September 5, 2025 | 12:00pm
MANILA, Philippines — South African star Dean Burmester and Australian {golfing} powerhouse Marc Leishman have confirmed their participation within the extremely anticipated Worldwide Sequence Philippines, set for October 23-26 on the Sta. Elena Golf Membership in Santa Rosa, Laguna. Their presence considerably boosts the worldwide profile of what would be the largest and most prestigious skilled golf championship ever staged within the nation.
This groundbreaking $2-million match marks the primary time the Philippines will host an occasion of this magnitude on the Asian Tour calendar, and pleasure is constructing for a historic week of elite-level golf and world-class leisure.
Burmester heads into the championship in peak type following a sensational season on the LIV Golf League, together with a breakthrough victory at LIV Golf Chicago — the place he outdueled world stars Jon Rahm and Josele Ballester in a dramatic playoff.
His 2025 marketing campaign additionally encompasses a runner-up end in Hong Kong and a number of top-three performances, securing a top-five end within the season standings and propelling his workforce, Stinger GC, to 3rd place general.
Becoming a member of him is the seasoned Leishman, who performs for the all-Australian Ripper GC. Leishman loved a stellar season of his personal, notching each particular person and workforce wins in Miami and persistently delivering with 5 extra top-15 finishes. His presence brings additional pedigree to an already formidable area.
Including veteran savvy is Englishman Richard Bland of Cleeks GC, a two-time Senior Main champion who completed within the prime 10 finally 12 months’s Worldwide Sequence England. Bland continued to impress within the LIV Golf League this season, together with a powerful fifth-place end in Adelaide.
This 12 months’s Worldwide Sequence Philippines will likely be headlined by 4 former main champions, all presently competing in LIV Golf, together with Bubba Watson — two-time Masters champion and captain of RangeGoats GC, Patrick Reed — 2018 Masters champion, representing 4Aces GC, Charl Schwartzel — 2011 Masters champion, a part of Stinger GC, Louis Oosthuizen — 2010 Open champion, additionally of Stinger GC.
Additionally within the fold is Jinichiro Kozuma of Iron Heads GC, whose rise via the ranks started with LIV Golf Promotions in 2023. Kozuma has been one to observe in 2025, with three top-10 finishes, together with a runner-up end in Dallas.
His former teammate, Scott Vincent of Zimbabwe, additionally arrives in blistering type after a dominant victory at IS Morocco and three extra top-10s on the Asian Tour, solidifying his status as a severe contender.
Thai standout Danthai Boonma, presently ranked fifth on the IS Rankings and eighth on the Asian Tour Order of Advantage, can be within the combine following a breakout 12 months.
In the meantime, John Catlin, the 2024 Asian Tour Order of Advantage champion, returns after an exciting season that included back-to-back wins on the Worldwide Sequence Macau offered by Wynn and the Saudi Open offered by PIF.
Homegrown hero Miguel Tabuena will lead the Philippines’ cost, aiming to leverage native data and nationwide help to problem the worldwide area. Tabuena’s presence ensures the native followers can have a powerful and skilled consultant to rally behind.
Past the fairways, followers can sit up for a dynamic match week, combining world-class leisure with top-tier golf. The IS Philippines will characteristic headline concert events, unique hospitality zones, stay music performances, connoisseur eating and immersive fan experiences.
This mix of sport and way of life will make the occasion a must-attend spectacle, drawing each golf fans and informal followers alike.
The occasion, offered by BingoPlus, is the seventh of 10 elevated tournaments on the Asian Tour’s 2025 calendar. These pivotal stops provide rating factors towards securing a coveted place within the LIV Golf League subsequent season — making each shot depend for these chasing their dream on golf’s greatest phases.
