Top-ranked players from India’s pro league to earn International Series starts and access to LIV Golf opportunities
Singapore – The LIV Golf-backed International Series and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) have today unveiled a direct performance pathway that will propel India’s top performers onto the global stage. Leading IGPL players will gain access to various International Series events and further opportunities to compete at LIV Golf Promotions, accelerating their progression into elite-level golf.
The collaboration was formalised at Aramco LIV Golf Singapore, where leaders from both organisations confirmed their shared ambition to strengthen the developmental pathway for emerging talent. Present were LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil, IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy, Mani Indhar, Head of IGPL International Partnerships, as well as IGPL franchise owner and tennis icon Leander Paes, a former doubles world No. 1, 18-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic bronze medallist. IGPL is also backed by cricket legend Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador who comes strongly on board with the shared belief of wanting to take Indian golf to the next level.
Through the partnership, IGPL’s leading players, determined by the league’s rankings at agreed points during the season, will earn places in various International Series events across the calendar.
Competing in The International Series will give these players the chance to test themselves on world-class courses against elite international fields and a higher level of competition. Strong performances can open the door to further opportunities across the LIV Golf ecosystem, including a pathway to the League through the season-long International Series Rankings and LIV Golf Promotions.
Scott O’Neil, CEO of LIV Golf, said: “LIV Golf is committed to growing the global ecosystem, expanding player opportunities, and rewarding top performance around the world. India is a market with huge potential for the sport, and aligning IGPL with LIV Golf and The International Series helps create a clearer ladder for talented players to test themselves internationally, progress their careers through these pathways, and inspire India’s next generation of golf stars.”
Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, said: “A core mission of The International Series is to give emerging talent the chance to test themselves on a global stage alongside some of the biggest names in the game. Through this partnership with IGPL, India’s top performers gain a direct pathway towards the sport’s most elite stages. It’s more than just a spot in the field; it’s an invitation to sharpen their skills against the best in the business and thrive in a high-stakes environment. We are proud to help create that stage for the next generation of players in India.”
Mani Indhar, Head of IGPL International Partnerships, said: “IGPL has always had a vision to develop an ecosystem to push Indian golf forward by giving players more opportunities to compete and develop towards global standards. Partnering with LIV Golf and The International Series allows our top-ranked players to step into world-class fields and prove they can compete at the highest level.”
IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy further added, “This kind of an opportunity is a gamechanger for Indian golfing talent, and we are happy to extend our platform to such incredible opportunities.”.
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Image: The signing ceremony took place this morning, 12 March, at Aramco LIV Golf Singapore. From left: Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series; Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of IGPL; Mani Indhar, Head of IGPL International Partnerships; IGPL Franchise Owner and tennis icon Leander Paes; Scott O’Neil, CEO of LIV Golf; and Ross Hallett, Head of Events, LIV Golf. Photo by LIV Golf.
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Notes to Editors
About The International Series
Launched in 2022 following a landmark investment from LIV Golf, The International Series is a set of elevated events on the Asian Tour calendar, staged across multiple continents and co-sanctioned by both LIV Golf and the Asian Tour. With growing fields and expanding global reach, it has established itself as one of the most scalable pathways in men’s professional golf. The Series features elevated prize funds, world-class destinations and a defined route to the LIV Golf League, while also offering players from around the world meaningful opportunities to qualify for golf’s Major championships.
At its core, The International Series is designed to grow the game by creating a platform for progression, where emerging homegrown talent can test themselves alongside established international stars and take the next step in their careers. From 2026, the Series will also add and elevate select National Opens, strengthening the calendar with high-performance proving grounds that deliver genuine opportunity within a truly international competitive environment.
The fifth season in 2026 will tee off in Japan before travelling to Singapore, Vietnam, Morocco, India and China, culminating in a dramatic finale in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additional high stakes stops in the Philippines and Hong Kong will also feature in the schedule as players battle for a spot in the LIV Golf League.
Over the past four seasons, events have also taken place in England, Scotland, Qatar, Korea, Oman, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia and Egypt.
About IGPL
The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) is committed to transforming the golf landscape in India by promoting a faster-paced, younger, inclusive, and screen-centric culture. As India’s first-ever professional golf tour to feature men and women, IGPL empowers professional golfers by offering strategic pathways to success through competitive events across premier courses.
Backed by the vision of cricket legend Yuvraj Singh as co-founder and brand ambassador, IGPL has secured official approval from the Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, forged partnerships with the Indian Golf Union (IGU) and the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI), and earned the backing of the Asian Tour — setting the stage for a true revolution in Indian golf.
About LIV Golf
Now in its fourth season, the LIV Golf League features 13 teams competing for both an Individual and Team title at premier golf courses across the world. As the first truly global golf League, LIV Golf is constantly innovating to set a new standard in sport and redefine the fan experience through the lens of music, culture, and entertainment, while growing the game of golf for a new era of players and fans around the world. Headquartered in New York and London, the League holds events in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, with broadcasts reaching nearly 900 million households in more than 200 international markets and territories. LIV Golf was designed to expand the sport on a global level, bring new audiences to the game, create new value within the golfing ecosystem, and enhance the game’s societal impact far beyond the course through the League’s Impact & Sustainability efforts.
In 2022, LIV Golf launched The International Series, which features 10 elevated events in world-class destinations. Co-sanctioned by LIV Golf and the Asian Tour, these events offer a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League and the Majors.
The Asian Tour
The Asian Tour is celebrated as the most vibrant, youthful and diverse golf tour in the world. It has built a reputation for intense competition on the course and warm camaraderie off it.
The Tour, which was launched in 2004, is responsible for looking after the best interests of over 350 members, representing 35 countries managing a year-long schedule of events across five continents.
Since 2022, The International Series has featured prominently. Consisting of 10 upper-tier events integrated into the schedule, the landmark initiative provides a pathway to the LIV Golf League via The International Series Rankings.
The Tour is the official sanctioning body for professional golf in the region and a member of the International Federation of PGA Tours. It is an affiliate of The R&A and all sanctioned events qualify for Official World Golf Ranking points.
It controls its television production and distribution through Asian Tour Media (a joint venture with IMG) which broadcasts to over 100 countries worldwide.
Rolex, Kweichow Moutai and Bluewater are the Tour’s three main partners.
The Tour also operates the Asian Development Tour – the popular feeder circuit that nurtures the next generation of stars.
In 2018, it set up Asian Tour Destinations – an affiliate network with exclusive, world-class golfing venues across the region.
