Asaji Makes History With First Japanese Win at Singapore Open Since 1976

Yosuke Asaji accomplished more than a title win when he sank a six-foot birdie putt during the first playoff hole at the Singapore Open. The 34-year-old golfer rewrote history as he became the first Japanese golfer to earn the prestigious trophy in 49 years, ultimately ending what some called a drought that had lasted since Kesahiko Uchida lifted the trophy in 1976. Asaji’s victory followed a gripping final-round 67 with a playoff against Wang Jeung-Hun from South Korea at the Singapore Is