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OneAsia's tournament schedule will increase to 11 events in 2010, up from five this year, and offer prize money of at least $1m (£601,910) per event, the new Asia Pacific golf tour announced.

Formed by the PGA of Australia, China Golf Association, Korea Golf Tour and Korea Golf Association earlier this year, the tour will expand by at least four more events in 2011.

Zhang Xiaoning, secretary general of the CGA and OneAsia chairman, said boosting competition and prize money in Asia was a boon for the region's golfers.

"OneAsia is providing a higher level of playing opportunities for golfers in the region by increasing the level of competition and boosting prize money for players to build a professional career 'at home'", he said.

"The level of interest in this year's schedule has been overwhelming."

In addition to stops in Australia, South Korea and China, the tour will also visit Thailand next year. Friday's statement released details of nine events, with two tournaments set to be unveiled later.

"The growth of the OneAsia Tour will provide more large-tournament playing opportunities and accelerate the development of top quality golf in the region," said Korea Golf Tour Commissioner Seoung Ghee-wook, also a OneAsia director.

"This is great news not only for the emerging golfers following in the footsteps of Yang Yong-eun and KJ Choi, but also Korea's passionate golfing community and fans."

2010 OneAsia schedule:

March 25-28 Luxe Hills Championship (China) $1m (£601, 910)

April 1-4 Volvo China Open $2.3m (£1.3m)

June 17-20 Seoul Open (South Korea) $1m (£601,910)

September 30-Oct 3 Thailand Open $1m (£601,910)

October 7-10 Korea Open $1m (£601,910)

October 14-17 Midea China Classic $TBA

October 21-24 Shandong Gold Cup Championship(China) $1m (£601,910)

December 2-5 Australian Open $1.3m (£782,759)

December 9-12 Australian PGA Championship $1.3m (£782,759)

Reuters