BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Alistair Docherty of the United States emerged victorious at the 119 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro, securing his first Korn Ferry Tour title and a place in this year’s The Open Championship.

Dramatic Finish at Jockey Club

Docherty finished with a tournament total of 22-under 258, edging out Chris Korte and S.Y. Noh by a single stroke. The decisive moment came on the 18th hole, where Docherty carded a birdie to seal the win.

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Former PGA Tour cardholder Taylor Montgomery and Shad Tuten tied for fourth place at 18-under.

Prize Money and Tour Standings

Docherty’s victory earned him a winner’s share of $180,000 from the $1,000,000 purse. He likewise received 15.3 Official World Golf Ranking points and 500 Korn Ferry Tour points.

The top 20 players in the Korn Ferry Tour points standings at the end of the season will earn 2027 PGA Tour cards.

Final Leaderboard Highlights

• 1st: Alistair Docherty (-22) – $180,000
• T2nd: Chris Korte (-21) – $75,000
• T2nd: S.Y. Noh (-21) – $75,000
• T4th: Taylor Montgomery (-18) – $41,500
• T4th: Shad Tuten (-18) – $41,500

Tournament Details

The 2026 Astara Golf Championship, also known as the 119 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro, took place at the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The cut was made at 4-under 136, with a total of 76 players completing the tournament.

The Korn Ferry Tour schedule continues in three weeks with the Astara Chile Classic.

FAQ

Who won the 2026 Visa Argentina Open?

Alistair Docherty won the 2026 Visa Argentina Open.

What is the prize money for the winner?

The winner, Alistair Docherty, received $180,000.

What does the winner receive besides prize money?

The winner also receives 15.3 Official World Golf Ranking points, 500 Korn Ferry Tour points and a spot in The Open Championship.