Suh Returns to Defend Title at VISA Open in Argentina
Published: February 25, 2026 | 247sports.news
The 119th VISA Open in Argentina is set to begin this Thursday, marking the third consecutive year the tournament is part of the Korn Ferry Tour calendar. The competition will be held on the red field of the Jockey Club in San Isidro, a 6,836-yard par 70 course designed by Alister MacKenzie.
The tournament boasts a $1 million purse and coincides with the celebration of the Argentine Golf Association’s (AAG) centenary, founded at the Jockey Club in 1926.
Defending Champion Justin Suh Returns
North American Justin Suh will be looking to defend his title, having won the 118th VISA Open in Argentina last year. His victory in 2025 earned him a spot in The Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Suh was No. 1 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List and Player of the Year in 2022, earning his first PGA TOUR card. He played on the PGA TOUR in 2022-23, and 2024.
Key Contenders in the Field
- Ian Holt (Stow, Ohio, USA): Currently No. 1 on the 2026 Points List, Holt has already secured victories at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic and The Panama Championship this year.
- James Nicholas (Scarsdale, Modern York): No. 3 on the 2026 Points List, Nicholas recently earned his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the Astara Golf Championship presented by Mastercard 2026 in Bogotá.
- Justin Hastings (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands): Currently No. 7 on the 2026 Points List, Hastings tied for second place at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic.
- Mason Andersen (Queen Creek, Arizona, USA): No. 8 on the 2026 Points List, Andersen is the 2024 champion of the VISA Open of Argentina.
- Jorge Fernández Valdés (Córdoba, Argentina): No. 14 on the 2026 Points List and the 2022 champion of the VISA Open of Argentina.
- Ian Gilligan (Reno, Nev.): No. 12 on the 2026 Points List.
- Barend Botha (George, South Africa): No. 17 on the 2026 Points List.
Argentine Representation
Eleven Argentinian golfers will compete: Tommy Cocha, MartÃn Contini, Jorge Fernández Valdés, Maximiliano Godoy, Fabián Gómez, Nelson Ledesma, Vicente Marzilio, Marcos Montenegro, Augusto Núñez, Segundo Oliva Pinto, and Franco Romero. Angel Cabrera will not participate, prioritizing his PGA Champions circuit.
Looking Ahead
The 119th VISA Open promises a thrilling competition as players vie for the $1 million purse and valuable Korn Ferry Tour points. With Suh returning as the defending champion and a strong field of contenders, the tournament is poised to deliver exciting golf action at the Jockey Club in San Isidro.