As the Asian Tour gears up for the third International Series event
of 2023 at Black Mountain GC in Thailand, 9-12 March, professionals have
been united in praise for the season openers in the Middle East. 161 players representing 31 different countries have teed up in The
International Series 2023 to date at tournaments in Oman and Qatar. Japan’s Takumi Kanaya
claimed victory at Al Mouj Golf in Oman, followed by Andy Ogletree from the United
States in Qatar who became the first two-time International Series winner. The 24-year-old has earned US$496,750 from his two International
Series appearances of 2023 and now sits atop both the Asian Tour Order of
Merit and International Series Order of Merit. Singing the praises of his
experience in Qatar following his victory, he said: “[I am] super pleased to
be the champion here, it’s unbelievable! “The
International Series is generating very strong fields and I would like to
think this is definitely growing the game by heading to different countries.
[I am] super proud to win a golf tournament playing like this.” |
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Three-time Asian Tour winner Sangmoon
Bae rolled back the years, securing his first top 10 finish
since his military service ended in 2017. He said of Qatar: "I love this country
and I’m so excited to be here." Fellow Korean Bio Kim was similarly outspoken about the venue, he
added: “I haven’t
been to Qatar before, but the views from this golf course are amazing.” Securing a
tied 13th finish at the International Series Qatar, South African Charl Schwartzel, the 2011
Masters champion and LIV Golf London 2022 winner, shared many fond memories
of the country having first played in Qatar 20 years ago. Reminiscing about
his Doha debut, he said: “I’ve been coming here since I first got my tour
card in 2003, which was my first full year out. This was always one of the
better stops. They’ve lengthened it and made other changes but being here
brings back nice memories.”
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International Series Thailand The International Series comprises of 10 events on the Asian Tour
schedule, enhanced to provide more playing opportunities with elevated prize
funds and a pathway to the biggest stages in golf. The International Series returns
to Thailand at the Black Mountain Golf Club from 9-12 March 2023 for the
third series event of 2023, with a guaranteed minimum
prize purse of $2m. Phachara Khongwatmai, who finished tied
fourth in Qatar, discussed returning to his home country. He said: “I’m
looking to be the winner because that one last year, I finished second,
hopefully I can win this year.” Fellow
countryman and 2019 Asian Tour Order of Merit Champion Jazz Janewatananond also outlined
his excitement for the series to return to Black Mountain Golf Club: “It’s amazing
because the first ever International Series event played last year was at
Black Mountain Golf Club. Playing in front of my family and in front of Thai
fans is going to be amazing.” |
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The full list of tournament entries for the International Series
Thailand can be viewed here. More
information about the International Series Thailand, can be found by
visiting: Asian Tour | Professional Golf
Tour in Asia |
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Thai golfers look ahead to home fixture for International Series Thailand at Black Mountain GC
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