Docherty Secures Argentina Open Win, Eyes The Open
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – Alistair Docherty emerged victorious at the 119 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro, securing a coveted spot in The Open. The tournament concluded on March 1, 2026, at the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires.
Docherty Claims First Place
Docherty finished with a total score of 22-under 258, winning by one stroke over Chris Korte, and S.Y. Noh. His performance earned him a $180,000 prize from the $1,000,000 purse.
Tight Competition at the Top
The leaderboard was closely contested, with several players vying for the title and a place in The Open. Taylor Montgomery and Shad Tuten tied for fourth place at 18-under. The cut was made at 4-under 136.
Gandon Finishes Mid-Pack
French golfer Jeremy Gandon qualified for the rest of the tournament with cards of 68 and 67, finishing at 50th place, six strokes behind the leaders.
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
“I’m sure everyone is thinking about a chance to play @TheOpen.”
Korn Ferry Tour
Points and Rankings
Docherty earned 15.3 Official World Golf Ranking points with the win, along with 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.
Next on the Schedule
The Korn Ferry Tour schedule continues in three weeks with the Astara Chile Classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the 2026 Visa Argentina Open? Alistair Docherty.
- What is the prize money for the winner? $180,000.
- What does the winner receive besides prize money? A spot in The Open.