The Asian Tour has officially introduced the inaugural Jakarta International Championship, a new and thrilling tournament that will enhance the excitement as the season nears its end. This event, boasting a US$2 million prize fund, is now Indonesia’s richest golf tournament and highlights the country's strong support for professional golf in Asia.
Scheduled from October 2 to 5, the championship will take place at the prestigious Damai Indah Golf – PIK course, marking the 13th stop of the Asian Tour season. It also forms part of The International Series, a collection of ten elite tournaments on the Asian Tour that provide a direct route to the LIV Golf League, with Jakarta being the fifth event on this series this year.
The Jakarta government supports the event, viewing it as a chance to present Jakarta as a major global city and offer local players a rare opportunity to compete at an elite level on home turf. The Asian Tour’s Commissioner & CEO Cho Minn Thant emphasized the significance of Jakarta in the tour's history and the excitement this new championship brings, alongside Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, who highlighted its crucial role in the season’s second half and its impact on the rankings and qualification for the LIV Golf League.
With 13 events remaining in the season and over US$20 million in prize money at stake, the Jakarta International Championship stands out as a milestone, promising a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Asian Tour season. The next event after Jakarta is the Shinhan Donghae Open in Korea.