The International Series will break new ground this year with the International Series Philippines – marking the first time the pioneering series has visited the proud golfing nation.

The inaugural tournament will boast prizemoney of US$2million and will take place from October 23-26, at a venue to be announced.

Big-name players from the LIV Golf League and the best of the Asian Tour are expected for what is the seventh event to be confirmed on The International Series – the multi-million dollar platform of tournaments integrated into the Asian Tour schedule that provide a pathway onto the LIV Golf League.

The event will be the 16^th stop on the Asian Tour and welcomes BingoPlus, the popular digital entertainment brand, as a sponsor.

Philippine number one Miguel Tabuena will be hoping to make a big impression in the event. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, said: “Bringing The International Series to the Philippines is a genuine statement of intent, underscoring the country’s importance in the growing global golf ecosystem, and our continued promise to bring golf to new markets.

“As the second new destination to be confirmed for the 2025 campaign, the announcement highlights the blend of new and established markets that are eager to host The International Series and our unique brand of elite level sport featuring LIV Golf stars and hot prospects on the Asian Tour.

“It highlights the interest in the growing strength of our brand as more territories look to secure involvement and tap into our large, sports-savvy audience.”

It is the second Asian Tour tournament to take place in the country this season with the Philippine Open getting the full 2025 schedule underway soon on the Masters Course at Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club from January 23-26.

Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO, Asian Tour, said: “We are delighted to return to the Philippines for the second time in 2025. It is an important market to us as we continue to elevate our offering across the region, and it is a destination we know the players enjoy, so we welcome the addition to our 2025 schedule.”

Another new tournament, the International Series India presented by DLF, will open The International Series season (January 30 – February 2), with a return to the Greater Bay Area for the second edition of the International Series Macau presented by Wynn next up (March 20-23).

The International Series makes returns to International Series Morocco (July 3-6), BNI Indonesian Masters (August 28-31), Link Hong Kong Open (October 30 – November 2) and PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (date TBC).

Amid strong interest from a diverse range of potential partner destinations, anticipation is building over the three remaining tournaments still to be unveiled, with dates confirmed for May 8-11, September 4-7 and October 2-5.

This year’s Asian Tour currently boasts a total of 22 events offering prize money of over US$30 million – with more tournaments to be added.

For more information on The International Series, please visit: www.internationalseries.com

Main picture: The International Series Rankings trophy.