Monday 16 / December / 2024
MUSCAT: Oman will tee-off The International Series 2024 golf season when it hosts the International Series Oman at Al Mouj Muscat from February 22-25.
The US$2 million event will be the first stop of the ten-tournament schedule for the 2024 season, which will include seven world-class destinations. Boasting an increased prize pool of US$23 million, the pathway series to the LIV Golf League, sanctioned by the Asian Tour, will once again commence the year in Oman before making further return journeys to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Morocco, and Qatar.
Following the announcement in November of the inaugural International Series Macau presented by Wynn, the US$5 million PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers has also been confirmed as a further addition to the 2024 schedule.
Three further venues will be announced to complete the 10-event series that comprises the International Series, integrated into the Asian Tour schedule, with all tournaments carrying a minimum US$2 million prize fund.
Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series said: “Competition to host International Series events has been high, with interest coming from around the globe as venues, destinations and stakeholders embrace the new competition and excitement that The International Series has brought since launching in 2022.
“We remain committed to our mission of enhancing opportunities for players around the world and an open player pathway into the LIV Golf League and are excited to add some marquee events to the schedule for 2024.
“This will be a landmark season for The International Series, and we continue to go from strength to strength. We remain committed to providing a transparent player pathway that enables global golfers to compete in our tournaments and take an opportunity to play over the season for a place in the LIV Golf League.
“With our first confirmed dates for the season spanning the Arabian Gulf, China’s southern coast, southeast Asia and North Africa, the schedule underscores our commitment to being a truly International Series.”
‘Oman a fitting curtain raiser to the season’
Singh concluded: “Oman once again provides a fitting curtain raiser to the season, while Macau breaks new ground for us in a region that has a rich heritage of golf. By returning to Morocco for the first time since our inaugural season, we have compelling proof that our events are an attractive proposition to destinations with world-class golfing pedigree.”
The following tournaments are confirmed for the 2024 Asian Tour calendar:
February 22-25: International Series Oman, US$2mn
March 14-17: International Series Macau, US$2mn
July 4-7: International Series Morocco, US$2mn
October 31- November 3: Indonesian Masters, US$2mn
Nov 28- December 1: International Series Qatar, US$2.5mn
TBC: Hong Kong Open, US$2mn
TBC: PIF Saudi International, US$5mn.
