World number 16 Pat Perez has become an instant fan of the award-winning Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, venue for this week’s SMBC Singapore Open. The American, one of the star attractions at the tournament, added his voice to the chorus of approval for the layout after a practice round. “I played the course yesterday and it was fantastic. …
American Kurt Kitayama earned a spot at the SMBC Singapore Open after carding a six-under-par 65 at the Qualifying Tournament today. It has been a great start to 2018 and a fruitful venture to Asia so far for the 25-year-old golfer. Yesterday, he celebrated his birthday by finishing tied-third at the Asian Tour Qualifying School to earn playing rights on …
As part of the build-up to the 2018 SMBC Singapore Open, which starts on Thursday, nearly 2,000 people attended the Discover Golf Carnival at Sentosa Golf Club today. Families and friends, golfers and non-golfers, attended the golf-themed day on The Range @ New Tanjong – one session taking place between 2pm and 4pm, followed by another from 4pm to 6pm. …
Cameron Davis, the rookie professional who recorded a stunning victory in the Emirates Australian Open at the end of last year will compete in next week’s SMBC Singapore Open, organisers revealed today. The rising star will lead a strong Australian contingent in the US$1 million season-opener, that includes Robert Allenby, Marcus Fraser, Jordan Zunic, Adam Bland, Terry Pilkadaris, Todd Sinnott …
Korea’s Y. E. Yang, the only male player from Asia to win a Major, will play in next week’s SMBC Singapore Open, organisers confirmed today. Yang, who famously outduelled Tiger Woods to lift the US PGA Championship in 2009, has received an invitation to compete in the US$1 million tournament at Sentosa Golf Club from January 18-21. He joins fellow …
Ryo Ishikawa, golfing prodigy turned prolific winner, will compete in next week’s SMBC Singapore Open after organisers announced today the Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO) entry list. Japan’s Yusaku Miyazato, winner of last year’s JGTO Money List, and seven out of the top-10 players from that List have also confirmed they will head to the US$1million event. The tournament will …
Gavin Green of Malaysia will spearhead the Asian Tour challenge at the SMBC Singapore Open later this month as he looks to start the new year on a high note after a history-making campaign in 2017. The big-hitting 24-year-old became the first Malaysian to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit, with earnings of US$585,813, after a stellar 12 months …
Sergio Garcia, who returns to play in the SMBC Singapore Open in January, has been named the European Tour Golfer of the Year for 2017, receiving the prestigious annual award for the first time. The Spaniard enjoyed a phenomenal 12 months on the global stage, winning three times on the European Tour, including an emotional first Major Championship at the …
PGA Tour star Pat Perez will debut in the US$1 million SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club next year, it was confirmed today by organisers. The American hit the headlines in Kuala Lumpur last month when he claimed his third title on the PGA Tour and on the back of that he will be a brilliant addition to Singapore’s …
Reigning champion Prayad Marksaeng and Spanish superstar Sergio Garcia, who will be one of the main drawcards at next January’s SMBC Singapore Open, are hitting the high notes in the run-up to the iconic tournament. Prayad, a four-time winner on the Japan Senior Tour this season, went head-to-head with his younger rivals at the Dunlop Phoenix, one of the leading …
