The 2024 International Series has delivered high drama in a season that has so far seen elite-level golf played out across some of the world’s finest courses in Oman, Macau, Morocco, England, Thailand and Indonesia
The elevated Asian Tour events, which form an established pathway onto the LIV Golf League, have brought together star-studded fields featuring LIV Golf superstars, the cream of the Asian Tour, top prospects and golfing talent from all over the world.
At the end of the season, The International Series Rankings champion will earn a place on the LIV Golf League for the 2025 season, with another 32 eligible players from the top 40 earning a place on the season-ending LIV Golf Promotions event where they will be able to battle it out for a golden ticket onto the roster for the 2025 season, and ten exemptions from the 2025 calendar of events on The International Series.
International Series Oman
Ortiz Triumphs, Oosthuizen Close
The season got underway in February with International Series Oman, where Carlos Ortiz showcased his undoubted talent to secure a hard-fought victory at the stunning Al Mouj Golf in Muscat.
The Mexican golfer, a member of the Torque GC team on LIV Golf, was in sensational form and held off a strong challenge from 2010 Open Championship winner Louis Oosthuizen.
Ortiz rose to the occasion with a stunning seven-under-par 65 in the final round to finish on 19-under, four shots clear of the South African Stinger GC player.
International Series Macau Presented By Wynn
Catlin and Puig go low in thriller
The International Series Macau presented by Wynn at Macau Golf and Country Club was next up in March, and the new addition to the series delivered fireworks like no other.
In near-perfect scoring conditions, John Catlin made history on day three by posting a sensational round of 59, becoming the first player to break 60 on the Asian Tour.
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On the final day, rising star David Puig fired a 60 of his own, enough for the Fireballs GC star to force a play-off with the American. In a nail-biting finish, Catlin’s composure under pressure saw him edge out the talented Spaniard for the title.
International Series Morocco
Campbell claims spoils from in-form Catlin in play-off
International Series Morocco returned to the calendar in July and the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam’s Red Course in Rabat witnessed one of the most remarkable finishes of the season.
New Zealand’s Ben Campbell staged an extraordinary fightback to claim the title, with an eagle-birdie finish to overcome a stunned Catlin, who had led from the opening round.
Campbell showed incredible composure to claw his way back into contention and forced the play-off with an eagle on the par-four 17th and a birdie on the last to tie Catlin on 15-under.
Carrying that momentum into the sudden-death play-off, Campbell sank a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-five 18th to win on the first time of asking.
International Series England
Uihlein underlines class with dominant display
The season continued with International Series England at Foxhills Club & Resort in August, with American Peter Uihlein delivering a devastating performance.
The RangeGoats GC star dominated from start to finish, setting a new course record with a blistering 61 to take the halfway lead, and ultimately cruising to a runaway victory with a comfortable seven-shot margin over Andy Sullivan of England and Caleb Surratt of Legion XIII.
Black Mountain Championship
Maguire roars into rankings race
The series headed to Thailand for a two-week swing in October, and the iconic Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin played host to some of the best in the world.
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In the end, classy Catlin made his third play-off of the season, but just like in Morocco, he was on the losing end. Surprise package MJ Maguire of the US carded a 65 to tie with overwhelming favourite Catlin, and he claimed a stunning victory on the second play-off hole.
International Series Thailand
Lee stuns Uihlein in Bangkok Battle
The sixth event of the series was played out at the Thai Country Club on the outskirts of Bangkok.
For much of the tournament, International Series England champion Uihlein looked sure to add to his victory in the summer.
But it was the talented Chinese-Taipei star Lee Chieh-po who claimed the spoils, with two closing birdies giving him a final round of 63 and a 21-under total, edging him past the American who had led all day but finished T2 alongside Richard T Lee.
BNI Indonesian Masters
In-form Canadian Lee finally lands victory
Red-hot Richard T. Lee recorded a stunning wire-to-wire victory at Royale Jakarta Golf Club in the seventh event on The International Series.
The Canadian came into the tournament in great form with a T9 and T2 over two weeks in Thailand, and he stepped things up with a superb showing in Indonesia.
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The 34-year-old led from day one with a stunning 62, and further rounds of 67, 66 and 70 to secure a comfortable victory of a four-shot cushion over nearest challengers Phachara Khongwatmai from Thailand and Chang Wei-lun from Chinese Taipei.
The International Series Rankings
The story so far
With seven tournaments complete, The International Series Rankings race is shaping up for an exciting conclusion. Catlin, with his win in Macau and strong showings in Morocco and Hua Hin, has a healthy lead on 900 points but in-form BNI Indonesian Masters champion Richard T. Lee is his nearest challenger, after a T2 and T9 in Thailand in the two weeks leading up to his win in Jakarta.
International Series England winner Peter Uihlein sits third ahead of Morocco winner and Link Hong Kong Open defending champion Ben Campbell, with International Series Thailand victor Lee Chieh-Po and Black Mountain Championship winner MJ Maguire well placed in fifth and sixth.
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