The 2025 Asian Development Tour (ADT) reached a breathtaking conclusion in Saudi Arabia today, with Singapore’s James Leow staging a stunning comeback win at the Aramco Invitational Tournament for his maiden ADT title, and 10 players earning career-changing promotions to the Asian Tour.

Trailing overnight leader Angus Flanagan of England by five strokes at the start of the final round at Rolling Hills Golf Club, Leow birdied his last three holes en route to a scintillating nine-under-par 63, matching the course record. His 72-hole total of 23-under-par 265 (66-68-68-63) earned him the breakthrough victory by two shots over Flanagan (66-66-65-70).

Leow picked up a handsome cheque for US$43,750 which propelled him from 46th position to fourth place on the final ADT Order of Merit with US$52,629.69 in season earnings, securing one of the 2026 Asian Tour cards reserved for the top-10 merit finishers.

“I’m over the moon for my first win! It’s been a long three years since I turned professional, and I had a lot of struggles trying to close out tournaments. I’ve been in contention so many times, so to finally do it and close it out is the greatest feeling ever,” said Leow, who turns 29 this December 22.

Leow marked nine birdies, two bogeys and an eagle at the par-five 12th hole on his final round scorecard. Having been in the final group last year when he fell back with a closing 77, Leow adopted a different mental approach this time around.

“I put too much pressure on myself and that took a toll on me. This year I came in with a different mindset after working with my coach, Jonathan Wallett. I just needed to put some trust in my own game and my own values when I’m playing. Fortunately, everything kind of worked out,” shared Leow.

Once the job was done, Leow called his father to share the good news, his eyes tearing up as they spoke. “Words can’t really describe how emotional I am to get my Asian Tour card. I have no expectations for next year, but you’ll definitely see me have fun out there. I like to win, and I want to be a winner on a major tour – that’s one goal I’ve set for myself.”

Leow turned professional in late 2022 following a decorated collegiate golf career with Arizona State University. He enjoyed much success as an amateur, including winning an individual gold medal at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

As one of the top-five players on the final ADT Order of Merit, Leow also earns a potentially lucrative start at the Asian Tour’s US$1 million season finale, the Saudi Open presented by PIF which takes place December 10-13 at Dirab Golf & Country Club.

Starting the final round with a two-stroke advantage, Flanagan began well with two consecutive birdies but was unable to maintain the momentum, settling for runner-up honours and a US$28,750 payday. Competing on a tournament invitation in his first-ever ADT start, the 26-year-old journeyman was not eligible for the Order of Merit promotions to the Asian Tour and will head to Thailand for Q-School First Stage this coming week.

First round co-leader Carl Jano Corpus of the Philippines was third on 20-under-par 268 (63-70-69-66), pocketing US$17,500. Winner of the Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech – Al Maaden Golf Resorts in June, Corpus moved up from third to second place on the ADT Order of Merit with US$70,259.77.

Joining Corpus as one of the ten Asian Tour card recipients is his cousin, Aidric Chan, who was sixth on the final Order of Merit following a T45 finish at Rolling Hills.

Thailand’s Tawit Polthai, who finished T13 at Rolling Hills, topped the Order of Merit with US$75,314.61.

Finlay Mason of England finished tied for fourth on 18-under-par 270 (64-69-67-70), alongside Moroccan stalwart Ayoub Lguirati (70-64-66-70) and 36-hole co-leader Khavish Varadan of Malaysia (65-67-67-71). Winning US$11,416.67, Mason climbed three rungs on the Order of Merit into ninth place with US$35,807.29, earning a coveted Asian Tour card.

2025 ADT Final Order of Merit (Top 10 players who earn Asian Tour cards for 2026)

1 Tawit Polthai (THA) US$75,314.61
2 Carl Jano Corpus (PHI) US$70,259.77
3 Matt Killen (ENG) US$61,588.17
4 James Leow (SIN) US$52,629.69
5 Karandeep Kochhar (IND) US$43,507.63
6 Aidric Chan (PHI) US$39,789.67
7 Niklas Regner (AUT) US$36,416.15
8 Sam Broadhurst (ENG) US$36,343.98
9 Finlay Mason (ENG) US$35,807.29
10 Nopparat Panichphol (THA) US$34,761.62

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