Staff WriterThe Jakarta International Championship is about to put Indonesia on the golfing map in a way not seen before, as the Asian Tour confirmed its newest jewel in the crown—a US$2 million tournament that will instantly become the richest in the nation’s history.
Scheduled for October 2–5 at the fabled Damai Indah Golf – PIK course, this inaugural event isn’t just a splash in the water hazard; it’s a tidal wave set to shake up the season’s climax.
This shiny new addition to the Asian Tour calendar will be the 13th stop of the year and carries a spot on the prestigious International Series—a collection of ten upper-tier events that act as a springboard into the LIV Golf League. Translation: one hot week in Jakarta could change a player’s career forever.
And Jakarta isn’t rolling out the red carpet quietly. With government backing, the tournament has been positioned as both a statement of sporting ambition and a marketing play to showcase the capital as a global city. In the process, it also hands local golfers a shot at mixing it with the game’s heavy hitters on home soil.
Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO of the Asian Tour, made it clear the stop has sentimental as well as strategic value. “Jakarta has been a popular and regular destination for the Asian Tour for decades, so staging the Jakarta International Championship has great meaning to us,” he said.
“It is going to be an incredible addition to our schedule, not only bringing something new to our line-up but also adding importance in terms of a lucrative purse, outstanding golf course and place on The International Series.”
The math isn’t hard: $2 million in prize money, one of Indonesia’s top tracks, and the fifth International Series event of the year. That’s enough to make the leaderboard sweat bullets.
Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, underlined the tournament’s significance for the season’s stretch run. “Jakarta is the perfect launch pad as we prepare for a thrilling conclusion to the season,” Singh said.
“This tournament, which kickstarts the second half of the campaign, will go a long way to deciding who wins The International Series Rankings race and earns a spot on the LIV Golf League next season.
The Jakarta International Championship is another milestone moment in a successful season which is taking us to new markets and established destinations, once more showcasing the strength of The International Series brand.
For the Asian Tour, momentum is building. Thirteen events remain, with over US$20 million in prize money still dangling like a carrot in front of hungry competitors.
The action resumes next week at the Shinhan Donghae Open in Korea, but October’s Jakarta stop already looks like the one with fireworks written all over it.
When the Jakarta International Championship tees off, expect more than just a tournament.
Expect a show—one with the promise of career-defining glory, a hefty payday, and perhaps, the start of Indonesia becoming a regular power player in global golf.
