VINCENT TOPS INTERNATIONAL SERIES ORDER OF MERIT, EARNS SPOT IN 2023 LIV GOLF LEAGUE

The International Series is a ground-breaking series of events launched this year on the Asian Tour with prize purses of U.S. $1.5 million and above, played across seven countries.

LIV Golf has made a substantial commitment in the International Series, which has become a key component in helping to recognize and develop next-generation stars as well as providing playing opportunities for LIV Golf members. 

The final tournament of the seven-event series, the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by Tunas Niaga Energi, was competed Sunday at Royale Jakarta Golf Club. The winner of the International Series Order of Merit receives an exemption into the highly anticipated LIV Golf League for next year.

Vincent claimed that exemption after his tie for 10th left him with earnings of $517,845 for his seven International Series starts. American Sihwan Kim finished second at $437,133.33 in six starts.

“It feels pretty special to win the International Series Order of Merit this year," Vincent said. "It was not something that was on my radar earlier this year. Now that it is a reality, it’s unreal. ...

“It’s incredible. Getting a taste of LIV this year, you want to go back. You want to compete against the best in the world. The fact that I get to do that now, it’s really cool, and I look forward to the challenge.”

Here's a look at Vincent's results on the International Series this year:

Vincent's win in early June at the International Series England – the first Asian Tour event played in the UK – not only helped set him up for his run to the Order of Merit title, it also led to playing privileges for the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series in 2022.

“The highlight for me was the International Series in London," Vincent said. "Making a putt to win on that last hole was just really cool. Ten-footer, left to right, down the hill. Making that putt was special.”

Vincent played in all eight LIV Golf events this season, with his best finish a 14th in Chicago. He played for four different teams – Smash GC in London, Cleeks GC in Portland, Iron Heads GC in Bedminster and Torque GC for the final five tournaments. He finished 42nd on the earnings list with just under $1.5 million cumulative for individual and team earnings.

In addition to winning the International Series Order of Merit, Vincent finished third in the Asian Tour Order of Merit behind winner Sihwan Kim and second-place Bio Kim.

The 2023 International Series will include 10 tournaments across the globe, each with prize money of at least $2 million. The Asian Tour recently announced that Oman will host an International Series event Feb. 9-12 at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat.

“The International Series has been a real game changer, not just through access to LIV Golf but also because of the bigger purses on offer, and for the experiences that offer a pathway to growth and development for all the players," said Cho Minn Thant, CEO and Commissioner of the Asian Tour.

“It has created a genuinely exciting climax to the season, alongside the Asian Tour Order of Merit title, and this excitement will grow as the series evolves going forward. Big congratulations to Scott Vincent – it will be a pleasure to see the International Series Order of Merit winner defend his title in our flagship events next season.”