It is organized by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) and was first played in 2009.

The winner receives an invitation to the Masters and The Open Championship provided he maintain his amateur status prior to each event (beginning in 2018).

[1] The winner and runner-up had previously gained entry to International Final Qualifying for the Open from 2009 to 2017.

[2] In 2011, the winner also receives an invitation to the Asian Tour's season ending Thailand Golf Championship.

[4] * Shortened to 54 holes due to poor weather conditions.