| Duration | 22 February 1968 – 7 April 1968 |
|---|---|
| Number of official events | 7 |
| Most wins |  Hsieh Yung-yo (2) Randall Vines (2) |
| Order of Merit | Hsieh Yung-yo |
← 1967 1969 → | |
The 1968 Asia Golf Circuit was the seventh season of the Asia Golf Circuit (formerly the Far East Circuit), the main professional golf tour in Asia since it was established in 1961.
It was the first season of the circuit under the new name of Asia Golf Circuit, which was changed in anticipation of South Korea and India joining the circuit. [1] [2]
The following table lists official events during the 1968 season. [3] [4]
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse (US$) | Winner [lower-alpha 1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Philippine Open | Philippines | 15,000 | Hsu Chi-san (1) | |
| 3 Mar | Singapore Open | Singapore | 12,500 | Hsieh Yung-yo (5) | |
| 10 Mar | Malaysian Open | Malaysia | 16,000 |  Kenji Hosoishi (1) | |
| 17 Mar | Thailand Open | Thailand | 10,000 | Randall Vines (1) | |
| 24 Mar | Hong Kong Open | Hong Kong | 15,000 | Randall Vines (2) | |
| 31 Mar | Taiwan Open | Hong Kong | 10,000 | Hsieh Yung-yo (6) | |
| 7 Apr | Yomiuri International | Japan | 15,000 | Chen Ching-Po (1) |
The following events were sanctioned by the Asia Golf Circuit, but did not carry official money, nor were wins official.
| Date | Tournament | Host country | Purse ($) | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Indian Open | India | Kenji Hosoishi | ||
| 21 Apr | Kenya Open | Kenya |  Maurice Bembridge |
The Order of Merit was based on tournament results during the season, calculated using a points-based system. [5]
| Position | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hsieh Yung-yo | 102 |
| 2 | Randall Vines | 98 |
| 3 | Kenji Hosoishi | 84 |
| 4 |  Han Sang-chang | 76 |
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