01-07-2025
Cousins conquer Morocco: Corpus follows Chan with stunning Vvictory on ADT
Carl Jano Corpus delivered a career-defining performance in Morocco, claiming his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) title at the $125,000 Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech – Al Maaden Golf Resorts. The 23-year-old Filipino followed in the footsteps of his cousin, Aidric Chan, who triumphed just a week earlier at the Samanah Golf Club, making it back-to-back wins for the family.
Corpus, a San Jose State University graduate who only turned pro earlier this year, secured the title in just his fifth ADT start, and sixth overall as a professional. He clinched victory with a flawless seven-under-par 65 in the final round, edging Thailand's Settee Prakongvech by a single shot at the Kyle Phillips-designed Al Maaden course.
'I started thinking about it yesterday as soon as I finished my round, that I could win this thing,' said Corpus. 'I kept thinking what can I do for tomorrow? Honestly, I haven't been in this position before. To get it done, it's such a different experience. It's something that I hope I can feel again in the near future.'
His winning total of 25-under-par 263 was the result of a remarkable run over the last 57 holes, during which he carded two eagles, 20 birdies, and just one bogey. Settee, the overnight co-leader, also played bogey-free but came up just short with a 66 to finish at 24-under.
The low round of the tournament, however, belonged to Mexico's Santiago De la Fuente. The 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship winner fired a scintillating 11-under-par 61 on the final day—shattering the course record and surging into solo third at 22-under-par.
Further down the leaderboard, five players shared fourth place at 19-under, including American Charles Porter (64), Filipino Justin Quiban (65), Pakistan's Ahmad Baig (66), Malaysia's Marcus Lim (66), and Thailand's Tanapat Pichaikool (69).
'I am a champion. That's something that's not going to be taken away from me, something that I have until the rest of my life,' Corpus reflected. 'I am definitely excited about the opportunity to play in an International Series event. It's all about getting the opportunity to play in bigger events, to showcase my talent and the support I have back at home—and also here in Morocco with my mom.'
The impressive win also means both cousins, Corpus and Chan, will remain in Morocco to compete in next week's $2 million International Series Morocco on the Asian Tour. Corpus topped the combined money list from the two ADT events, with Chan close behind in second place.
From the UAE, Ahmad Skaik produced a strong showing by making the cut on the number at three-under-par. Skaik shot rounds of 69, 72, 72, and 72, highlighted by 13 birdies and steady play across the demanding 7,184-yard, par-72 layout. UAE golfers Sam and Jay Mullane also participated but missed the cut.
The Asian Development Tour will now take a brief hiatus before returning for the $150,000 Ciputra Golfpreneur Tournament at Damai Indah Golf, Indonesia, from August 20–23.
