Macau jackpot

Big-time golf returns to Macau in March when Wynn brings the Asian Tour's International Series to the SAR.

The International Series Macau presented by Wynn, to be played at the Macau Golf and Country Club on March 14-17, is the newest addition to the set of elevated events introduced on the Asian Tour through a landmark US$300 million (HK$2.34 billion) investment with LIV Golf.

The event was launched at Wynn Macau yesterday with the promise of a high-profile field as 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed and 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell joining Andy Ogletree, the 2023 International Series Order of Merit champion, in a special press conference.

In one of the highlights of the launch, the three pros targeted a floating green from an elevated tee box on the Wynn Macau rooftop.

"We are proud to sponsor the very first International Series Macau, part of a new elite tier of sporting events and entertaining offerings in Asia," said Linda Chen, president and vice chairman of the board of Wynn Macau Limited. "This world-class golf tournament underscores our commitment to supporting the Macao SAR government's '1+4' diversification development strategy, growing the sports industry and strengthening the city's position as a world center of tourism and leisure."

Rahul Singh, head of the International Series, said:"The International Series offers a dynamic platform with a proven track record for attracting big names. I would like to express my gratitude to Wynn Macau for allowing us to break new ground in Macau, helping ... to develop what is now becoming the highest-level golf tournament series in Asia."

Reed welcomed the opportunity to play worldwide as part of LIV Golf and the International Series.

"It's exciting to come to new places to grow the game and to make golf a truly global sport," the 33-year-old American said.

"Macau is a stunning setting and an ideal destination for the International Series."