You’d think that having a phenomenal year in golf would guarantee a spot in the league, but that’s not the case for John Catlin. Despite his impressive performance in 2024, which included two wins on the Asian Tour, three runner-up finishes, and a historic 59, Catlin was overlooked for a full-time LIV contract. Instead, he’ll be serving as a reserve for the 2025 season. This decision has left many in the golf community scratching their heads, wondering how someone with Catlin’s skills and achievements could be passed over. Catlin’s experience in LIV Golf was also notable, as he filled in for several teams and helped them achieve impressive finishes.

His performances were solid, and he even helped Smash GC win at LIV Golf Greenbrier. Despite all this, Catlin was still denied a full-time contract. The golf community has been vocal about their disappointment, with many calling out the apparent injustice. Well, the angry fans get to have a sigh of relief as the golfer has come forward with some pretty exciting news.

In his latest tweet, Catlin announced that he is going to play in the PGA Championship this year at Quail Hollow and evidently, the golfer is stoked about it, and we don’t blame him one bit. He took to Twitter to share his excitement with his fans and wrote, “I am so excited for what 2025 has in store. I can’t wait to be teeing it up at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in May.” The golfer has left pros like Sergio Garcia and Patrick Reed far behind in this race and none of them is eligible for the 2025 PGA Championship. Many fans are thrilled to see him get the recognition he deserves, especially after being overlooked for a full-time LIV contract despite his incredible performance in 2024.

But where is the golfer playing next? You’re going to be surprised with this one.

John Catlin confirmed to play at the International Series India

Big news for golf fans! John Catlin, the reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit champion, is set to play in the International Series India presented by DLF. This exciting tournament is happening later this month at DLF Golf and Country Club, with a whopping $2 million prize purse. Catlin’s impressive 2024 season, which included back-to-back Asian Tour wins, has earned him a spot in this prestigious event.

Catlin will be joining a star-studded lineup, including Abraham Ancer, Bryson DeChambeau, Anirban Lahiri, and Joaquin Niemann. The International Series India is a huge deal, marking the debut of the LIV Golf-backed series in the region. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for players like Catlin to shine and potentially take their careers to the next level. With his skills and experience, he’s definitely one to watch in this tournament. The competition is going to be fierce, but we’re rooting for Catlin to bring his A-game and make some waves in India as well!