The International Series Oman commences on Thursday 9 February, at Official Host Venue Al Mouj Golf – one of the Middle East’s top ranked courses making the perfect setting for the first of the 10 elevated Asian Tour events in 2023.
With enhanced investment for the 2023 season, the 132-player field comprising many of the world’s best golfers will compete for US$2m on the Greg Norman designed layout, which stretches across 2km of stunning oceanfront adjacent to the Gulf of Oman.
The blockbuster field of Asian Tour stars featuring alongside several of the best players on the planet – including Major winners Sergio Garcia, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen, and Charl Schwartzel – will also have the hottest ticket in town as they’re welcomed to a pre-tournament reception at the five-star Kempinski Hotel Muscat.
Nasser Al Sheibani, CEO – Al Mouj Muscat, said: “Such a prestigious event deserves a truly prestigious location, and our multi-award-winning course at Al Mouj Muscat is the perfect location. It has been specifically designed to offer a playing experience that is as challenging as it is memorable. We are excited to welcome all participants to this fantastic event.”
As professional golf returns to the Sultanate of Oman for the first time since 2020, many other businesses in Muscat have been fast to show their support for The International Series, including the event’s Official Energy Partner, CC Energy Development Oman; Official Medical Partner, Grand Medical Care, and Oasis, the Official Water Partner.
Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, said: “We have a strong platform with our TV broadcast through to on-site activations and engagement initiatives, helping ensure our selected partners’ values align with ours.
“Expanding the International Series on the Asian Tour to different countries has allowed us to discover new possibilities with partners, something we aim to achieve with each event.”
More information about the International Series Oman, can be found by visiting: Asian Tour | Professional Golf Tour in Asia.
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.
Staged throughout the year across Asia, Europe and the Middle East to a mix of established and emerging golf markets, each event guarantees a minimum prize purse of $2M.
Established in 2022, the ground-breaking series also awards the leading points-scorer in The International Series Order of Merit with exemption into the following season’s LIV Golf League.
The 2023 International Series schedule includes: Oman (9-12 February), Qatar (16-19 February), Thailand (9-12 March), and Vietnam (13-16 April), with six more events to be announced.
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