The Philippines will again host a leg of the International Series this year, with organizers confirming the tournament’s return from Nov. 12 to 15 as part of the LIV Golf-backed circuit.
The announcement was made by Rahul Singh during the Philippine GolfCon 2026, where he underscored the country’s growing importance as a destination for global golf events.
Singh said the 2026 staging will serve as the penultimate event of the International Series calendar, raising the stakes for players seeking qualification to the LIV Golf League in 2027.
“We are very pleased to confirm that the International Series will be returning to the Philippines,” Singh said, noting the strong support from government, sponsors and local stakeholders.
The Philippines hosted its inaugural International Series event in 2025, highlighted by a strong showing from Filipino ace Miguel Tabuena and the participation of top international names such as Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed.
Organizers also confirmed a strengthened partnership with the Philippine government, particularly the Department of Tourism, which will serve as a tourism partner of the International Series.
Singh said the collaboration will give the Philippines sustained global exposure across multiple tournament stops, including events in Japan, Singapore, Morocco, Hong Kong, China and the Middle East.
“This is unprecedented… we are able to take the Philippines to the world,” he said, citing the series’ international broadcast and digital reach.
The announcement comes as stakeholders gathered for the GolfCon Invitational at the Intramuros Golf Club, the curtain-raiser for Philippine GolfCon 2026.
Held March 12–13, the two-day night golf event brought together industry leaders, sponsors and tourism officials in a show of unity aimed at strengthening the country’s golf ecosystem.
GolfCon chairman Jesse Guerrero said the initiative reflects the growing role of golf in driving tourism and economic activity.
“The Philippine golf industry is thriving, and the opportunities ahead are tremendous,” Guerrero said.
The main GolfCon 2026 expo, held at the Manila Marriott Hotel, is expected to draw golfers, tourism stakeholders and industry professionals, featuring exhibits on equipment, training technology and golf travel experiences.
