The International Series campaign has taken on added significance this season, with LIV Golf announcing today the top two eligible players on The International Series Rankings will receive places on the LIV Golf League roster next year.

Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent [main picture] and Miguel Tabuena from the Philippines, currently sit first and second respectively on the Rankings, with two events remaining: this week’s Moutai Singapore Open and the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers in three weeks.

“This is an extremely positive development for our members and firmly cements our partnership with LIV Golf. The extra spot is a phenomenal opportunity for our members to rise to one of the pinnacle platforms in our game and there is no doubt that the top two positions will be fiercely contested over the next two events,” said Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO, Asian Tour.

Vincent and Andy Ogletree from the United States both progressed to LIV Golf through The International Series Rankings in 2022 and 2023 respectively, while Kieran Vincent, Scott’s younger brother, Japan’s Jinichiro Kozuma and Kalle Samooja from Finland all earned a place through the LIV Golf Promotions event in 2023. Lee Chieh-po from Chinese-Taipei made it through by winning the promotions event last year.

2024 LIV Golf Promotions winner, Lee Chieh-po. Picture by Montana Pritchard/LIV Golf.

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, added: “We offer a proven, open pathway onto the LIV Golf League and with this season’s route offering not one but two opportunities to progress, there is a real life-changing opportunity for the players to grasp.

“The International Series is committed to presenting the players with opportunity, be it the pathway to LIV Golf or the chance to face up against world-class players. We also provide local elite talent in each of our destinations with the opportunity to compete against proven champions. Recent results – where Asian Tour players have triumphed, is clear evidence of the wealth of talent in the region that is enhanced by the opportunities of The International Series.”

The announcement comes in a season which has seen the Series grow in stature, with two tournaments also offering a direct pathway to Major Championships.

International Series Macau presented by Wynn provided three places at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in July, while last week’s Link Hong Kong Open offered the champion, Tom McKibbin, a place in the field for the Masters Tournament and the Open Championship next year.