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The International Series adds PH stop to 2025 calendar

Published Jan 9, 2025 04:00 am

At A Glance

  • The International Series breaks new ground in 2025 with International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, the latest addition to a burgeoning schedule that is expanding the pathway to LIV Golf into an impressive mix of brand-new golf markets and legacy destinations. 

The International Series breaks new ground in 2025 with International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, the latest addition to a burgeoning schedule that is expanding the pathway to LIV Golf into an impressive mix of brand-new golf markets and legacy destinations. 

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The International Series trophy pictured at Doha Golf Club, aheadof  International Series Qatar, the ninth of 10 events on The International Series in 2024. (Asian Tour) 

The inaugural tournament will take place from Oct. 23 to 26 at a venue still to be  announced, bringing big-name players from the LIV Golf League and the top performers on the Asian Tour to the market for the first time in the four-year history of the series. 

It is the seventh event on the schedule to be confirmed. Another new tournament, International Series India presented by DLF, will open the season (Jan. 30 to Feb. 2), with a return to the Greater Bay Area for the second edition of International  Series Macau presented by Wynn next up (March 20 to 23). 

The International Series also makes welcome returns to International Series Morocco(July 3 to 6), BNI Indonesian Masters (Aug. 28-31), the Link Hong Kong Open (Oct. 30 to Nov. 2) and the 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, Sept. 4-7 and Oct. 2-5.  

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 Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines pictured at Black Mountain Golf Clubduring  International Series Thailand, the third of 10 events on The International Series in 2023. (Asian Tour) 

International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus is sponsored by DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation, CasinoPlus, ArenaPlus and Gamezone. Rafael Jasper Vicencio, President of AB  Leisure Exponent, Inc, said: “Partnering The International Series, with big name stars from  LIV Golf and the Asian Tour in the field, will give us access to an important audience in our  home market. 

“The partnership also fits with our vision of collaborating with powerhouse brands in the  worlds of sport and entertainment, driving engagement among important new audiences as we continue to grow as a brand.” 

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, said: “Bringing The International Series to the  Philippines is a statement of our intent, underscoring the importance of the country 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. 

“Working with BingoPlus, a leading digital entertainment platform, highlights the interest in  the growing strength of our brand as more partners look to secure involvement andtap  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 2025 schedule underway later this month.  

Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO of the 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.” 

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