Kieran Vincent and Andy Ogletree are set to tee it up at the International Series Japan this week aiming to bank early points on The International Series Rankings, as they look to play their way back to the LIV Golf League.

The tournament tees-off on Thursday at Caledonian Golf Club and is the season-opening event on The International Series. Both have been regulars on The International Series since its launch in 2022.

Vincent, winner of International Series Vietnam in 2023, arrives in Japan determined to build on a strong 2025 campaign that saw him finish inside the top 20 of the Rankings. A tied-third finish at the Jakarta International Championship brought him within touching distance of the top while earning him a place at LIV Golf Promotions at the start of this year. He failed to progress at the Promotions event, unlike in 2023 when a top three finish secured him a place on the League.

The Zimbabwean said: “Missing out at LIV Promotions earlier this year was tough, but playing on the Asian Tour and The International Series gives you another opportunity to earn your way back. That’s where I want to be, and I know this is the platform to get there.”

The route he is targeting is one his brother, Scott Vincent, knows well. Scott topped The International Series Rankings for a second time last season to secure another return to the LIV Golf League. He also won the Rankings in 2022.

Andy Ogletree. Picture by Steve Bardens/Asian Tour.

Returning to Japan, where he finished T12 last season, the 29-year-old is embracing both the challenge and the journey ahead. He explained: “Japan is such a vibrant golfing destination, and playing in front of those fans is something I really look forward to. Everyone wants to perform, but for me this year is about staying present, embracing the tough moments, and enjoying the race over the season.”

Ogletree, a three-time International Series winner, knows exactly what it takes to convert performance into opportunity. The American won the 2023 International Series Rankings to secure his LIV Golf League card, going on to compete for Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers GC across the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Now back on the Series, the 28-year-old is focused on regaining momentum and returning to the League.

“Building momentum early in the year is very important to me,” said Ogletree. “My goal is to get back to LIV as quickly as possible. A strong start can open doors, whether that’s getting back into the field or putting yourself in position for the rest of the season.”

His time on LIV Golf included standout performances such as a tied-third finish in Adelaide and a tied-sixth result in England in 2024, experiences that have only sharpened his resolve.

“My goals heading to Japan are simple,” he added. “Stick to my process, build a strong game plan, and commit fully to every shot. I’m getting back to playing how I know I can, and I’m excited to compete again.”