Watch: Te Arai Links | Course Preview

General view of the No. 16 green during the second round of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Positioned alongside a pristine New Zealand coastline, Te Arai Links hosts the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

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Watch: Third Round Highlights

Third Round Highlights

Catch up on all the action from the third round at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links' South Course.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

Third Round Highlights | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: Meet Harry Takis

Harry Takis of Australia plays a tee stroke during the second round of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Harry Takis is back for more. 

The Australian makes his third Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship start this week and his first as the top-ranked player in the field.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

Harry Takis | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: Second Round Replay

Second Round Replay

Replay the Second Round of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

Second Round Replay | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: Second Round Highlights

Second Round Highlights

Catch up on all the action from the second round at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links' South Course.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Instagram:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on X:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Facebook:   / aacgolf  

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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

Second Round Highlights | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: Team New Zealand

Cooper Moore of New Zealand

The nine New Zealanders in the field are making the most of the home opportunity at Te Arai Links.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
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Follow @AAC_Golf on X:   / aac_golf  
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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

Team New Zealand | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: First Round Replay

First Round Replay

Replay the First Round of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
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Follow @AAC_Golf on X:   / aac_golf  
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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

First Round Replay | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: Founding Partners Press Conference

Founding Partners press conference during the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Hear from the Founding Partners at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Instagram:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on X:   / aac_golf  
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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

Founding Partners Press Conference | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: Meet Arkesh Bhatia

Arkesh Bhatia of India plays a tee stroke during the first round of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Arkesh Bhatia is full of perspective as he recovers from injury and returns to the game.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Instagram:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on X:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Facebook:   / aacgolf  

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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

Meet Arkesh Bhatia | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: 2026 First Round Highlights

2026 First Round Highlights

Catch up on all the action from the First Round at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links' South Course.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Instagram:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on X:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Facebook:   / aacgolf  

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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

First Round Highlights | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: AAC Academy

AAC Academy

It all started at the AAC Academy.

Alumni Aaron Evalu and Rajat Rai have developed a great friendship beyond the course. 

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship:

Visit https://AACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and get the latest news.

Follow @AAC_golf on TikTok:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Instagram:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on X:   / aac_golf  
Follow @AAC_Golf on Facebook:   / aacgolf  

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Additional information:

The 17th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held October 29-November 1, 2026 at Te Arai Links’s South Course in Tomarata, New Zealand.

The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship was created in February 2009 as a joint initiative to develop the game by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The R&A. An invitation to play in the Masters Tournament and The Open is given to the winner, while both the runner(s)-up gain a place in Open Final Qualifying.

AAC Academy | 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Featured Video

2026 AAC: A Champions Gallery

Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand holds the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship Trophy Aloft after winning the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Gallery: Best of Final Round

Zack Swanwick of New Zealand and Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand on the No. 6 green

Gallery: Best of Third Round

Jayawardana Dornan of Indonesia plays an approach stroke on the No. 15 hole

Gallery: Player Beach Party

Jeffrey Shen of Hong Kong, China is served food during The Players Beach Party

Gallery: Best of Second Round

Jaden Dumdumaya

Gallery: Best of First Round

Yuki Miya of New Zealand plays his stroke from the No. 1 tee during the first round of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Gallery: Best of Welcome Reception

Local school children perform the Haka on stage at the Player Welcome Reception

Gallery: Wednesday Practice Round

Wei Jun Ng of Singapore

Gallery: Players Arrive to Te Arai

Jaden Dumdumaya reacts on the driving range ahead of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Galleries

Fifa Laopakdee Repeats as Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion in New Zealand

Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand holds the trophy aloft after winning the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand celebrates with his caddie after hitting the winning putts on the No. 18 green

Fifa Laopakdee Wins 2026 AAC

Indebted Lhendup Shows Why Bhutan is the Happiest Country in the World

Dechen Lhendup of Bhutan lines up a putt during a practice round ahead of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

2026 Leaderboard

2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Watch: Final Round Highlights

Final Round Highlights

Saad Habib Malik Shows Pakistan’s New Crop of Golfers Mean Business

Saad Habib Malik of Pakistan plays an approach stroke from the rough during the second round of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship