The International Series India 2025 field included Americans John Catlin and Bryson DeChambeau, Paul Casey of England and India star Anirban Lahiri. Image courtesy Asian Tour.
By Rahul Banerji
The International Series India’s second edition will be played from October 8 to 11 at the Prestige Golfshire Club near Bangalore, it was confirmed on Thursday.
The Series also unveiled the first nine events of its 2026 schedule with qualification opportunities for the Majors, attracting elite fields and offering a direct pathway to the LIV Golf League.
It was at The International Series debut in India, in 2025 won by Ollie Schniederjans of the US, that Bryson DeChambeau captured global attention, an International Series starement said.
The event at Gurgaon’s DLF Golf and Country Cub showcased top LIV Golf players like Joaquín Niemann, Paul Casey, Abraham Ancer, and Anirban Lahiri, along with DeChambeau, generating huge excitement among fans.
Speaking on the return to India, International Series head Rahul Singh,“… 2025 was a resounding success and served truly as an inflection point for international golf in India.
Unique opportunity
“This year’s edition will once again offer a unique opportunity for golf fans across the sub-continent to witness world-class golf and celebrate the prominent position India now holds on the global golfing stage.”
“The International Series has become one of the most scalable and genuinely global pathways in men’s golf, and the 2026 schedule reflects just how far the Series has evolved,” Singh added.
The 2026 line-up cements the Series as the Asian Tour’s marquee events, underpinned by partnerships with leading federations to transform it into a global network of national Opens.
The season tees off with International Series Japan at Caledonian Golf Club from April 2 to 5, building on the momentum generated by the first edition last year, won by Australia’s Lucas Herbert
The Singapore Open, from April 23 to 26, mark the return of one of Asia’s most historic championships to the highly acclaimed Sentosa Golf Club.
Popular return
From there, the Series heads to Vietnam from May 14 to 17, marking its first appearance in the country since Zimbabwe’s Kieran Vincent claimed victory at the International Series Vietnam in 2023.
International Series Morocco follows from June 11 to 14 at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, recently voted as the Asian Tour Players’ Choice Golf Course of the Year.
After the summer break, the Series travels to India in October before a highly anticipated return to China with the inaugural edition of International Series China from November 5 to 8.
The swing wraps up in Saudi Arabia, with the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers from November 18 to 21 at Riyadh Golf Club.
In 2026, The International Series will also feature the Philippines Open and Link Hong Kong Open with dates to be announced shortly.
The inclusion of the Philippine Open follows International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus’ remarkable success last year which saw an incredible wire-to wire victory by local hero, Miguel Tabuena.
Strong interest
With two defending champions, Tabuena and 2025 Philippine Open champion Julien Sale, the tournament promises heightened intensity and strong local and international interest.
The Link Hong Kong Open, one of the most prestigious National Opens in world golf, staged at the Hong Kong Golf Club, is a players’ favorite and has always seen a massive participation of global stars.
The 2025 edition saw over 30 LIV Golf players tee it up, as young Tom McKibbin scored a memorable victory and secured a place at the Masters and The Open Championship in 2026.
Last year it was voted International Series Tournament of the Year by the players for the third successive time.
“The International Series continues to create greater meaning, higher stakes and more opportunities for players, fans and host nations alike,’ Asian Tour commissioner and CEO Cho Minn Thant said.
“This approach reinforces the Asian Tour’s role in the global game, while providing a clear pathway to the LIV Golf League.”
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