Docherty Secures First Korn Ferry Tour Title

Alistair Docherty triumphed at the 119th Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro, finishing with a total score of 258 (-22) after a final round of 65 strokes (-5). The victory not only marks his first title on the Korn Ferry Tour but too grants him automatic entry into this year’s Open Championship, to be held at Royal Birkdale, England.

“A champion for the first time on the Korn Ferry Tour 🏆

Alistair Docherty is the winner of the 119th Visa Argentina Open.”

Korn Ferry Tour

Segundo Oliva Pinto, the only amateur among the 156 players, delivered a strong performance, ranking as the best of the eleven Argentine participants and finishing seventh, six strokes behind Docherty.

A Consistent Performance from the Leader

Docherty maintained a consistent presence at the top of the leaderboard throughout the tournament, sharing the lead with other competitors during each round. His performance represents a significant step forward in his career, opening up new opportunities as he pursues a spot on the PGA Tour.

Oliva Pinto Shows Promise

Despite a final round of 67 (-3), Oliva Pinto’s pace wasn’t enough to keep up with the more experienced professionals on the Korn Ferry Tour. The 26-year-classic University of Arkansas graduate gains valuable experience for his golfing future.

A Deeper Look at Alistair Docherty

Docherty’s victory comes after tying for the lead after 54 holes and sealing the win with a birdie on the 18th hole. This is his second appearance at the VISA Open of Argentina presented by Macro, having tied for 16th in his debut at the Jockey Club last year.

• He was previously ranked No. 10 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List.
• He finished No. 50 on the Points List in 2025, maintaining full status on the Korn Ferry Tour.
• In 2024, he narrowly missed promotion to the PGA Tour, finishing No. 32 on the Points List.
• He has eight top 10 finishes in 81 career Korn Ferry Tour tournaments.
• Docherty played college golf at Chico State (California State University-Chico).
• He is 31 years old and has been a professional golfer since 2016.
• He hails from Vancouver, Washington, USA.

Looking Ahead

Docherty’s win propels him forward in his quest for a PGA Tour card, with 20 cards available for next season. His consistent performance and recent victory demonstrate his potential to compete at the highest level of professional golf.