Spanning four counting events across three countries, the Asian Swing is the third of five Global Swings in Phase One of the 2025 Race to Dubai.
Beginning at the Porsche Singapore Classic and moving to India before culminating in back-to-back events in China, the Asian Swing will see the DP World Tour's country count move into double figures as it continues its global adventure in 2025.
The Masters Tournament will also play host to the first men's Major Championship of the season during the Asian Swing before the DP World Tour makes its first trips to Europe in May.
With spots in Major Championships, Rolex Series events and the Back 9 on the line, here is everything you need to know.
Where does the Asian Swing visit?
We begin at Laguna National Resort Club for the third edition of the Porsche Singapore Classic before we head west to the beautiful but brutal DLF G&CC for the Hero Indian Open.
There is then a one-week break before the eyes of the golfing world turn to Augusta National, where any Race to Dubai Rankings points earned will not count towards the Asian Swing Rankings.
The Asian Swing then restarts at the Volvo China Open at Shanghai Enhance Anting Golf Club and we stay in China to bring down the curtain with the Hainan Classic at Mission Hills Resort Haikou on Hainan Island.
What is at stake?
The Asian Swing presents players with the chance to play their way into some of the biggest events on the planet if they can finish high up on the Rankings.
All Race to Dubai points earned across the Porsche Singapore Classic, Hero Indian Open, Volvo China Open and Hainan Classic will also count towards the Asian Swing, with the player who finishes top earning a place in all events in Phase Two of the DP World Tour season, the Back 9, and a US$200,000 bonus.
The players who finish first to third only in the Swing will also earn a spot in the field for the season's second Major, the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club from May 15-18.
There is also a spot available at the Genesis Scottish Open - the second Rolex Series event of the season - for the highest-ranked player in the Rankings not already exempt.
Who will be on show?
The Asian Swing will bring together a truly international mix of stars, with Major winners, Ryder Cup players, DP World Tour regulars and the best rising Asian talent all on show.
Rolex Series winner and Ryder Cup star Robert MacIntyre will tee it up at the Porsche Singapore Classic along with former US PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker. A host of 2025 winners are also on display while many eyes will be on local 17-year-old amateur Brayden Lee making his DP World Tour debut.
Shubhankar Sharma will then be looking to thrill the local fans in India alongside defending champion Keita Nakajima before home heroes Li Haotong and rising star Wenyi Ding top the bill in China, with Adrian Otaegui hoping to keep his hands on the Volvo China Open trophy.
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What are the other Global Swings and what has happened so far?
The individual Swings - Opening Swing, International Swing, Asian Swing, European Swing and Closing Swing - run from November 2024 to August 2025.
All five showcase the different cultures and courses the DP World Tour has to offer.
The first of the five Global Swings saw John Parry of England win the Opening Swing courtesy of victory at the calendar year-ending AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at Mont Choisy Le Golf following four events across Australia and South Africa.
The International Swing kicked off with the season's first Rolex Series event at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic which was followed by three further events in the Middle East before we moved on to Kenya and a double-header in South Africa.
Laurie Canter sealed a win at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, a runner-up finish at the Investec South African Open Championship and third place in Dubai to win the Swing and enter the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking, moving to the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings in the process.
What is the format for events?
Events in the Asian Swing will be contested over 72-hole stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes.
There are 3,500 Race to Dubai points available at all four counting Asian Swing events, with no points earned at the Masters counting towards the Asian Swing Rankings.
Players are awarded a share of the Race to Dubai points at each event based on their finishing position in the tournament.
Click here for a points breakdown of all DP World Tour events
Who is the Asian Swing defending champion?
Sebastian Söderberg took the Asian Swing title in 2024 as he hit a purple patch of form despite not quite getting over the line for a victory. The Swede finished 21st in Singapore but was then tied second in India, second alone at the ISPS HANDA - CHAMPIONSHIP in Japan and tied third at the Volvo China Open to hold off the challenge of Nakajima.
How can I watch it?
European Tour Productions, the DP World Tour’s in-house production company, will produce and distribute coverage of all events in the Asian Swing.
For specific broadcast timings of all territories please check your local listings.
