The final round of the Triple A World Final at the San Roque Club Old Course delivered a memorable conclusion to the 25/26 season. Battling through windy and rainy conditions, players faced challenges and tough tests but it set the stage for a dramatic final.
U21 Boys – Late Charge Forces Playoff Drama
Thaddeus Huainigg and Alexander Zyla finished tied at +3 after three rounds, setting up a one-hole playoff to decide the champion.
Huainigg (71, 78, 70) showed incredible composure on the final day, carding a 70 with consistent scoring of 35 on both the front and back nine. Zyla (73, 76, 70) matched that final round, producing six birdies and a strong 2 under front nine to stay in the lead for most of the day.
But the turning point came late. Starting the final three holes three shots behind, Huainigg produced a remarkable finish: three birdies in a row to force his way into a playoff. A six time Triple A winner, he showed his experience and determination to give himself one last chance to end his Triple A journey on a high before heading to Keiser University.
The Playoff
Both players found strong positions off the tee in the playoff, on Hole 1, a Par 5. Huainigg’s approach shot left him within 25 feet for an eagle, while Zyla’s approach found the bunker. After a solid recovery, Zyla gave himself a 15 foot birdie putt. Huainigg calmly rolled his eagle putt to within 3 feet, applying immense pressure. Zyla narrowly missed his birdie attempt, settling for par, while Huainigg confidently converted his fourth consecutive birdie to secure the win.
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With that, Thaddeus Huainigg was crowned Triple A World Final U21 Boys Champion and Triple A Order of Merit Boys Winner, earning a professional start at the Alps Tour: Fred. Olsen Alps de La Gomera and cementing his legacy as the most decorated player in Triple A history.
Triple A World Final:
- T1 Thaddeus Huainigg – 71, 78, 70 (+3)
- T1 Alexander Zyla – 73, 76, 70 (+3)
- T3 Tito Von Hessen – 71, 73, 79 (+7)
- T3 Benjamin Zyla – 73, 74, 76 (+7)
- 5 Adrian Friis – 72, 75, 79 (+10)
Order of Merit:
- 1 Thaddeus Huainigg – 5775 points
- 2 Tito Von Hessen – 3700 points
- 3 Thomas De Klerk – 3400 points
U21 Girls – Wong Secures Season-Ending Victory
Sabrina Wong capped off an outstanding week to win the Triple A World Final U21 Girls Champion, finishing at –1 overall (68, 70, 77) – the only player across the entire field to finish the tournament under par. Despite the challenging final day conditions, she held her nerve with her round highlighted by an eagle on Hole 17.
Siria Ballini finished second on +4 after an excellent final round of 72, while Ebba Mejer secured third on +11 with a solid closing 73.
Maria Khristenko and Ana Eva Usenik completed the top five, battling through the difficult weather to finish the tournament strongly. Khristenko was crowned the Triple A Order of Merit Girls Winner.
Wong’s victory marks her second win of the season, adding to her earlier success at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande (Triple A Invitational) – underlining her consistency across the 25/26 Triple A Series.
Triple A World Final:
- 1 Sabrina Wong – 68, 70, 77 (-1)
- 2 Siria Ballini – 73, 75, 72 (+4)
- 3 Ebba Mejer – 78, 76, 73 (+11)
- 4 Maria Khristenko – 76, 84, 76 (+20)
- 5 Ana Eva Usenik – 77, 81, 79 (+21)
Order of Merit:
- 1 Maria Khristenko – 5200 points
- 2 Siria Ballini – 4500 points
- 3 Sabrina Wong – 3000 points
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We look forward to welcoming players back for the 26/27 Triple A World Junior Golf Series for another year of elite competition, development, and unforgettable moments. ⛳
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