Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, a firm favourite with players and officials from previous tournaments, will be the Official Hotel of the SMBC Singapore Open for the next three years.
Closely associated with the tournament since it made its base at Sentosa Golf Club in 2005, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa will be home for players, VIPs, sponsors and officials during the SMBC Singapore Open in January and in 2017 and 2018.
Located a short shuttle bus ride away from Sentosa Golf Club, the beachfront resort is ideally situated for players used to long journeys to and from golf courses.
The resort offers comfortable rooms, varied dining options, a fully equipped gym and one of the largest freeform swimming pools in Singapore. .
“I am really pleased that Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa will be the Official Hotel of the SMBC Singapore Open for the next three years,” said Ben Bousnina, Vice President – Resorts, Shangri-La.
“All of us, over the years have made friends with players and officials and I am delighted to welcome everyone associated with this great event back to the resort.
“We look forward to the Singapore Open week every year – there was a special buzz about the hotel – and it is fantastic to be involved with the tournament once again.”
The SMBC Singapore Open, boasting prize money of at least US$1 million, will be played on The Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club from January 28 to 31.
It is the 50th edition of the tournament and for the first time it will be jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Japan Golf Tour Organisation.
“As our regular guests will testify, our catering service is second to none,” said Ben Bousnina. “Good food and great golf complement each other.”
As well as accommodating tournament players and personnel, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa will provide catering services for VIPs and sponsors in the hospitality suites bordering the course.
“Having the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa as Official Hotel is a natural and wonderful fit,” said Patrick Feizal Joyce, Vice President, Golf, Lagardère Sports.
“This world class hotel plays such a key role in the success of the tournament and we are truly happy to welcome them back.”
