ASIAN TOUR · THE COMPETITION GUIDE
Asian Tour: Schedule, Rankings and the International Series
From established events across Asia to an increasingly international schedule, the Asian Tour gives players a route to compete across a wide range of courses, markets and fields.
A tour built around Asia’s variety
The Asian Tour stages professional tournaments across a region with very different golf traditions, climates and course styles. Its calendar can include established national Opens, destination events and tournaments co-sanctioned with other organisations. For players, that means a season that tests adaptability as well as scoring: travel, weather and unfamiliar course conditions can matter as much as a good week with the putter.
How the season ranking works
The Order of Merit tracks performance across the season, using results from eligible tournaments to rank players. It provides a broad picture of consistency rather than rewarding only a single victory. Event fields, qualifying categories and ranking points vary by tournament, so the official event regulations and current Order of Merit should always be used for precise details.
What is the International Series?
The International Series adds a high-profile group of events to the Asian Tour calendar and has helped connect the tour with a wider global field. Its role and pathway implications have evolved over time, so current qualification opportunities should be checked with the organisers rather than assumed from an older season. For fans, it is a useful way to follow players from Asia alongside international stars.
Why follow the Asian Tour?
The Tour offers a view of professional golf beyond the most familiar North American and European schedules. It is important for players building careers across Asia, and especially relevant to readers following golfers from the Middle East and North Africa who compete in Asian Tour and Asian Development Tour events. For a closer look at regional talent, read our report on Arab golfers competing on the Asian Tour.
