Staff WriterThe International Series Cambodia didn’t tiptoe onto the 2025 golfing calendar—it barged in with the subtlety of a driver off the cart-path.
International Series Cambodia, presented by Royal Group, will drop anchor at Phnom Penh’s freshly cut Chhun On Golf Resort from 9–12 October, marking the sixth stop in a 10-event LIV Golf-backed world tour that’s starting to look as globetrotting as an airline pilot’s luggage tags.
A new frontier for The International Series
In a sport forever chasing fresh fairways, Cambodia is the intriguing rookie nobody saw coming.
The kingdom has flirted with top-flight golf before—Siem Reap’s Angkor Golf Resort hosted the Handa Faldo Cambodian Classic back in 2012—but a full-blown International Series date is a different animal altogether.
Expect a stew of established LIV big hitters and the Asian Tour’s form horses jostling for a purse fat enough to make a Wall Street banker blush.
Royal Group rolls out the red carpet
Chairman Kith Meng couldn’t hide his delight—or his patriotism. “Bringing The International Series to Cambodia, and the Chhun On Golf Resort, is a major milestone for us in the development of the golf industry and tourism in our country, which under the 7th Mandate of the Royal Government, Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia is supporting and welcoming of such sporting tourism events.
“By hosting the International Series in Cambodia, we are not only promoting our beautiful country on a global stage but also inspiring our youth and local communities to engage with sports.
This event will serve as a catalyst for tourism and hospitality industries while showcasing the rich culture and hospitality that Cambodia has to offer.
“We are committed to making this an unforgettable experience for players and spectators alike, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Chhun On Golf Resort this October.
“With a world-class field of LIV Golf and Asian Tour players, Cambodia will be firmly on the map and fans all over the world will be able to see the incredible calibre of courses and facilities we have in Cambodia.”
Spoken like a man who knows the value of a good leaderboard—and an even better tourism advert.
Why Phnom Penh, and why now?
According to Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, the answer is simple: “Adding Cambodia to the schedule is an important step as we continue to grow our brand among new audiences, offer playing opportunities to the best in the region, and strengthen the growing global golf ecosystem by enabling the development of the game at grass roots within this key market.”
Translation? Cambodia’s fairways are green, its hospitality greener, and its potential greener still.
Asian Tour’s seal of approval
The Asian Tour has long fancied Cambodia’s chances. Commissioner & CEO Cho Minn Thant summed it up with trademark understatement:
“This is another important date in the calendar for the Asian Tour. Cambodia is a country we have forged strong links with on a number of levels over the years.”
Those “links” include last year’s ADT Players Championship presented by The R&A and, more importantly, a proven pathway from International Series podiums to the glare and glitz of the LIV Golf League.
What’s at stake
Elevated prize fund: Previous International Series stops have dangled cheques that make journeymen weep with joy. Expect no less here.
Ranking points & LIV golden ticket: Win big in Phnom Penh and you’re suddenly on LIV’s radar, private jets and all.
Showcase for Cambodia: From Angkor temples to Khmer cuisine, the spinoffs for tourism are broader than Bryson DeChambeau’s shoulders.
Course notes: Chhun On Golf Resort
Still smelling of fresh paint and fairway stripes, Chhun On promises wide landing areas off the tee, water that lurks in all the wrong—and therefore right—places, and greens slicker than a politician’s handshake.
October’s monsoon edge should add a dash of unpredictability that television producers love and caddies dread.
The bottom line
Golf’s migrant circus is nothing if not adventurous, and this latest stop proves it. Come October, the spotlight swings to Phnom Penh, where a new chapter in Asian golf will be written—probably in birdies, possibly in bogeys, but definitely in bold strokes.
If you fancy witnessing history where ancient temples meet shiny new wedges, bookmark those dates.
For schedules, ticket details and the rest of the 2025 roadmap, point your browser at internationalseries.com—because you never know when the next passport stamp might be issued.
Fairways and greens, folks. See you in Cambodia.
