Ben Campbell secured a maiden Asian Tour title, while Andy Ogletree, who has been dropped from the LIV Golf circuit, and now eligible to play all LIV Golf tournaments in 2024 following success on the Asian Tour.
At Glance
– Ben Campbell secured a maiden Asian Tour title
– Andy Ogletree booked his spot on the 2024 LIV Golf League
– Ogletree found his place on the Asian Tour and is top of the International Series Order of Merit
– Ogletree is in discussions with various teams ahead of his full-time return next year
The Hong Kong Open concluded with Ben Campbell securing his first Asian Tour title after a tense final day that also saw a bizarre rules incident unfold. The New Zealander emerged victorious, but there was also cause for celebration for American golfer Andy Ogletree, who secured his spot on the 2024 LIV Golf League. After an infamous appearance in the first LIV Golf tournament in 2022 where he finished last, Ogletree was dropped from the circuit for that year, leaving him without a place to play. However, the 25-year-old found success on the Asian Tour and now sits at the top of the International Series Order of Merit, granting him full playing rights on the LIV Golf circuit for 2024.
Ogletree expressed his excitement and gratitude for his achievements, stating, “It’s awesome! I am so excited to win the Order of Merit. It’s been a lot of hard work this year and a lot of great golf has gone into this. I just want to thank everyone that’s gotten me to this point, the Asian Tour for all that they’ve done, and my team back home for allowing me to play the way I’ve played this year. I couldn’t be more excited, and I can’t wait to play LIV next year.” With five top 10 finishes and three International Series victories to his name, Ogletree’s eligibility to play in all LIV Golf tournaments in 2024 has opened up exciting opportunities for him. He revealed that he is already in discussions with various teams ahead of his full-time return next year, expressing the magnitude of the decision ahead of him in choosing the right team to join.
The American golfer is set to follow in the footsteps of Sihwan Kim, who claimed the 2022 International Series Order of Merit, and is looking forward to a busy 2024. Ogletree stated, “I’ll definitely play a few events on The International Series along with all the LIV events that I’m going to play, so next year should be a great year and I just can’t wait to get started.” His resurgence in the golfing world after a challenging period serves as an inspiring example of determination and perseverance in the face of setbacks.
