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Women's golf

The Big Question

Is women’s sport the next big thing?

US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.
US tennis player Coco Gauff was the highest-paid female athlete in 2025. According to Forbes, she earned US$33 million last year.

Singapore golfer Nicklaus Chiam ‘really, really happy’ with first pro win after dramatic play-off

Nicklaus Chiam beat Malaysia’s Khavish Varadan and Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong in a three-hole play-off to win the PKNS Selangor Masters.
Nicklaus Chiam beat Malaysia’s Khavish Varadan and Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong in a three-hole play-off to win the PKNS Selangor Masters.

ST Full-time Report: Welshman Kai Whitmore eyes Singapore stint | National track athlete goes all out for athletics progress

‘More comfortable, confident’ Shannon Tan for HSBC Women’s World C’ship

Shannon Tan of Singapore in action during the final day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Golf Course on March 2, 2025.
Shannon Tan of Singapore in action during the final day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at the Tanjong Golf Course on March 2, 2025.

Nelly Korda ends drought, wins weather-shortened LPGA Tour opener

Nelly Korda of the United States poses with the trophy following the completion of the third round of the Tournament of Champions 2026 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
Nelly Korda of the United States poses with the trophy following the completion of the third round of the Tournament of Champions 2026 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.

ST Full-time Report: 13 golds for Team SG at Asean Para Games | Teck Ghee sports park draws young and old alike

Nine of top 10 women golfers confirm attendance for Singapore’s HSBC Women’s World Championship

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul competing in the 2025 HSBC Women's World Championship.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul competing in the 2025 HSBC Women's World Championship.

Jeeno Thitikul, Charley Hull and Lydia Ko join women’s indoor golf league

Aug 23, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN;   Jeeno Thitikul plays her tee shot at the third hole during third round play at the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN;   Jeeno Thitikul plays her tee shot at the third hole during third round play at the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

ST Full-time Report: Lions get tough draw at Asean C’ship | S’pore’s Terry Hee partners Indonesian player in mixed doubles

Chen Xingtong wins HSBC Women’s World Championship qualifier with help from caddie

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Singaporean golfer Aloysa Atienza (right), 27, serves as a caddy for winner of HSBC Women?s World Championship National Qualifiers Chen Xingtong (left), 18, on January 15, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Singaporean golfer Aloysa Atienza (right), 27, serves as a caddy for winner of HSBC Women?s World Championship National Qualifiers Chen Xingtong (left), 18, on January 15, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

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