Local golfers to test themselves at next month’s Moutai S’pore Open
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Brayden Lee, seen here competing at the Porsche Singapore Classic in March, is among the Singapore golfers taking part in the Nov 6-9 Singapore Open.
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- Eleven Singaporean golfers, including Mardan Mamat, will compete in the Moutai Singapore Open from Nov 6-9.
- The tournament marks the return of the Singapore Open since 2022, and includes LIV golfers like Paul Casey.
- The Singapore Open offers local players a chance to compete against top golfers, giving them stronger competition.
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SINGAPORE – The nation’s top golfers are ready to test themselves on home soil, with a contingent of 11 players set to compete at the Nov 6-9 Moutai Singapore Open, the organisers announced on Oct 21.
The local field includes a mix of seasoned professionals and emerging amateurs, all eager to make their mark at the US$2 million (S$2.6 million) tournament at the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC).
Among them is five-time Asian Tour champion
The 57-year-old has enjoyed a decorated career that has taken him around the world, but holds fond memories of playing on home ground.
On his professional debut at the 1994 Singapore Open, Mardan made a hole-in-one at the Tanah Merah Country Club.
In 2006, he triumphed at the Osim Singapore Masters – an event jointly sanctioned by the European Tour and Asian Tour – holding off the defending champion Nick Dougherty of England for a one-stroke win at Laguna National.
“It’s always an honour to play in front of a home crowd,” said Mardan, who became the first Singapore golfer to win on the European Tour with his 2006 victory.
“The Singapore Open has been such a big part of my journey since day one, and to be back competing at SICC is truly special.”
Veteran golfer Mardan Mamat, 57, will be making his 23rd appearance at the Singapore Open.
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Over the last three decades, Mardan, who is also Singapore’s first winner on the Asian Tour, has reached several other milestones, including being the country’s first golfer to qualify for the British Open in 1997.
Joining him at SICC in a fortnight are Nicklaus Chiam, Gregory Foo, Ryan Ang, James Leow, Koh Dengshan, Wong Qi Wen and Marc Ong, alongside amateurs Brayden Lee, Troy Storm and Justin Kuk.
Lee first teed off at the Singapore Open in 2017, when he came up against the likes of former world No. 1 Adam Scott in the “Beat the Pro” challenge, before playing in the 2022 edition, where he missed the cut.
The 18-year-old has established himself as one of Singapore’s top amateurs and has enjoyed some encouraging results in 2025.
In April, he claimed the biggest win of his budding career at the Royal Junior in Japan.
Earlier in October, Lee, together with Troy, 16, and Hiroshi Tai, 23, finished tied-18th
Singaporean golfer Brayden Lee was part of the trio who placed tied-18th at the World Amateur Team Championships, the Republic’s best performance at the prestigious event.
PHOTO: WORLD AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Lee said: “It was incredible when I first competed at the Singapore Open in 2022.
“To be back again, in front of family, friends, and the home crowd, means so much to me.
“I can’t wait to give it my all and make the most of this opportunity.”
The Singapore Open will be headlined by three-time Ryder Cup winner and LIV golfer Paul Casey,
It is the penultimate event in this season’s Asian Tour’s International Series, which comprises upper-tier events that offer a pathway to the LIV Golf league for its end-of-season rankings champion.
Also competing in Singapore are American LIV golfers Talor Gooch and Peter Uihlein.
Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana, the 2022 winner, will also be back to defend his crown.
Singapore Golf Association chief executive Joshua Ho said: “The Singapore Open is a key event on the golfing calendar and its return presents a valuable opportunity for our local players to test themselves against some of the region’s finest golfers.
“We look forward to seeing them deliver strong performances in front of the home crowd next month.
“This is also an important milestone for Singapore’s golf ecosystem to further grow the sport’s popularity.”
