Asian Swing: How it stands, Swing standouts and what's still to come

As the Asian Swing takes a two-week break with the eyes of the golfing world turning to the Masters Tournament, we take a look at all that has happened on the Swing so far and what is still to come.

The two events so far on the Asian Swing have already taken us over 2,500 miles, encompassing two unique cultures, one in a City State of just over six million and the other in the world's most populous nation, home to over one billion people.

The two victors both claimed maiden wins that were emotional in different ways: Richard Mansell's victory at the Porsche Singapore Classic ended his long wait for a trophy after several consistent seasons, while Eugenio Chacarra's triumph at the Hero Indian Open earned his DP World Tour status and a place to play.

We next head to China for a double-header at the Volvo China Open and Hainan Classic where more lives and careers could be altered with victories or performances that earn one of the prizes on offer via the Asian Swing Rankings.

Here is everything you need to know about the Asian swing before the DP World Tour heads west into Europe in May.

How has it unfolded so far?

Porsche Singapore Classic

The Asian Swing got off to a delayed start at Laguna National as extremely heavy rain saw the first day washed out but a remarkable effort from the groundstaff meant that a course that was under water just a day earlier was able to host a 54-hole event. When play got under way it was Marcus Armitage and Matthew Jordan who hit the front with a pair of 65s but Dan Erickson led the way into the final round, with Mansell one shot back after a 68-66 start. A birdie on the last then handed Mansell another round of 66 and a one-shot victory over Keita Nakajima, prompting emotional scenes on his 103rd start. "It's taken a lot of work these past six months," he said. "Ellie, my wife, has been so supportive. I've just had to really, really stay patient and forget everyone else and that was my main thing today, to focus on myself. Luckily I had an opportunity on the last hole to hole a putt for the win and I managed to do it. One thing I'd say to people trying to do it as a career, that moment's the most fulfilling thing in the world and it's worth it. So stick in and hopefully you'll get rewarded one day like I have today."

Hero Indian Open

We then headed west to the beautiful but brutal DLF G&CC where Armitage once again set the pace alongside Nicolas Colsaerts and Marcus Kinhult but those 68s would prove to be the second lowest rounds of the week as conditions got tougher and tougher in New Delhi. Chacarra shared the lead after a second-round 70 but at that point all eyes were on the man with whom he shared top spot, defending champion Nakajima, who had carded a 66, three shots better than anyone else in the field on Friday. By the time Chacarra had carded a third-round 73 for a one-shot lead, there were only five players under par, and it was the invite who prevailed on Sunday, carding a 71 to finish at four under, two shots clear of Nakajima, who was second for the second week in a row. Joost Luiten at one under was the only other player to finish the week in red numbers. "Obviously I'd like to start by thanking Hero for giving me a chance to compete," said Spaniard Chacarra. "I'm very grateful for that opportunity. You guys probably changed my life from today so thanks for that. I know when I play my best I’m one of the best players in the world, I’ve already proved that a million times. It’s just awesome - it’s going to need to sink in but really proud and just happy.”

Where does it leave the Rankings?

Last season, Sebastian Söderberg won the Asian Swing with the help of back-to-back runner-up finshes and Nakajima is currently on course do the same, although on current form there's nothing to suggest a win is not on the cards in China.

He is on 778 points, 193 clear of Chacarra and Mansell but with Mansell now taking a five-week break which includes his 30th birthday, he will not be catching the Japanese.

Chacarra had no status on tour before his win in India but he can now plan a schedule and will have the chance to rack up more points alongside Luiten, who is due to play the fortnight in Shanghai and Hainan Island.

With 1,170 points available for back-to-back wins in China, anybody who plays both events can still win the Swing which brings with it entry into all events on the second phase of the season, the Back 9, and a US$200,000 bonus.

The top three players only on the Swing, currently Nakajima, Chacarra and Mansell, will also earn a place at the US PGA Championship, while the highest player not already exempt in the Rankings will earn their place in the field for the season's second Rolex Series event - the Genesis Scottish Open.

All Race to Dubai points earned across the Porsche Singapore Classic, Hero Indian Open, Volvo China Open and Hainan Classic will count towards the Asian Swing. Points earned at the Masters Tournament do not count towards the Swing Rankings.

As it stands - The top ten on the Asian Swing Rankings

Swing standouts

While everybody playing both events in China is still mathamatically in the mix to win the Swing, some have a better chance than others. And some have impressed without necessarily cracking the upper echelons of the Rankings. Here we take a look at some players who have stood out and still have a chance to win it all.

Keita Nakajima

Where else to start but with our leader, who arrived having taken six weeks off since the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters and said in Singapore he was feeling fresh for the Swing. He ran Mansell close with a closing 65 there before the Englishman birdied the last and shared the second-round lead in India with that incredible 66 before Chacarra was just that bit better over the weekend. He finished second on the Swing to Söderberg last season but this year will play all four events, having not teed it up in China in 2024. He has six top tens and 16 made cuts from just 28 DP World Tour starts and if he can maintain that level of consistency over the remainder of the Swing, he will be a hard man to catch.

Eugenio Chacarra

The win in India was a life-changer for Chacarra, who had no status on the DP World Tour and was struggling to find a place to play in 2025. But with a putter he bought off eBay, he conquered one of the DP World Tour's toughest tests and now has a winner's catergory and heads to China with plenty more to play for. A former Number Two in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and collegiate standout with worldwide professional wins under his belt coming into last week, he could be ready to make a fast rise on Tour.

Andreas Halvorsen

The Norwegian earned his place on Tour for 2025 belatedly via a HotelPlannner Tour medical exemption but is now making the most of his opportunity. A winner on the HotelPlanner Tour in 2024, he secured a top ten in Mauritius before the festive break and added another in India after finishing 56th in Singapore. He is another player potentially on a rapid rise who has plenty to play for in the coming weeks.

Edoardo Molinari

One man who has already achieved plenty in his career is Molinari: a Ryder Cup winner as player and vice captain and three-time DP World Tour winner. He is also something of a Qualifying School specialist and won the six-round marathon in November only to see his return to the DP World Tour curtailed by injury. His first start of the season in Singapore brought a top 50 and he improved on that with a top ten in India. He is now playing catch up in the hunt for Race to Dubai points and having overcome adversity before, you would not bet against him using the Asian Swing to kickstart his season.

What's still to come?

After a two-week break for the Masters Tournament, we head to Shanghai where Enhance Anting Golf Club will play host to the Volvo China Open.

Adrian Otaegui wll be looking to defend his title, while Haotong Li and Wenyi Ding will entertain the home crowds as Nakajima defends his Swing lead.

We then head to Hainan Island for the inaugural Hainan Classic, where the Blackstone Course at Mission Hills Resort Haikou is our venue.

At the end of that week, a Swing champion will be crowned and three players could have played their way into the US PGA Championship.