The 2025 DP World Tour schedule continues with the Asian Swing, further showcasing the diverse courses and cultures on the Race to Dubai.
As the third of five Global Swings in the first phase of the season, our spell in Asia sees an array of established regulars, rising stars and new faces on Tour gather.
Three of the four counting events are returning fixtures from last year’s Asian Swing, with familiar venues Laguna National and DLF and Country Club again hosting stops in Singapore and India.
There are also visits to different venues, too, with Enhance Anting in Shanghai hosting the 30th edition of the Volvo China Open, before the inaugural Hainan Classic takes place at Mission Hills Haikou as the Swing comes to a close with back-to-back events in China.
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So, before the action begins this week, DP World Tour commentators Ali Whitaker, Inci Mehmet, Anthony Wall and Jamie Spence each pick their player to watch, while we include insight into their form so far this season.
Ali Whitaker picks Haotong Li
Race to Dubai Ranking: 9
Official World Golf Ranking: 157
DP World Tour wins: 4
How has he started the season?
The Chinese star begins the Swing in the top ten on the Race to Dubai Rankings after returning to the winner’s circle with his fourth DP World Tour title at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in February. Three of his victories have come on the continent of Asia, including his first on home soil in 2016, highlighting he is a player suited to these conditions. In his six starts so far this season, the 29-year-old is yet to miss a cut.
Ali: For me there are two compelling 'players to watch’ throughout the upcoming Asian Swing. The first is home hope Haotong Li whose stock is not only on the rise with his victory in Qatar, but because he’ll have not one but two opportunities to inspire his native Chinese fans; something he’s relished repeatedly over the years. A victory as a 19-year-old at the Nanshan China Masters in 2014, while a near miss at the 2015 Shenzen International proved he wasn’t afraid in bigger events with bigger crowds either, but the 2016 Volvo China Open victory was his most dominant of four wins on the DP World Tour so far when he had the most pressure of anyone that day to get across the line. He’s in form, and ready to show it off in front of friends and family.
To view Haotong Li's career DP World Tour record, click here.
Another player who would already be on everyone’s radar but for one round each week is Jordan Smith. His ball striking numbers are still as solid across the board as ever, his good golf is a cut above and someday soon he’ll line up four days in a row and lap the field.
To view Jordan Smith's career DP World Tour record, click here.
Inci Mehmet picks Haotong Li
Inci: Consistency is key but winning a tournament is what truly matters when it comes to winning a Swing. In this case, Haotong Li has been working hard with his swing coach Jamie Gough, sharpening his game but also continuing to work on his mental strength. Currently ranked second in approach play and already a winner this year, his confidence is on the rise. With strong recent form and a return to familiar territory in China - where he’s won before - his skill, confidence, and comfortability put him in prime position to dominate the Asian Swing.
Anthony Wall picks Keita Nakajima
Race to Dubai Ranking: 107
Official World Golf Ranking: 144
DP World Tour wins: 1
How has he started the season?
A former amateur World Number One, the Japanese is into his second full campaign on the DP World Tour. The Porsche Singapore Classic will be his first start on the 2025 Race to Dubai since Qatar. While he may have missed cuts in Ras Al Khaimah and Bahrain, his ability at this level is not in doubt after claiming his breakthrough DP World Tour win in India. He is one of just two players to have made an albatross so far this season, having done so in the final round at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in January.
Anthony: A slow start to the 2025 season, but surely he must find form soon. A top 30 In Singapore last year and a win in India proves he has the credentials for grainy greens and the hot humid conditions in Asia.
To view Keita Nakajima's career DP World Tour record, click here.
Jamie Spence picks Angel Ayora
Race to Dubai Ranking: 23
Official World Golf Ranking: 186
DP World Tour wins: 0
How has he started the season?
The Spaniard, who graduated from the HotelPlanner Tour last year, started the 2025 Race to Dubai campaign with two top tens in his opening three starts. Such form saw the DP World Tour rookie finish tenth at the conclusion of the Opening Swing, and while the run of events on the International Swing did prove tougher, he did enjoy top 20 results in Qatar and Kenya demonstrating he can adapt to differing conditions.
Jamie: The 20-year-old Spaniard seems destined for a long career - some say stardom. He’s long off the tee – ranked 12th on Tour in driving distance – but has a complete game and a calm head. Since graduating from the HotelPlanner Tour, he has two top six finishes already. He is motivated and playing most weeks. His stroke average of 70.29 is impressive in his first season on new venues for him. I think it’s a matter of time before we see a breakthrough for Angel.
To view Angel Ayora's career DP World Tour record, click here.
The Asian Swing schedule
| Event | Date | Venue | Defending champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Singapore Classic | March 20-23 | Laguna National | Jesper Svensson |
| Hero Indian Open | March 27-30 | DLF G&CC | Keita Nakajima |
| The Masters | April 10-13 | Augusta National | Scottie Scheffler |
| Volvo China Open | April 17-20 | Shanghai Enchance Anting GC | Adrian Otaegui |
| Hainan Classic | April 24-27 | Mission Hills Resort Haikou | N/A |
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.
