The PGA TOUR Americas finale brought together the circuit’s top 59 golfers at PGA Ocean’s 4 to compete for the title at the 2026 season-ending championship.
Joey Savoie claimed the tournament title, with the event also determining the 10 players advancing to the Korn Ferry Tour in 2027, while Thomas Ponder finished as the season’s top player.
Hosting the PGA TOUR Americas season finale in the Dominican Republic for the first time reaffirms Piñero’s Real Estate & Golf division’s commitment to establishing its destinations among the elite of international golf.
Joey Savoie Claims the PGA TOUR Americas Season Finale Title
Santo Domingo, October 20, 2026. Playa Nueva Romana, the exclusive residential community belonging to Piñero’s Real Estate & Golf division, hosted the Dominican Republic Tour Championship presented by Scotiabank, the PGA TOUR Americas season finale. Canada’s Joey Savoie claimed the title with a total of 274 strokes (-14), securing his second victory of the season and a place among The 10 earning Korn Ferry Tour cards for 2027. Across four days of competition at PGA Ocean’s 4, the suspense continued through the final round, in a week defined by the outstanding quality of the course, excellent golf, and the distinctive atmosphere of the Dominican Republic.
The 10 Players Advancing to the Korn Ferry Tour in 2027
The finale at PGA Ocean’s 4 in Playa Nueva Romana also awarded the final points of the PGA TOUR Americas season, confirming Thomas Ponder as the season’s top player and determining the 10 golfers who will compete on the Korn Ferry Tour next year: Thomas Ponder, Corey Pereira, Étienne Papineau, Joey Savoie, Patrick Flavin, Charlie Crockett, Justin Biwer, Jack Lundin, Charlie Nikitas, and Patrick Sheehan.
During the awards ceremony, Jaime Sitjar, CEO of Piñero’s Real Estate & Golf division, stated: “We conclude a historic week for Playa Nueva Romana and Piñero’s Real Estate & Golf division. Hosting the PGA TOUR Americas season finale at PGA Ocean’s 4 and celebrating this defining moment in these players’ careers inspires us to continue establishing our destinations among the elite of international golf. I congratulate Joey Savoie on his extraordinary final-round comeback, with five birdies down the stretch, as well as the ten players advancing to the Korn Ferry Tour. We are proud that our course is part of this moment in their careers, and we look forward to welcoming them to PGA Riviera Maya next year.”
A Dramatic Final Round at PGA Ocean’s 4
Throughout the four days, PGA Ocean’s 4—undergoing the first phase of a renovation by renowned designer Robert Trent Jones II and featuring four holes along the Caribbean Sea—demanded exceptional precision from the players. After 54 holes, Omar Morales, Charlie Crockett, and Mesa Falleur shared the lead at 11 under par. In the final round, however, Joey Savoie, who began two strokes behind, posted a 67 to win by one shot.
Jon Krakower, Vice President of PGA TOUR Pathways, thanked Encarna Piñero, Jaime Sitjar, and the entire Playa Nueva Romana and PGA Ocean’s 4 team for their work in elevating the week’s experience for everyone. He emphasized that both the competition and the course exceeded expectations for a first-class season finale.
Strengthening Golf Tourism in the Dominican Republic
Tammy Reynoso, the Dominican Republic’s Vice Minister of Tourism, commented: “At the Ministry of Tourism, we have been working for years on a strategy to strengthen sports tourism, with golf as one of its key pillars. It is an honor for us to welcome this international PGA tournament to our destination. We want the experience to extend beyond the golf course, allowing visitors to discover our culture, cuisine, and the diversity of our destinations.”
Champion Joey Savoie highlighted the extraordinary hospitality he received throughout the week and the excellent work of the organizers. The Canadian also praised the course’s outstanding condition and attention to detail, describing its four oceanfront holes as incredible. Savoie thanked Piñero, the Ministry of Tourism, and Scotiabank, and expressed particular gratitude to the Dominican Republic, which he described as perhaps a small island, but one with a big heart. He added that he was very excited to return soon.
PGA Ocean’s 4: A Premier Golf Destination in the Caribbean
With this tournament, PGA Ocean’s 4 reaffirms its commitment to excellence in the Caribbean. Recognized as the Dominican Republic’s Best Golf Course at the 2025 World Golf Awards, the complex features 27 holes: an 18-hole, par-72 Championship course complemented by a nine-hole, par-27 Executive course, the only floodlit course in the country offering night golf. The facilities also include the PGA Academy, a space dedicated to golf instruction and player development. With the tournament’s conclusion, Playa Nueva Romana brings a landmark event for Dominican sport to a close, strengthening its presence on the international golf calendar and helping showcase the country’s tourism and sports offerings to the world.
About Playa Nueva Romana
Playa Nueva Romana belongs to Piñero’s Real Estate & Golf division, which specializes in creating, developing, and managing luxury residential communities in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Jamaica. Playa Nueva Romana is the fastest-growing residential development in the Dominican Republic, spanning more than 600 hectares. Its residential offering is complemented by amenities including AIRE, a leisure and business center; more than 2.5 kilometers of beach; and its world-class golf course, PGA Ocean’s 4. For more information: www.playanuevaromana.com
About PGA Ocean’s 4
PGA Ocean’s 4 is a golf club located within the exclusive Playa Nueva Romana residential community in the Dominican Republic, featuring 27 holes across two spectacular golf courses. Its 7,334-yard, 18-hole, par-72 Championship course was recognized as the Best Golf Course in the Americas for 2025 by IAGTO and the Dominican Republic’s Best Golf Course by the World Golf Awards. It is complemented by a nine-hole, par-27 Executive course, the country’s only floodlit course for night golf.
It is also the first course in the Dominican Republic certified by the PGA of America and the third outside the United States, establishing it as an international symbol of quality and prestige. The club also features the PGA Academy, equipped with video analysis technology and the TrackMan system, offering personalized programs led by specialized instructors.
More than a golf course, PGA Ocean’s 4 is a destination in its own right: a place where design, breathtaking nature, and the spirit of golf come together to deliver a memorable experience with every round.
About Piñero
Piñero is a business ecosystem focused on tourism and real estate development and management. It strives to become an international benchmark through a business model that maximizes synergies and cares for every moment. Founded in 1975 by Pablo Piñero, the company is currently chaired by Isabel García Lorca and has been led since 2017 by Encarna Piñero as Global CEO. With more than 50 years of history, the company seeks to create a positive and lasting impact on the environments and communities where it operates through a regenerative approach.
The company has four business divisions: Hospitality, with 25 owned hotels in Spain, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, managed under different models; Real Estate & Golf, which develops upscale residential communities and operates PGA of America-accredited golf courses in Mexico and the Dominican Republic; Travel, led by Soltour, a leading independent tour operator in Spain and Portugal; and Mobility, which offers innovative and sustainable land and maritime transportation solutions that complement the company’s offerings.