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 inaugural tournament will take place from 23-26 October 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 (30 January – 2 February), with a return to the Greater Bay Area for the second edition of International Series Macau presented by Wynn next up (20-23 March).
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The International Series also makes welcome returns to International Series Morocco (3-6 July), BNI Indonesian Masters (28-31 August), the Link Hong Kong Open (30 October – 2 November) 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 8-11 May, 4-7 September and 2-5 October.
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.”
Miguel Tabuena. Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.
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 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 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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