Burmester, Leishman among LIV Golf stars set for International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus

MANILA, Philippines - In-form 2025 tournament winners Dean Burmester and Marc Leishman headline the latest wave of LIV Golf stars confirmed for International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, one of the region’s most anticipated events. The event takes place from Oct. 23–26.

Burmester of Stinger GC brings the momentum of a breakthrough victory at LIV Golf Miami, where he defeated heavyweights Jon Rahm, the captain of Legion XIII, and Joaquin Niemann, captain of Torque GC, in a dramatic playoff. His stellar 2025 season also included 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, arrives in the Philippines on the back of a superb season that included both an individual and team win in Miami, plus 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 International Series England last year 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, Scott Vincent, will also join the line-up in excellent form following a commanding victory at International Series Morocco. On top of that, the Zimbabwean has also secured three additional top-10 finishes on the Asian Tour this season, putting 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 season in 2024 with back-to-back wins at International Series Macau presented by Wynn and Saudi Open presented by PIF, as well as two narrow play-off losses. The trio will be chasing the vital rankings points that could ultimately earn a place on the LIV Golf League next season.

Four major champions 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 that form a pathway onto LIV Golf for players from around the world via the season-long Rankings race.

The tournament will take place at Sta. Elena Golf Club from Oct. 23–26, bringing a dynamic entertainment experience with headline concerts, exclusive hospitality, live music, gourmet dining, and immersive fan activities throughout tournament week.

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