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IN-FORM 2025 tournament winners Dean Burmester and Marc Leishman headline the latest wave of LIV Golf stars, including Zimbabwe’s top professional golfer Scott Vincent, confirmed for the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus — one of the region’s most eagerly anticipated events. The tournament will take place from 23–26 October.
Burmester of Stinger GC arrives with the momentum of a breakthrough victory at LIV Golf Miami, where he triumphed over heavyweights Jon Rahm, captain of Legion XIII, and Joaquin Niemann, captain of Torque GC, in a dramatic playoff.
His stellar 2025 season also featured a runner-up finish at LIV Golf Hong Kong and two additional top-three results, securing fifth place in the season standings and lifting Stinger GC to third overall.
Leishman, a member of the all-Australian Ripper GC, heads to the Philippines following a superb season that included both individual and team wins in Miami, along with five other top-15 finishes.
Adding further star power to the line-up is veteran Richard Bland of Cleeks Golf Club. The two-time Senior Major champion and top-10 finisher at last year’s International Series England recorded six top-15 finishes this season on LIV Golf, including an impressive fifth place in Adelaide.
Iron Heads GC standout Jinichiro Kozuma is also in the field. The Japanese player, who originally earned his spot through the LIV Golf Promotions event in 2023, has shown real promise this season with three top-10 finishes, including a runner-up result in Dallas.
Kozuma’s former teammate, Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent, will also join the line-up in excellent form following a commanding victory at International Series Morocco.
In addition, Vincent has secured three further top-10 finishes on the Asian Tour this season, placing him in strong contention and marking him as one of the players to watch.
Asian Tour rising star Danthai Boonma will also be in action at Sta. Elena Golf Club this October. The Thai talent has enjoyed a standout season, currently ranked fifth on the International Series Rankings and eighth on the Asian Tour Order of Merit, bolstered by a runner-up finish at International Series Morocco.Last year’s Asian Tour Order of Merit champion John Catlin will also be in the mix for what promises to be a thrilling week in the Philippines.
The American enjoyed a standout 2024 season with back-to-back wins at International Series Macau presented by Wynn and the Saudi Open presented by PIF, as well as two narrow playoff losses.
The trio will be chasing vital ranking points that could ultimately earn them a place on the LIV Golf League next season.
Four major champions currently playing on LIV Golf have already been confirmed: RangeGoats GC captain Bubba Watson, 4Aces GC’s Patrick Reed, and the Stinger GC duo of Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen, along with home hero Miguel Tabuena.
International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus is the seventh of 10 elevated events on the Asian Tour schedule, forming a pathway onto LIV Golf for players from around the world via the season-long rankings race.
The tournament will be held at Sta Elena Golf Club from October 23–26, offering a dynamic entertainment experience with headline concerts, exclusive hospitality, live music, gourmet dining, and immersive fan activities throughout the week.
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