Golfers will tee off on May 8 in the Land of the Rising Sun as the Asian Tour’s International Series makes its way to Japan’s renowned Caledonian Golf Club for the first time! After successful tournaments in India and Macau, this third elevated event of the season promises to engage fans with a talented field of 156 players competing for a share of the $2 million prize pool. With $360,000 awarded to the winner and $220,000 for the runner-up, the competition will be intense. If you want to catch the action, here’s the TV guide to do it.
The TV schedule for this event, unlike many other Asian Tour or PGA Tour events, offers fewer viewing options, which may limit accessibility for some fans. The first round is set to begin on May 8. As a result, on Thursday, the International Series Japan will officially kick off with Round 1 at 12:00 AM (ET) on Golf Channel.
Following that, the International Series Japan, part of the LIV Golf-backed group of elite events, will tee off on Friday for the second round. To watch the players in action, you can catch all the May 9 actions, starting at 12:00 AM (ET), on Golf Channel.
The Caledonian Golf Club will host the third round on the same day as its second round, May 9. Consequently, this round will begin on Golf Channel at 11:00 PM (ET). Fans can look forward to an exciting display of skill and competition as the players continue to battle for the top positions as the tournament nears its conclusion.
Now in its third season, the event will feature the final leg of this prestigious tournament on May 10. Accordingly, the final round will take place on Saturday at 11:00 PM (ET), and Golf Channel will broadcast it. However, as the first day of the tournament approaches, the Saudi-backed league will likely offer more viewing options. Now that we have the TV guide, here are a few golfers you can keep your eyes on!
Golfers to watch out for at the 2025 International Series Japan
Many LIV Golf members will not attend the inaugural event due to the upcoming prestigious PGA Championship. However, thanks to the last league spot in South Korea, we can expect to see a strong lineup of star players on the field. Among them is Tom McKibbin, a rising star from LIV Golf who has been making waves on the tour. He will be eager to showcase his skills at the prestigious Caledonian Golf Club in Japan.
This week’s venue in Japan
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— Asian Tour (@asiantourgolf) May 5, 2025
Joining McKibbin is John Catlin, another LIV golfer who has demonstrated his skills in various tournaments. Catlin concluded an impressive 2024 season by finishing at the top of the Asian Tour Order of Merit, a year marked by consecutive victories at the International Series Macau.
Representing Hong Kong, Taichi Kho and Matthew Cheung are also keen to make an impact at this event. Kho, recognized for his outstanding performances on the Asian Tour, is looking to narrow the gap on the leaders in the rankings. Meanwhile, Cheung, making his return to the tour, is eager to show that he can compete with the best. With such a talented field, this tournament is set to be an exciting display of skill and competition.
Which golfer will you be supporting? After all, there’s a lot on the line, namely the chance for one player to earn a potentially life-changing LIV Golf contract at the end of the season, awarded to the star who finishes at the top of the International Series rankings.
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