Malaysia Crowned World Team Champion at WAGC World Final 2026

Host nation Malaysia won the 31st World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) World Final 2026. Malaysia topped the standings with 1,405 strokes, ahead of: Thailand (1,416 strokes), Indonesia (1,451 strokes). The victory saw Malaysia reclaim the title from defending champions China.

Strong Individual Success for Malaysia
Malaysian golfers also secured several individual titles:
- Azhari Yusof – WAGC Division C Champion
- Ahmad Hakim – WAGC Division D Champion
- Roslan Ismail – WAGI Division C Champion
- Jeniss Chan – WAGI Division F Champion
- Akmal Aiman Mohd Fauzi – All Streams Men's Gross Champion

Mixed Pairs Triumph
- Malaysia's DNAGS team, represented by father-and-daughter duo Fazel Naghshineh and Tara Naghshineh, won the Mixed Pairs Team category with a nett score of 733.

Special Awards
- Former Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek recorded the tournament's only Albatross, earning special recognition.
- Spain received the TUMBA Spirit Award for outstanding sportsmanship, camaraderie, and team spirit.

Tourism Malaysia Promotes Golf Tourism
- The championship attracted more than 600 participants from 48 countries, making it the largest WAGC gathering in its 31-year history.
Tourism Malaysia highlighted:
- Malaysia's 200+ golf courses
- Golf tourism opportunities tied to the Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign
- The country's position as a leading golf tourism destination.

Vietnam to Host WAGC 2027
- Vietnam was officially announced as the host nation for the 32nd WAGC World Final in 2027.
- The announcement was accompanied by the ceremonial handover of the WAGC flag.

Johor Showcased on the Global Stage
- The championship was held from 23–30 October 2026 at Desaru Coast, Johor.
Tournament venues included:
- The Els Club Desaru Coast (Ocean & Valley Courses)
- Forest City Golf Resort (Classic & Legacy Courses)
- Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort
- The event showcased Johor's golfing infrastructure, hospitality, and tourism offerings to an international audience.

Key Takeaway
- Malaysia celebrated a landmark victory at the WAGC World Final 2026, claiming the World Team Championship on home soil while strengthening Johor and Malaysia's reputation as premier international golf tourism destinations.