Scott Vincent, Yosuke Asaji secure LIV golf berths in International Series finale

Field Level Media
23 Nov 2025, 09:25 GMT+10

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Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent secured his return to LIV Golf on Saturday after finishing atop the International Series rankings, with Japan's Yosuke Asaji also earning promotion as the season-long race concluded at the Saudi International in Riyadh.

Vincent, 33, entered the week with a narrow lead in the standings but survived a shaky final round to clinch the year-long title. His four-over-par finish Sunday left him well off the pace at Riyadh Golf Club, yet his closest challengers failed to produce the high finishes required to threaten his position. The result returns Vincent to the LIV circuit one year after his relegation.

Vincent, who won in Morocco earlier this year, said the pressure of securing a spot on the breakaway tour made for a restless night before the final round.

'Obviously not knowing and not trying to look at leaderboards, you don't know how much of a cushion you have,' he said. 'You don't want to be the guy who is ahead and loses, all those things.

'Once I got moving and got into my routine, putting and range work, I definitely settled down. I just didn't play great today, but obviously my performance over the season was enough.'

Asaji, 32, claimed the second automatic berth, becoming the first Japanese player to graduate under the expanded qualification system. Though he missed the cut in Riyadh, his victory in Singapore earlier this month proved decisive. The Asian Tour veteran will make his LIV debut when the 2026 season opens in February.

--Field Level Media

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