Dec 14 : Kazuki Higa became the first Japanese golfer to win the Asian Tour's Order of Merit on Saturday after finishing seventh at the season-ending Saudi Open.

Higa, 30, carded a four-under-par 68 in the final round at Dirab Golf and Country Club, closing on 16-under, seven behind Sweden's Bjorn Hellgren, the tournament winner.

His performance secured him the top spot in the Asian Tour standings, ahead of Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent.

"I am so, so happy. This is a great honour. I just love playing golf. That's what it's about. I can't wait to get home to see my family," Higa said.

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