The 2026 Reignwood Legends Championship, organized by Reignwood Group, concluded on October 4 at the Golden Bear Course at Reignwood Pine Valley in Beijing. Held from September 28 to October 4, the event was a key stop on the Legends Tour’s global schedule. It brought together 60 leading golfers from 17 countries and regions, alongside members of China’s national youth team and invited guests from other fields, for a series of high-level contests.

David Drysdale wins Warhorse Final Five Holes Challenge

David Drysdale won the Warhorse Final Five Holes Challenge, a competition held within the championship. In a closely contested finish, Drysdale completed the final five holes of his closing round in 18 strokes, two under par, moving up the standings into a share of the lead. The challenge kept the outcome in contention through the final hole, with the result unsettled until the last putt dropped.

Zhang Ligang, executive president of Reignwood Group and executive president for industrial operations at Reignwood FMCG Group, presented Drysdale with the award.

Jean Hugo claims professional title with wire-to-wire victory

South Africa’s Jean Hugo won the professional title by three strokes with a total of 203, 13 under par. He took the outright lead with an opening 65, retained his position with a second-round 67 and closed with a 71. Hugo led after each of the three rounds to complete a wire-to-wire victory in China.

Zheng Gang, executive president of Reignwood Group and vice president of the Beijing Golf Association, presented Hugo with the championship award.

Golfing veterans support the next generation

The Reignwood Culture Foundation continued its charitable work to develop young sporting talent through the championship, maintaining the event’s focus on youth training and education through sport. The program combined opportunities through the pro-am, the Legends Training Camp and access to places in the main competition. It enabled young Chinese golfers to compete in the same groups as international golfing veterans and learn from them directly on home soil, supporting the development of China’s next generation of players.

 Welsh golfer David Park talks with young Chinese players.

 Chilean champion Felipe Aguilar talks with young Chinese players.

The 2026 Reignwood Legends Championship concluded against Beijing’s autumn sunset, bringing established champions and emerging talent together. Beyond the competition between generations, the event provided an opportunity to pass on the sporting values and traditions of the game.