and support from his coach and family, dedicating the victory to his late father.
Ormsby’s victory moved him to fifth in the Asian Tour Order of Merit and third in The International Series Rankings. Vincent, meanwhile, moved atop The International Series Rankings and reclaimed the Merit lead. Vincent had been aiming to become the first player to win back-to-back International Series events but had to settle for second place for a second consecutive Asian Tour event.
The Asian Tour now takes a break before the upcoming SJM Macao Open and the final eight events of the season.