JOHOR, (SOROT1.ID) — The competition is intensifying at the 31st edition of the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) World Final 2026, as golfers from 48 countries complete Round 4 with the title race building towards an exciting finale tomorrow.
With favourable weather conditions throughout the tournament, golfers have enjoyed excellent playing conditions across Desaru Coast’s championship courses. Spirits remain high, with players demonstrating skill, determination and sportsmanship while embracing the camaraderie and international friendships that make WAGC a truly global golfing experience.
Malaysia Holds Firm in Top Three
Defending champion China continued to lead the team standings following the completion of the fourth round of the WAGC World Final 2026, recording a cumulative team score of 1,097 strokes. Host nation Malaysia delivered a commendable performance to secure third place overall with 1,123 strokes, finishing just five strokes behind second-placed Thailand, which posted a total of 1,118 strokes. Malaysia recorded daily team scores of 270, 285, 292 and 276 strokes respectively over the four rounds.
Austria Leads the World Amateur Golf Invitational Standings
At the World Amateur Golf Invitational (WAGI) World Final 2026, Austria Team Pair leads the standings with a combined score of 549 nett, following a strong performance across all four divisions. The Philippines continues to mount a strong challenge, with Summit Pt PH in second place at 559 nett, followed by LeadsAgri
PH in third at 571 nett.
Malaysia Leads Mixed Pairs with a Special Father-Daughter Partnership
In the WAGC World Final 2026 Mixed Pairs category, Malaysia’s DNAGS team, featuring a father-and-daughter duo, Fazel Naghshineh and Tara Naghshineh, leads after Round 4 with an impressive 586 nett. South Africa sits in second place at 617 nett, while Spain Ideaterrazas 5 follows in third at 630 nett.
The Malaysian pair’s performance adds a special family dimension to the championship, reflecting how golf brings generations together through a shared passion for the game.
One Final Round to Decide the Champions
The tournament now enters its decisive final round on 30 October, when competitors will battle for the championship titles and final standings. The winners will be announced at the WAGC World Final 2026 Gala Dinner & Awards Presentation, taking place tomorrow evening at the Desaru Coast Conference
Centre.
The 31st edition of WAGC World Final 2026 is held from 23 to 30 October at Desaru Coast, Johor, the host destination, bringing together 620 golfers from 48 countries. The championship is played across five courses: the Ocean and Valley courses at The Els Club Desaru Coast, the Classic and Legacy courses at Forest City Golf
Resort, and Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort.
Organised by the Johor Golf Tourism Association (JGTA) in collaboration with Delta World, the championship is supported by Tourism Malaysia and Tourism Johor, with Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast serving as the official hotel.
Beyond the competition, WAGC showcases Johor’s world-class golf facilities, hospitality and tourism experiences to an international audience, supporting the objectives of Visit Johor 2026.
With one round remaining, the stage is set for a thrilling finish in Desaru Coast. Tomorrow, the scores will settle, the champions will emerge, and the celebrations will begin. (***/Ril)
