Golf · Asian Tour · 2026

Date & time

2 Apr 2026, 00:00

Round

3

Location

Chiba, Japan

The Asian Tour’s International Series kicks off its 2026 season at the renowned Caledonian Golf Club in Chiba. The primary challenge for the 156-player field is the course's intricate layout and lightning-fast greens, which are widely considered some of the best in Japan. The objective for the elite field—featuring LIV Golf stars and Asian Tour regulars—is to secure a strong start in the race for the International Series Rankings and a coveted pathway to the 2027 LIV Golf League. Strategically, the opening round is a test of precision and local knowledge. The objective for the players is to navigate the "penalizing" bunkering that frames the fairways, particularly on the difficult par-4 closing stretch. The goal for the morning wave is to capitalize on the calmer conditions before the coastal winds typically intensify in the afternoon. With a $2,000,000 prize fund at stake, the tactical focus for the favorites is to identify the correct levels on the tiered greens to avoid the defensive lag putting that Shadow Creek-style surfaces often demand.