Singapore: Golf Saudi and the Asian Tour have agreed to postpone the PIF Saudi International, originally scheduled to take place at Riyadh Golf Club from November 18-21. 

The decision to postpone the event was taken following an assessment of the organisational and logistical challenges associated with hosting the tournament and ensuring the event is delivered to a standard befitting its international stature, which meets the expectations of players and fans.

Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO, Asian Tour, said: “We would like to thank Golf Saudi for its continued support and valued partnership. The PIF Saudi International is one of the most important events on the Asian Tour calendar and we look forward to seeing our players compete in Riyadh in the future.”

With the postponement of the PIF Saudi International, the Philippine Open presented by Philippine Sports Commission will now be the 2026 season finale for the Asian Tour. 

The tournament at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club (Masters Course) from November 12-15 will, therefore, determine the 2026 Order of Merit champion and final standings. 

Cho added: “The Philippine Open will now have added excitement as our season-ending tournament, deciding the standings of our Order of Merit, the pinnacle achievement on the Asian Tour.

“We’re excited to crown our 2026 champion in Manila, the region’s oldest national Open which returns this year with record prize money of US$1 million.

“The Asian Tour Order of Merit rewards outstanding play and consistency throughout the season, offering players multiple pathways to compete at the highest levels the following season on the Asian Tour and around the world.

“The Asian Tour is looking forward to working with our partners and stakeholders in the Philippines to make sure that the region’s oldest national Open is bigger and better than ever before as our closing tournament of the year.”