The conclusion of the PIF Saudi International left a peculiar situation in the International Series Rankings, where no one clinched a spot for the 2025 LIV Golf League.
Joaquin Niemann emerged victorious in a three-way playoff against Cameron Smith and Caleb Surratt, leading the rankings. However, since he’s already part of the 54-hole circuit, his victory doesn’t pass down to others like Ben Campbell.
Campbell was the top non-LIV golfer in these rankings. Despite this, players who ranked from second to eighth still earned automatic entry into the second round of this year’s LIV Golf Promotions Event.
Promotions Event and Rankings
Additionally, winners on the Asian Tour and other eligible players within the top 40 secured spots for the first round of LIV Golf’s Promotions Event. This event now offers just one spot instead of three for next season’s league. Fans might find it surprising that no player directly secured a place for 2025 through these rankings.
Niemann narrowly defeated Peter Uihlein by only 14 points in the rankings. Meanwhile, Campbell and John Catlin followed closely behind in third and fourth places respectively. Both Campbell and Catlin have served as reserves for multiple events in 2024 but remain uncertain about their participation on a team in 2025.
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