Asian Tour Book 2024

succession of long birdie putts to catch and overtake him, following a two-hole sudden-death play-off. Catlin was also runner-up in the Yeangder TPC, joint third in the season- opening Malaysian Open and equal fourth in the SJM Macao Open. His year was also highlighted by an outstanding performance in The Open at Royal Troon, where he finished in a tie for 16th – his best finish in a Major. It was achievement after achievement during a season when he also made the most of playing opportunities on the LIV Golf League. He competed on seven occasions as a reserve player most noticeably in Nashville, where he tied for seventh, and Greenbrier, which saw him play a key role in Smash GC's team victory. His one regret will no doubt be letting The International Series Rankings slip from his grasp. He led it for the majority of the season before his compatriot Peter Uihlein overtook took him after winning in Qatar. He was then swallowed up by the chasing pack in Saudi to eventually finish fourth on the rankings. Winning the rankings and earning full- time playing rights on the LIV Golf League was one of his main objectives, he hadmade that clear after winning in Macau. He fell just short despite one of the finest seasons the Asian Tour has witnessed. It validated his decision to go back to school in Asia, thrilled his fans in the region, and will no doubt make him think twice about leaving again.