All roads in Southeast Asia point to Manila this coming October 23-26,2025 as the LIV Golf’s International Series Philippines presented by Bingo Plus will make its inaugural stop at the prestigious Sta. Elena Golf Club in Manila.
This International Series stop, though not a full-fledged LIV Golf League event, is arguably a crucial component of the Saudi-backed venture’s long-term strategy. This event is not just about the purse, a whopping $2 million prize purse. This event is about cultural immersion, talent identification, and market penetration in one of the world’s most passionate golfing regions.
The International Series acts as the official bridge between the Asian Tour’s established framework and the lucrative team model of the LIV League.
The confirmed roster of participants are sure crowd drawers led by two time majors winner Dustin Johnson (2016 US Open, 2020 Master’s), two time Masters Champion Bubba Watson (2012,2014), Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen all previous major winners. Add to the established names the likes of recent LIV series winners Dean Burmester and Marc Leishman and it’s surely a formula for excitement. These household names in golf will compete with our local golfing heroes and other promising Asian Tour professionals in our home soil.
This is the ultimate audition.
For local golfers like Miguel Tabuena, Keanu Jahns, Rupert Zaragoza, Aidric Chan, Carl Corpus, Justin Quilban, Sean Ramos, a strong performance in Manila can literally fast-track their career, offering a direct route to the LIV Golf League at the end of the season. For them, a strong finish in Manila Leg doesn’t just mean a huge payday from the $2 million purse; it also means points, prestige, and the chance to catapult them into the next level of the sport. It is the ultimate test for will and skill.
The International Series Philippines is the sixth of nine elevated Asian Tour stops, culminating in the PIF Saudi International in November.
For the Filipino fans this spectacle isn’t just about watching golf. It’s about experiencing the future of the game where aside from seeing international golf stars compete with local heroes , the festival atmosphere will surely create excitement and fun among the fans and audience.
This is a shot in the arm for the Philippines if it wants to establish itself as a mandatory stop on the global golf calendar. Making the International Series Philippines a sounding success is the first baby step.
The stage is set. All the ingredients are there. Let the action begin.
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