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England’s David Hague secured a one-shot victory at the Mizuno Championship on the Clutch Pro Tour, held at Al Zorah Golf Club in Ajman, UAE. Hague finished with rounds of 70, 66, and 68, closing the 54-hole stroke play event at 12-under-par to claim his first win of the season.
Hague edged out Ireland’s James Sugrue, who finished second at 11-under following rounds of 68, 70, and 67.
A six-way tie for third saw Tom Sloman, Rhys Nevin, James Ashfield, Killian Ryan, and Josh Hilleard all finish on 10-under, highlighting the strong competition out of the 96 mixed player field.
Top Finishers – Mizuno Championship
1. David Hague – -12 | 70, 66, 68 | Total: 204
2. James Sugrue – -11 | 68, 70, 67 | Total: 205
T3. Tom Sloman – -10 | 70, 70, 66 | Total: 206
T3. Rhys Nevin – -10 | 69, 70, 67 | Total: 206
T3. James Ashfield – -10 | 69, 68, 69 | Total: 206
T3. Killian Ryan – -10 | 68, 70, 68 | Total: 206
T3. Josh Hilleard – -10 | 65, 71, 70 | Total: 206
Local players also made their mark, with Yas Links’ Luke Joy finishing in a tie for 8th at nine-under, while Saudi Arabia’s Shergo Al Kurdi signed for a T26th at five-under.
Ahead of next week’s Tour Championship at Al Ain Equestrian Shooting and Golf Club, the top three players on the Clutch Pro Tour Order of Merit will secure full HotelPlanner Tour cards for 2026.
Currently, the standings are:
Order of Merit – Top 10 (Points Behind Leader)
1. Callum Farr – 15 events | Leader
2. David Langley – 15 events | 609.75 points behind
3. James Sugrue – 18 events | 869.20 points behind
4. Jordan Wrisdale – 17 events | 906.50 points behind
5. Jake McGoldrick – 18 events | 1,000.66 points behind
6. Jack Cope – 17 events | 1,028.90 points behind
7. Ryan Brooks – 17 events | 1,143.61 points behind
8. Josh Hilleard – 13 events | 1,171.20 points behind
9. Jack Yule – 18 events | 1,189.34 points behind
10. Dongwon Kim – 14 events | 1,254.80 points behind
Hague’s victory could be a significant boost as the season nears its climax, with players jockeying for a place in next week’s Tour Championship and the opportunity to secure full status for 2026 on the HotelPlanner Tour.
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