Michigan Native James Piot Competing In Worldwide Sequence

James Piot, who’s a frequent participant at my dwelling course — Washtenaw Golf Membership — the place he lately set the course file, has been competing within the Worldwide Sequence in hopes of creating it again to the LIV Golf League.

Piot performed collegiate golf at Michigan State and gained the 2021 US Newbie.

In 2022, he was one of many inaugural members of the LIV Golf League, becoming a member of Phil Mickelson’s workforce. He was relegated in 2024 after struggling for 2 seasons.

The route again to LIV for Piot is thru the Worldwide Sequence — set of occasions sanctioned by LIV on the Asian Tour.

As of this writing, Piot has performed in six Worldwide Tour occasions, and is enjoying nicely on the Worldwide Sequence Hong Kong, the place he has posted rounds of 68-65-65. The Worldwide Sequence is 4 rounds, so he might enhance on that within the remaining spherical.

Earlier this yr, he positioned forty eighth at Worldwide Sequence Macau, fiftieth at Jakarta and 51st at Morocco.

This previous summer season, Piot completed 73rd on the Rocket Mortgage Traditional, the place he was a sponsor’s invite.

Piot has additionally had some success on US “mini-tours,” the place he has logged a number of wins.

General, he appears to be recovering properly from his 2024 shoulder surgical procedure.

I’m sure that all the members at Washtenaw are pulling for Piot to satisfy his skilled dream of returning to LIV. (LIV held its season finale in 2025 at The Cardinal in Plymouth.)

A press launch from the Worldwide Sequence follows:

Piot cherishes probability to safe golden ticket again to the LIV Golf League on The Worldwide Sequence

Harold Varner III additionally hails sequence as he competes at historic Hyperlink Hong Kong Open

(Hong Kong 01 November 2025) Former HyFlyers GC member James Piot is making a transfer up the leaderboard on the Hyperlink Hong Kong Open, as he continues his pursuit of what he calls the “golden ticket” – a direct pathway again into the LIV Golf League by standout performances on The Worldwide Sequence.

The 27-year-old American posted a second successive five-under-par spherical and moved to 12-under after three rounds at Hong Kong Golf Membership, eight behind chief Tom McKibbin of Legion XIII on the LIV Golf League. 

Following on from a rollercoaster second spherical that included a hole-in-one, an eagle sandwiched by a triple bogey and a bogey plus 5 birdies, Piot carded six birdies and one dropped shot on shifting day.

Piot has been a constant presence on The Worldwide Sequence this season, competing in six occasions and embracing the problem of world-class fields. For him, these tournaments are extra than simply stops on the schedule — they’re a proving floor for his recreation.

“Positively enjoying on The Worldwide Sequence helps with every little thing golf-related,” Piot defined. “The fields are sturdy, particularly weeks like this with the LIV Golf guys. I had a 3rd and fourth- place end earlier this yr, and these experiences (on The Worldwide Sequence) have been actually worthwhile.”

Past the competitors, Piot values the standard and environment that make these occasions stand out.

“It’s an amazing tour – the prize cash is robust, and the tournaments are very well run. For gamers like me touring all the way in which from the U.S., it makes the journey worthwhile as a result of every little thing’s executed at a excessive degree: nice programs, nice fields, and nice crowds.”

The Worldwide Sequence pathway to LIV Golf stays one of many sport’s most coveted alternatives — a golden ticket for the season’s Rankings champion.

“Having that golden ticket up for grabs – anybody can take it – is nice motivation,” Piot stated. “It pushes you to play your greatest and chase that chance.”

A former U.S. Newbie Champion and main championship competitor, Piot’s journey has taken him from Oakmont to Augusta, and now throughout Asia in pursuit of his subsequent large break. After overcoming shoulder surgical procedure final yr, he’s rediscovered his rhythm in 2025 and is decided to complete sturdy.

“The purpose each week is to attempt to win – that by no means modifications,” he stated. “I’m lastly feeling good about my recreation, and this sequence provides me the proper stage to show it.”

The stakes are even greater with Main championship exemptions on the road this week in Hong Kong, the seventh of 9 elevated occasions throughout the Asian Tour calendar.

“It’s actually particular to have that chance,” Piot stated. “Enjoying your means right into a Main, particularly The Masters, is big. I performed there a number of years in the past, and it’s among the best recollections of my profession. To have that probability once more provides much more motivation.”

Piot’s willpower can also be fueled by camaraderie with fellow American gamers akin to Andy Ogletree and Ollie Schniederjans, each winners on The Worldwide Sequence. Ogletree progressed to HyFlyers GC after successful The Worldwide Sequence Rankings and claiming three titles in two seasons, whereas Schniederjans gained towards a star-studded area in India in the beginning of the season.

“I’ve been buddies with Andy for a very long time and obtained to know Ollie higher this yr,” Piot shared. “It’s nice seeing extra American guys coming over, hungry to win and make it onto LIV. The competitors is getting stronger each week.”

Enjoying alongside Piot right now was Harold Varner III, a member of HyFlyers GC, who has loved a robust LIV Golf season with two top-five finishes in Dallas and Chicago and two extra top-10s in Adelaide and Miami.

Varner carded a four-under-par spherical to maneuver to 11-under after three rounds on the Hyperlink Hong Kong Open. Reflecting on his day, he stated: “It was enjoyable. I performed with James, who’s a superb good friend of mine, and he beat me right now. Positively didn’t let him, he earned it! We had a good time on the market.”

The 35-year-old additionally spoke about his expertise on The Worldwide Sequence: “I’ve solely performed a handful, however I actually take pleasure in them. I performed in India earlier this yr to prepare for a tournament- it was my first time there, and I liked the expertise. I’ve additionally performed each Hong Kong occasions and one in England at Foxhills, the place I performed very well. I like touring and seeing new locations. Simply have to play a bit of higher!”