2005 - Men Asia
The winners in the category "2005 - Men Asia" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Asia
Bangkok Airways
Played as the Bangkok Airways Open (Oct 13-16; Asian Tr event; first played in 2004 as a Thai circuit event). Lu (Taiw) beat Thammanoon Sriroj (Thai) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].
Asia
BMW
Played as the BMW Asian Open (Apr 28-May 1; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Simon Wakefield (Eng) finished 13 shots behind Els (RSA), whose second round 62 set-up his runaway victory. [Tomson GC, Pudong, Shanghai, China].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Brunei Open (June 23-26; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jarrod Lyle (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Pilkadaris (Aus). [Empire Hotel & CC, Jerudong, Brunei].
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Masters Vietnam presented by Thai Airways Intl (Nov 17-20; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chris Rodgers (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Chi Linh Star G&CC, Hai Duong, nr Hanoi, Vietnam].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (Nov 24-27; Asian/European Tours event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season). Paul Casey (Eng) beat fellow countryman Oliver Wilson (Eng) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. Casey shoot a course record 65 (-7) in his final round. [Shenzhen GC, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China].
Asia
Crowne Plaza
Played as the Crowne Plaza Open (Sept 29-Oct 2; Asian Tr event). Marksaeng (Thai) beat Marcus Both (Aus) at the first playoff hole. [Grand Epoch City GC, Xianghe, Beijing, China].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Double A International Open (Nov 3-6; Asian Tr event). Chinnarat Phadungsil (Thai, amateur) beat Shiv Kapur (Ind) at the second playoff hole. At 17 yrs and 5 days, Phadungsil became the youngest ever winner on the Asian Tour. [St Andrews 2000 GC, Banchang, Rayong, Thailand].
Asia
UBS
Played as the UBS Hong Kong Open (Dec 1-4; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season). Second-placed James Kingston (RSA), Edward Loar (USA), Kyoung-Ju "KJ" Choi (S Kor), Thammanoon Sriroj (Thai) and Keng-chi Lin (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Montgomerie (Scot). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
HSBC
Played as the inaugural HSBC Champions (Nov 10-13; Eurpn/Asian Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season-opener). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 3 shots behind Howell (Eng), who enjoyed his biggest career victory to date. [Sheshan Intl GC, Shanghai, China].
Asia
Hero Honda
Played as the Hero Honda Indian Open (Oct 27-30; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Gaurav Ghei (India) finished 2 shots behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Enjoy Jakarta/Std Chartered
Played as the Enjoy Jakarta Standard Chartered Indonesia Open (March 24-27; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; last played in 1998). Second-placed Raphaël Jacquelin (Fra) finished 5 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Wiratchant (Thai). A final round 60 moved Colin Montgomerie into joint third place. [Cengkareng GC, Jakarta Intl Airport, Indonesia].
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (April 21-24; Asian/Eurpn/Aus Trs event). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Scott (Aus). [Pine Valley GC, Beijing, China].
Asia
Hana Bank
Played as the Hana Bank Korea Open (Sept 19-Oct 2; Korean Tr event). Choi (S Kor) beat Won-kyung Hur (S Kor; amateur) in a playoff. [Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, S Korea].
Asia
Dongbu Ins.
Played as the Dongbu Insurance Promy KPGA Championship (Nov 3-6; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Joon Chung (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind Dae-sub Kim (S Kor). [Northeast course, BA Vista CC, Daedeoksan Mountain, nr Seoul, S Korea; at the time known as Baekahmvista CC].
Asia
x
Played as the Macau Open (May 12-15; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jarrod Lyle (Aus) and Marcus Both (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Wang (Taiw), who claimed his first win in six years. [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
KT&G
Played as the KT&G Maekyung Open (May 26-29; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Choi (S Kor), who at 50 years and 145 days became the oldest winner on the Asian Tour. [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Malaysian Open (Feb 17-20; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Jaidee (Thai). [Palm course, Saujana G&CC, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
x
Played as the Myanmar Open (Feb 24-27; Asian Tr event; next played in 2010). Second-placed Rick Gibson (Can) finished 2 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Strange (Aus). [Yangon GC, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Open (May 19-22; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Gerald Rosales (Phil) finished 4 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Le Vesconte (Aus). [Mt Malarayat G&CC, Lipa, Batangas, Philippines].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Oct 13-16; Korean Tr event). Kim (S Kor) beat Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Lakeside CC, nr Yongin, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Caltex/Carlsberg
Played as the Caltex Masters presented by Carlsberg (Jan 27-30; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) and Maarten Lafeber (Neth) finished 5 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Dougherty (Eng). [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
x
Played as the Singapore Open (Sept 8-11; Asian Tr event; not played since 2001). Second-placed Lee Westwood (Eng) finished 7 shots behind Scott (Aus), who recorded his third tournament win of the year. [Serapong course, Sentosa GC, Singapore].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the SK Telecom Open (May 5-8; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) and Andrew Buckle (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor). [Ildong Lakes GC, Kyonggi-do, S Korea].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Sept 22-25; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Wen-tang Lin (Taiw) finished 2 shots behind Lu (Taiw). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the Taiwan Open (Sept 15-18; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chapchai Nirat (Thai) finished 1 shot behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Chang Gung GC, Guishan District, nr Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
TCL Corp.
Played as the TCL Classic (March 17-20; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; last played in 2002). Casey (Eng) beat Paul McGinley (Ire) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his first Asian Tour win. [Yalong Bay GC, Sanya, Hainan Island, China].
Asia
Thai Airways
Played as the Thai Airways International Thailand Open (March 3-6; Asian Tr event). First-time Asian Tour winner Lee (NZ) beat Scott Barr (Aus) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Canyon course, Blue Canyon CC, Phuket, Thailand].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 8-11; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed and defending champion Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 2 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Kapur (India). [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
VW
Played as the Volkswagen Masters China (Sept 1-4; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) finished 6 shots behind Goosen (RSA), who recorded his first win in Asia. [Jinghua GC, Beijing, China].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
You can subscribe to the Where2Golf channel on YT if you like to see more video content. You'll find a "Subscribe" button on any of our YouTube videos. Or if you want a quick and direct access subscribe here. Once done, any new published videos will show up in your Subscriptions feed.
