Asian Tour: 10 LIV Golf stars to play International Series event in England at Lee Westwood’s home course
- Major winners Patrick Reed and Graeme McDowell among those committed to playing in August tournament
- Others already signed up include Abraham Ancer, Anirban Lahiri and Richard Bland
Major winners Patrick Reed and Graeme McDowell will join former world no 1 Lee Westwood at his home course in England, as the Asian Tour’s International Series returns after a summer break in August.
The trio are among a group of 10 from the LIV Golf circuit who will play in the International Series England event on the Colt Course at Close House Golf Club near Newcastle.
Also expected to take part in the US$2 million tournament are the likes of this year’s PIF Saudi International victor Abraham Ancer, and India’s Anirban Lahiri.
“I’ve had the privilege of playing at home in tournament situations before, and there is truly nothing quite like it,” Westwood said. “Local excitement is building nicely with some of the players confirmed.
“I’ve been embraced by the people of Northumbria since I set up home there; their passion for sport is unrivalled and the full field will feel that during the tournament week – the atmosphere will be tremendous.”
Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra and American Jason Kokrak also make International Series returns after playing in the first event on the Asian Tour’s 2023 schedule in Oman.
