As the Asian Swing takes a two-week break with the eyes of the golfing world turning to the Masters Tournament, we take a look at all that has happened on the Swing so far and what is still to come.
The two events so far on the Asian Swing have already taken us over 2,500 miles, encompassing two unique cultures, one in a City State of just over six million and the other in the world's most populous nation, home to over one billion people.
The two victors both claimed maiden wins that were emotional in different ways: Richard Mansell's victory at the Porsche Singapore Classic ended his long wait for a trophy after several consistent seasons, while Eugenio Chacarra's triumph at the Hero Indian Open earned his DP World Tour status and a place to play.
We next head to China for a double-header, where more lives and careers could be altered with victories or performances that earn one of the prizes on offer via the Asian Swing Rankings.
Here is everything you need to know about the Asian swing before the DP World Tour heads west into Europe in May.
What's still to come?
After a two-week break for the Masters Tournament, we head to Shanghai where Enhance Anting Golf Club will play host to the Volvo China Open.
Adrian Otaegui will be looking to defend his title, while Haotong Li and Wenyi Ding will entertain the home crowds as Nakajima defends his Swing lead.
We then head to Hainan Island for the inaugural Hainan Classic, where the Blackstone Course at Mission Hills Resort Haikou is our venue.
At the end of that week, a Swing champion will be crowned and three players could have played their way into the US PGA Championship.
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