Strongest ever field with 15 LIV Golf stars and multiple champions to face off at International Series India presented by DLF

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A total of 15 stars from the LIV Golf League, alongside nine winners from the 2024 Asian Tour season, will participate in the prestigious US$ 2 million International Series India presented by DLF.

This tournament, one of the most exclusive golf events to take place on the Indian subcontinent, will feature an impressive lineup of top golfers.

Leading the charge is Bryson DeChambeau, the reigning major champion, who secured a victory at the US Open and finished in the top six at three of the four Majors in 2024. His presence highlights the tournament's status, as he headlines a strong field of competitors at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, where the event is scheduled to take place from January 30 to February 2.

Among the top 20 players from the LIV Golf League, six will compete, with DeChambeau (ranked 8th) joined by his Crushers GC teammates Paul Casey (11th) and Anirban Lahiri (16th). Other notable names include Carlos Ortiz (13th) and Joaquin Niemann (2nd) from Torque GC, as well as Abraham Ancer (12th) of Fireballs GC.

The field will also feature the likes of Mito Pereira and Sebastian Munoz, completing the list of Torque GC players, alongside Harold Varner III from 4Aces GC, known for his exceptional skills. Andy Ogletree, the 2023 International Series Rankings champion and a three-time winner, will also tee it up, alongside Peter Uihlein of RangeGoats GC, who finished runner-up in the rankings and bagged two International Series victories last season.

American John Catlin, the 2024 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner, will make his appearance, following his impressive back-to-back wins at the International Series Macau and Saudi Open in 2023. Caleb Surratt of Legion XIII and Cameron Tringale of HyFlyers GC are other confirmed names in the field.

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, shared his excitement, stating, "The blend of superstar players, proven champions, and rising stars perfectly embodies the essence of The International Series."

In addition to the international stars, Indian golfers with remarkable achievements will also compete. Besides Lahiri, former Asian Tour Order of Merit winners Shubhankar Sharma (2018) and Jeev Milkha Singh (2006 and 2008), along with Gaganjeet Bhullar, who has the most wins by an Indian on the Asian Tour (11 titles), will represent India. The field is rounded out by SSP Chawrasia, Rashid Khan, Rahil Gangjee, Ajeetesh Sandhu, Yuvraj Sandhu, and Karandeep Kochhar. Shiv Kapur, a four-time winner, will be the first reserve.

Lahiri, Sharma, and Jeev Milkha Singh stand out as the only Indians to have finished in the Top-10 of a Major, adding to the event's prestige.

A highlight of the field is 15-year-old amateur Kartik Singh, who ranked third at the 2024 Junior Players Championship. Kartik, the highest-ranked Indian amateur, has represented Asia-Pacific in the Junior Presidents Cup and played a key role in the team's win in the Bonallack Trophy earlier this month.

The event also marks the debut of new LIV Golf signings Luis Masaveu of Fireballs GC and Frederik Kjettrup of Cleeks GC, who will use this tournament as preparation for their LIV Golf debut in Riyadh the following week.

Thailand's Suteepat Prateeptienchai, with two wins in 2024, joins Uihlein and Catlin in the field. Additional players such as Richard T Lee (BNI Indonesian Masters champion), MJ Maguire (Black Mountain Championship winner), Jbe Kruger (Mercuries Taiwan Masters winner), and other top names from South Korea, Thailand, and the UK further elevate the competition.

The International Series India presented by DLF marks the first LIV Golf-backed event in India and is set to become a key part of the Asian Tour's 10 elevated events this season. Other stops in the series include locations such as Macau, Morocco, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia, with more to be announced soon. The series serves as a qualification pathway for the LIV Golf League, offering players the chance to secure spots for the upcoming season through the rankings or the LIV Golf Promotions event.