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Moutai Singapore Open returns to its roots for bold new chapter

2025-08-08

When the Moutai Singapore Open makes its long-awaited return from 6 to 9 November 2025 as part of The International Series schedule, it will mark a bold new chapter for one of Asia’s most historic golf tournaments.

Held at The Singapore Island Country Club, where the event first teed off in 1961, the event is co-sanctioned by the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) and will feature players from the LIV Golf League alongside the best Asian Tour stars and top local talent.

The US$2 million tournament is the ninth of 10 elevated events on the Asian Tour that offer a pathway onto LIV Golf for the end-of-season International Series Rankings champion.

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, said: "The Moutai Singapore Open is a welcome addition to The International Series schedule, and this return to the Asian golfing heartland of Singapore is another important statement as we continue to grow our brand across established and emerging golf markets.

“Like all our tournaments, the Moutai Singapore Open offers playing opportunities to the best in the region, as well as emerging talent, and this can only help to strengthen the growing global golf ecosystem by further enabling the development of the game within this key market and important region for the future of golf.”

Leading the international charge is in-form Sadom Kaewkanjana, who won the last edition of the Singapore Open in 2022.

Earlier this season, Kaewkanjana claimed a victory at the Kolon Korea Open – his third Asian Tour title and first in three years – which earned a spot at The Open Championship and moved him to third in the Asian Tour Order of Merit.

The Thai star will be joined by some of Singapore’s top golfing talent, including both seasoned professionals and promising amateurs, with 10 places allocated in this year’s field based on Order of Merit standings, global rankings, and national nominations. One spot has also been reserved for Harry Takis, the 2025 Singapore Open Amateur Championship winner.

For the amateurs, competing in the Moutai Singapore Open serves as crucial preparation ahead of the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December, providing competitive exposure on home soil.

Tan Chong Huat, President of the SGA, said: "The return of the Singapore Open after three years is a significant development for the sport in Singapore. It gives our local professionals and amateurs a chance to test themselves against the best and provides the perfect build-up to the Southeast Asia Games later this year.

“The Singapore Open also reinforces the appeal of golf in Singapore as it continues to play host to several high-profile golf tournaments, including the HSBC Women’s World Championship, LIV GOLF, Porsche Singapore Classic and World Amateur Team Championships.”

This year also marks the debut of Kweichow Moutai as title sponsor – a partnership that aligns the tournament’s rich heritage with the brand’s global prestige and cultural resonance.

“The Singapore Open has long been one of the most iconic events on the Asian Tour calendar, and we are thrilled to see it return with renewed purpose and global appeal,” said Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour.

“With Kweichow Moutai’s support and the historic setting of SICC, we’re looking forward to delivering a tournament that honours the event’s storied past while embracing its exciting future.”

“We are proud to support the return of such a prestigious event that shares heritage and excellence. The Singapore Open is a natural fit for us, and we are delighted to help elevate the tournament for players and fans alike,” added the spokesperson of Kweichow Moutai.

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The International Series is the most prized pathway in golf. It consists of a set of elite tournaments sanctioned by the Asian Tour and offers the year-long Rankings Winner & Runner-Up promotion to the LIV Golf League.