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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13th December 2025, Bjorn Hellgren from Sweden claimed the Saudi Open presented by PIF after a gripping duel with Jack Thompson at Dirab Golf & Country Club. Meanwhile, Morocco’s Adam Bresnu claimed the shot of the day with a stunning hole-in-one on the 13th tee. Bresnu’s final score of 14-under-par also ensured he won the leading Arab player award.
Having played together in the same group all week, Hellgren edged it over Thompson by a shot after closing with a five-under-par 67 to finish on 23-under.
Thompson, tied with Hellgren at the start of the day, shot a 68 in the season-ending event on the Asian Tour.
The Swede led by one playing the par-five 18th, where Thompson just missed his eagle putt from 30 feet. He made four meaning Hellgren needed to draw on all his experience to hole his birdie putt from six feet, which he duly did – for his maiden victory on the Asian Tour.
Malaysia’s Ervin Chang and Charles Porter from the United States tied for third three behind Thompson. Chang shot a 68 to complete a remarkable week that saw him move from 75th to 41st on the Asian Tour Order of Merit, which sees the top-65 keep their cards for next year. Porter, a graduate from this year’s Qualifying School, closed with a 69.
The other big winner today was Japan’s Kazuki Higa who wrapped up the Asian Tour Order of Merit title. He closed with a 68 to finish seventh, to ensure he ended comfortably ahead of Scott Vincent from Zimbabwe in second place. Vincent tied for 15th following a 68, having needed to win or finish second today in order to topple Higa. The diminutive Japanese star becomes the first player from his country to claim the prestigious Merit title.
Hellgren admitted he was thrilled with the outcome. He said “I'm not going to say I was doubting myself, but I've been leading tournaments before in this past five years, and never got it done before. I couldn't have done it without Graham, my caddie. He kept me calm and present for especially today. So, I'm very proud of myself, my team, and especially my family that keep pushing me.
“Saudi Arabia is growing the game for sure. This place could be the best course I played in Saudi. Grass is amazing, it's just so good. They're showing what they're building.”
A delighted Bresnu, who is still an amateur player, couldn’t hide his emotion at the end of his game. He said “My advice to the next generation is to believe in yourself. If you think you have the potential to turn pro and play against these players, believe it. High-level golf is tough, especially mentally, and sometimes you think you don’t have the talent, but in the end, you do. Just keep working, the grind is the best thing for you.”
Saudi Arabia’s Shergo Al Kurdi, who ended the tournament three-under-par said “Not an amazing day unfortunately. Played good golf but couldn’t capitalise. The same story as in the last 4 days really, couldn’t read the greens, but my game is in a good spot.”
Noah Alireza, CEO of Golf Saudi, said “Congratulations to Bjorn Hellgren on a well-deserved victory, and to Morocco’s Adam Bresnu for his outstanding performance and recognition as the Leading Arab Golfer. Supporting and empowering Arab talent remains a key pillar of Golf Saudi’s long-term vision.
“Through a clear and sustained strategy, Golf Saudi continues to invest in infrastructure, player development, and international partnerships, reinforcing the Kingdom’s ambition to become a global hub for golf and an inspiring destination for the world’s leading players.”
As the driving force behind the Kingdom’s long-term golf vision, Golf Saudi remains firmly committed to transforming the sport both locally and regionally by building a fully integrated ecosystem that nurtures talent, empowers Arab players, and elevates the Kingdom’s presence on the global golfing stage. Guided by its long-term strategy, Golf Saudi is developing a sustainable professional environment through world-class infrastructure, advanced training and education programs, and competitive pathways that enable both amateur and professional players to progress and achieve their full potential. This commitment reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a global hub for golf and a premier destination for the world’s leading players.
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