LIV Golf star Ben Campbell will defend his International Series Morocco title at the prestigious Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, as part of a strong field for the fourth event of The International Series season from July 3–6.

The New Zealander, who claimed a stunning play-off victory over in-form John Catlin on the Red Course last year, will be joined once again by his American rival, with the six-time Asian Tour champion looking to go one better than last season, when Campbell’s eagle-birdie finish reeled him in at the last.

2011 Masters champion Charl Schwartzel from South Africa, a rival on the LIV Golf League at Stinger GC, brings major credentials to the tournament while American Peter Uihlein, Campbell’s teammate at RangeGoats GC, will also pose a threat after claiming two victories on The International Series last season in England and Qatar.

HyFlyers GC player Andy Ogletree from the United States, the 2019 US Amateur champion who progressed to LIV Golf after claiming the International Series Rankings title in 2023, is also in the field along with serial winner Jazz Janewattananond from Thailand, who won his seventh Asian Tour title at the inaugural edition of International Series Morocco event in 2022.

For the 33-year-old Campbell, Morocco is more than just another stop on the calendar. It’s where his rise onto the LIV Golf League truly began.

Ben Campbell pictured after winning in Morocco last year. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

His victory at International Series Morocco in 2024 proved pivotal, sparking a stellar season which included three top-five finishes towards the end of the campaign. That run of form caught the eye of two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson and earned a draft onto the American’s RangeGoats GC team.

“Returning to Morocco is incredibly special,” said Campbell. “Last year’s win really changed the trajectory of my career. The course, the energy there, it all came together for something unforgettable. I’m excited to be back and ready to defend the title.”

Campbell, who is a two-time winner on The International Series having claimed the Hong Kong Open in 2023, finished third on the International Series Rankings last year. He was also second on the Asian Tour Order of Merit behind Catlin.

He has been enjoying a strong debut season on the LIV Golf League, most noticeably finishing third at LIV Golf Singapore. Campbell currently sits 25^th on the standings.

“Morocco has been a key destination for The International Series,” said Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series. “We have seen two incredible tournaments there, played on a world-class venue, offering genuine growth and development for the region’s top talent.

“The players love going there, and the atmosphere is starting to build as we approach the event. This year, with such a high-calibre field featuring stars from both the Asian Tour and LIV Golf, we expect another unforgettable week of golf that highlights the global appeal and prestige of The International Series.”

As the fourth of the 10 elevated events on the Asian Tour schedule, Morocco plays a vital role in the season-long race for the International Series Rankings which offer players a pathway to LIV Golf League.

The International Series Rankings champion is guaranteed a place on the roster for the 2026 LIV Golf season, while other high finishers earn a place on the LIV Golf Promotions event, which provides an alternative route onto the roster.

The International Series is also the eighth stop of the season on the Asian Tour. Three International Series events have been played so far, in India, Macau and Japan.

The Asian Development Tour (ADT) will follow in the footsteps of the Asian Tour by staging groundbreaking events in North Africa this year.

Two events in successive weeks, called the Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech tournaments, will be played in Morocco’s vibrant and colourful city of Marrakech in June – marking the first time the Asian Tour’s popular secondary circuit has visited the African continent.

Marrakech Samanah Golf Club will host the first Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech event from 19-22 June, while Marrakech Al Maaden Golf Resort will welcome the second one the following week, from 26-29 June.

Both events will offer lucrative purses of US$125,000 and will be jointly sanctioned with the Arab Golf Federation (AGF), as part of a three-year commitment.

They will be part of a pioneering African adventure as they will lead into the International Series Morocco – being played on the Red Course at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, in the nation’s capital Rabat, from 3-6 July.

Said Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO, Asian Tour: “Over the past few years the Asian Tour has regularly visited Morocco, and now the time is right for the Asian Development Tour to make its first visit.

“This is a signature moment and the result of collaborative efforts with key partners, the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Arab Golf Federation. We share their vision of building the profile of the game in the region in order to help nurture the next generation of professional golfers.

“We’d also like to thank Marrakech Samanah Golf Club and Marrakech Al Maaden Golf Resort. They will be two new wonderful venues for our membership to enjoy in one of the world’s most inspiring cities.

“The Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech events mark the start of an exciting new chapter for the Asian Development Tour that will open the door for some incredible new opportunities.”

Competitors in the two new ADT events will also have the opportunity to play in the International Series Morocco. Invitations will be extended to the two leading players (not otherwise exempt), from an aggregate money list over the two tournaments.

Mustapha Zine, Vice President of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, said: “Hosting the Asian Development Tour for the first time marks a new milestone for professional golf in Morocco. Through the Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech events, we are not only providing an international competitive platform but also creating a genuine opportunity for our talents to grow and progress.

“The inclusion of two of our courses on the Tour’s official calendar is a strong endorsement of the quality of our infrastructure and our thriving golf ecosystem.

“This initiative is fully aligned with the High Directives of our President, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, who envisions Morocco as a global golf hub – capable of hosting major professional tournaments while fostering the rise of a new generation of Moroccan golfers.”

Each tournament will feature 132 players, with 70 from the ADT, 40 players nominated by the AGF, and several invitees.