{"id":2306,"date":"2025-10-27T03:21:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/?p=2306"},"modified":"2025-10-27T03:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:21:40","slug":"miguel-tabuena-wins-international-series-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/miguel-tabuena-wins-international-series-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Miguel Tabuena Wins International Series Philippines | BingoPlus Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Local favorite <strong>Miguel Tabuena<\/strong> delivered a commanding performance to win the <strong>US$2 million International Series Philippines presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/\">BingoPlus<\/a><\/strong>, clinching a three-shot victory at Sta. Elena Golf Club. Firing a flawless seven-under-par 65 in the final round, Tabuena finished with a 24-under total, ahead of Japan\u2019s <strong>Kazuki Higa<\/strong> and <strong>Yosuke Asaji<\/strong>, who tied for second at 21-under.<\/p>\n<p>This emotional win, achieved just a week after withdrawing from the SJM Macao Open due to neck spasms, marked <strong>Tabuena\u2019s fourth Asian Tour title<\/strong>\u2014making him the most successful Filipino golfer in Tour history. He also surpassed <strong>US$3 million in career earnings<\/strong> with his first International Series triumph.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2310\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/miguel-tabuena-liv-golf-international-series-philippines-championship-trophy.webp\" alt=\"Miguel Tabuena holding the LIV Golf International Series Philippines championship trophy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/miguel-tabuena-liv-golf-international-series-philippines-championship-trophy.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/miguel-tabuena-liv-golf-international-series-philippines-championship-trophy-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/miguel-tabuena-liv-golf-international-series-philippines-championship-trophy-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/miguel-tabuena-wins-international-series-philippines\/#Record-Breaking_Victory_for_the_Filipino_Star\" >Record-Breaking Victory for the Filipino Star<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/miguel-tabuena-wins-international-series-philippines\/#Strong_Finishes_from_Asian_Tour_Contenders\" >Strong Finishes from Asian Tour Contenders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/miguel-tabuena-wins-international-series-philippines\/#International_Field_and_LIV_Stars_Shine\" >International Field and LIV Stars Shine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/miguel-tabuena-wins-international-series-philippines\/#Looking_Ahead_to_Hong_Kong\" >Looking Ahead to Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Record-Breaking_Victory_for_the_Filipino_Star\"><\/span>Record-Breaking Victory for the Filipino Star<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 31-year-old homegrown hero thrilled the packed galleries at Sta. Elena with a stunning round that featured an eagle on the par-five 8th hole and four birdies on the back nine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s truly special. This is the biggest golf event the Philippines has ever hosted. To win it as a Filipino, in front of my people, is an incredible honour,\u201d said Tabuena, who fell to his knees in tears after holing his winning putt on the 18th green.<\/p>\n<p>Despite not being at full fitness, Tabuena credited his family, friends, and home fans for inspiring his victory. \u201cI wasn\u2019t 100 percent this week, but somehow we got it done. The crowd\u2019s support meant everything. My mom turns 60 this December, and having her there made it even more special,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2308\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kazuki-higa-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines.webp\" alt=\"Kazuki Higa showcasing a spectacular hitting moment during the International Series Philippines\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kazuki-higa-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kazuki-higa-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kazuki-higa-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Finishes_from_Asian_Tour_Contenders\"><\/span>Strong Finishes from Asian Tour Contenders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Japan\u2019s <strong>Kazuki Higa<\/strong>, who already won back-to-back titles in Korea and Chinese Taipei, surged up the leaderboard with four consecutive birdies to close his round, reclaiming the <strong>Asian Tour Order of Merit<\/strong> lead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just wanted to stay aggressive and finish strong,\u201d said Higa. \u201cThere are still many big tournaments ahead, so I\u2019ll keep trusting the process and aim for another win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Compatriot <strong>Yosuke Asaji<\/strong> also found his rhythm again after a tough run on the Japan Golf Tour, shooting five-under with a remarkable holed bunker shot on the 17th hole. His strong finish secured him a spot in next week\u2019s <strong>US$2 million Link Hong Kong Open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2309\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/yosuke-asaji-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines.webp\" alt=\"Yosuke Asaji showcasing a spectacular hitting moment during the International Series Philippines\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/yosuke-asaji-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/yosuke-asaji-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/yosuke-asaji-spectacular-hitting-moments-international-series-philippines-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Field_and_LIV_Stars_Shine\"><\/span>International Field and LIV Stars Shine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thailand\u2019s <strong>Sarit Suwannarut<\/strong> and China\u2019s <strong>Sampson Zheng<\/strong>, who shared the overnight lead with Tabuena, both carded 69s to tie for fourth at 20-under. Australian <strong>Marc Leishman<\/strong> led the LIV Golf contingent, finishing sixth at 19-under.<\/p>\n<p>Rising American <strong>Caleb Surratt<\/strong> (67) and India\u2019s <strong>Gaganjeet Bhullar<\/strong> (69) tied for seventh at 16-under, while star attraction <strong>Dustin Johnson<\/strong> wrapped up his week at 13-under, tied for 15th after a final-round 67.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead_to_Hong_Kong\"><\/span>Looking Ahead to Hong Kong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-hosts-liv-golf-isp\/\"><strong>International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus<\/strong><\/a> was the sixth of nine elevated events on the <strong>2025 Asian Tour schedule<\/strong>. Next stop: the <strong>Link Hong Kong Open<\/strong>, where another world-class field will battle for US$2 million and valuable Order of Merit points.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local favorite Miguel Tabuena delivered a commanding performance to win the US$2 million International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, clinching a three-shot victory at Sta. Elena Golf Club. Firing a flawless seven-under-par 65 in the final round, Tabuena finished with a 24-under total, ahead of Japan\u2019s Kazuki Higa and Yosuke Asaji, who tied for second [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2307,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[16,59],"class_list":["post-2306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-bingoplus","tag-golf"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2306"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2311,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2306\/revisions\/2311"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2306"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}