SINGAPORE GOLF IN A GOOD PLACE, SAYS SGA PRESIDENT

Despite cut in number of courses, golf continues to grow in interest and players

- Calvin Koh

Singapore Golf Association president Tan Chong Huat speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships held at the Tanah Merah Country Club in October.

(PHOTO: SINGAPORE GOLF ASSOCIATION)

The Singapore Open made its welcome return to the country's golfing calendar for the first time since 2022 this week, with Kweichow Moutai coming on board as its newest title sponsor.

Golf fans can catch some of the region's best players in action this weekend at the Singapore Island Country Club.

It has been a banner year for Singapore golf, with fans being treated to world-class golfing action all year long.

From the HSBC Women's World Championship to LIV Golf Singapore, the Porsche Singapore Classic, and the recently concluded World Amateur Team Championships, the golf scene has never felt more vibrant.

In a wide-ranging interview, Tan Chong Huat, president of the Singapore Golf Association (SGA), shares his views on how the golf ecosystem has evolved since he took the helm in 2022 and what the future holds for the sport here.

Q How excited are you to welcome the return of the Singapore Open this week?

A I'm very excited and, honestly, also very happy. The Singapore Open is our national men's professional championship, first played in 1961 right here at the Singapore Island Country Club.

The Singapore Open is our national men's professional championship, first played in 1961 right here at the Singapore Island Country Club.

So bringing it back isn't just about another tournament, it's about honouring a legacy.

We're pleased to work with the Asian Tour to elevate the event and to welcome Kweichow Moutai as the new title sponsor.

Q Golf in Singapore feels more active than ever. What's driving this vibrancy?