2026 International Series Japan champion Travis Smyth returns to the Series this week at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam for International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco, carrying a surge of confidence and experience from a breakthrough season that has seen him fulfil his long-held ambition of returning to the LIV Golf stage.
Smyth’s victory at the 2026 International Series opener proved pivotal, unlocking multiple LIV Golf appearances in Mexico City, Virginia, Korea and Andalucía. Among those, LIV Golf Korea stood out as a defining moment in his season, where he recorded a tied-eighth individual finish, his best LIV result to date, and helped Crushers GC, led by Captain Bryson DeChambeau, secure a team victory.
Looking back on that experience, Smyth described it as an unexpected career-shaping result.
“LIV Golf Korea was amazing. It was really cool to get the call-up last minute and have such a strong week, it was a special, unforgettable experience in Asia. I’ve always had a soft spot for Asia and love playing there, so I feel very comfortable in that environment.
“Finishing top 10 in Korea individually was also a huge boost of confidence. It took a bit of pressure off and just reinforced that I can compete at that level. It was really nice to be able to play well and back it up with a result like that.”
Beyond the result itself, Smyth says the team environment on LIV Golf has been one of the most rewarding aspects of his recent experiences, helping him approach competition with a renewed mindset.
“Being part of a team again was also really unique. Having guys genuinely happy for you, coming off the course and getting congratulations, even hearing ‘good luck’ before going out and knowing they mean it, it was a really refreshing experience. Making new friendships, and being alongside players like Bryson, made it even more special.
“The more time I spend on LIV Golf, the more comfortable I feel in that atmosphere. It’s quite different to the Asian Tour, bigger crowds, music, and the added pressure you put on yourself all make it a different challenge. Those are factors that can get in the way of playing freely, but each time I tee it up I feel like I’m getting more comfortable.”
That growing comfort has translated into confidence, and Smyth arrives in Morocco believing both his game and mindset are in a strong place as he prepares for one of the strongest fields of the season.
“Looking ahead to International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco, it’s a very strong field, which is exactly what the tournament deserves. It’s a world-class golf course, I love it there and have played well before. From the first time I saw it, I’ve always felt it’s a course I can win on, and that’s always the goal.”
