The China Men’s Professional Golf Tour will stage its first-ever overseas tournament when the 2026 Bangkok Classic tees off this week at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok, marking a significant milestone in the tour’s international expansion.

Co-sanctioned by the China Tour and the Asian Development Tour (ADT), the tournament brings together leading professionals from China and across Asia in a landmark event designed to strengthen regional competition and create greater opportunities for emerging talent.

The field includes several of the China Tour’s standout performers, led by 2026 Shanghai Open champion Peng Bo, 2024 China Tour Order of Merit winner and 2026 Guangdong Open champion Jin Zihao, and China Tour regular Bai Zhengkai. They will be joined by top regional players including 2025 ADT Order of Merit champion Tanapat Pichaikool and 2026 ADT Hua Hin Championship winner Amarin Kraivixien.

Players expect the Bangkok heat and variable winds to provide a stern test throughout the week, but welcomed the opportunity to compete in the China Tour’s first event outside mainland China.

The tournament was officially launched during a press conference at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok on Wednesday, where officials highlighted its significance for the continued growth of professional golf across Asia.

China Golf Association Secretary-General Wei Qingfeng described the Bangkok Classic as a major step forward for the China Tour and its international ambitions.

“The Bangkok Classic represents a significant leap forward for the China Tour,” said Wei. “As our first overseas tournament, it reflects our commitment to international cooperation and the continued growth of golf throughout Asia.”

Asian Development Tour General Manager Ken Kudo noted that the Bangkok Classic is the seventh event of the current ADT season and carries a prize purse of CNY 1.5 million, making it the second-richest tournament on this year’s ADT schedule.

Kudo said the event builds on the long-standing relationship between the China Golf Association and the Asian Tour family, while providing valuable opportunities for players from across the region to compete together at a high level.

Representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand also welcomed the event, highlighting the role golf continues to play in strengthening tourism, cultural exchange and economic ties between Thailand and China.

Host venue Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok has committed to providing championship-standard conditions for the tournament, with officials expressing pride in hosting such a historic occasion for Asian golf.

More than a high-level professional competition, the Bangkok Classic represents a new chapter for the China Tour as it expands its footprint beyond China and strengthens its connections throughout Asia. Supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and organised by Beijing Lisheng Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd., the event is expected to serve as an important platform for both sporting excellence and regional collaboration.

Main picture: Players Peng Bo (China), Bai Zhengkai (China) and Tanapat Pichaikool (Thailand) during the official press conference for the 2026 Bangkok Classic at Phoenix Gold Golf Bangkok on June 24, 2026. The tournament marks the first overseas event in the history of the China Men’s Professional Golf Tour.