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Sports:  Sarah Schmelzel sets early pace at 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

American Sarah Schmelzel overcame her early nerves to snatch a slender one-shot lead with her first round four-under-par 68 at the HSBC Women’s World Championship on Thursday. The 29-year-old, who is seeking her breakthrough on the LPGA, took the outright lead after trading five birdies against one bogey at the Tanjong course in Sentosa Golf Club. World No. 1 Lilia Vu along with Sweden’s Linn … Continue reading Sports:  Sarah Schmelzel sets early pace at 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

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Sports: Jin Young Ko aims for three-peat for 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

Defending champion Jin Young Ko returns to familiar winning ground at the Sentosa Golf Club where she is seeking to become the first player to win a hat-trick of titles at the HSBC Women’s World Championship which tees off on Thursday. The Tanjong course, where the US$1.8 million LPGA tournament is played, is the only course Ko has won twice globally and she aims to … Continue reading Sports: Jin Young Ko aims for three-peat for 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

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Sports: World no. 1 Lilia Vu returns to Singapore for 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

World no. 1 Lilia Vu is relishing her return to Singapore for this week’s HSBC Women’s World Championship even as she learns how to cope with the pressure of being the world’s best golfer. While the 26-year-old is carrying hopes of surpassing her tied-14th finish from last year, she is also aware she will be the target to catch for many of her rivals. However, … Continue reading Sports: World no. 1 Lilia Vu returns to Singapore for 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

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Sports: Singapore golfers top international field to qualify for Porsche Singapore Classic

Singaporeans swept all three qualifying spots up for grabs for next month’s Porsche Singapore Classic, led by Nicklaus Chiam who won the qualifying tournament on Tuesday (27 February) with a score of 71 (-1). The 28-year-old will be joined by fellow professional Joshua Yap and Irvyn Tan, who was the top Singaporean amateur in an international field that also included 2023 qualifier Amarin Kraivixien of … Continue reading Sports: Singapore golfers top international field to qualify for Porsche Singapore Classic

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Sports: Porsche Singapore Classic to welcome Asian stars

Spectators at the Porsche Singapore Classic can catch some of Asia’s top golfers in action, with Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Thailand), Gavin Green (Malaysia), Li Haotong (China) and Kho Taichi (Hong Kong) to begin the DP World Tour’s Asian Swing here from March 21-24, 2024.  The quartet will add further star power to an already impressive Porsche Singapore Classic field at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club. … Continue reading Sports: Porsche Singapore Classic to welcome Asian stars

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Sports: Local players to the fore at Hana Financial Group Singapore Women’s Open

The Republic’s top golfers will battle it out at the March 7-10 Hana Financial Group Singapore Women’s Open (HFGSWO) with top professionals Amanda Tan and Koh Sock Hwee confirmed to compete in the national Open on home soil, organisers announced on Friday (Feb 16). Elite national amateur players Aloysa Atienza, Jaymie Ng, Chen Xingtong and Jillian Kuk, who are all part of the Singapore Golf Association’s … Continue reading Sports: Local players to the fore at Hana Financial Group Singapore Women’s Open

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Sports: Singapore National Netball team triumphs over Malaysia in first match of test series

The Singapore National Netball team emerged victorious in the first match of the three-match test series against Malaysia, securing a 65-41 win earlier today. The match, characterized by its physicality and  intense rivalry, embodied the spirit of a cross-border derby. In the first quarter, Malaysia made a strong start, swiftly establishing a 3-0 lead. However, Singapore rallied to narrow the gap, but a series of errors … Continue reading Sports: Singapore National Netball team triumphs over Malaysia in first match of test series

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Sports: Invitations announced for 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

Entries have now closed for the 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship, with 15 out of the world’s top 20 and all the reigning major champions set to compete at Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore, from 29 February to 3 March 2024. The star-studded field includes 19 major champions, 43 LPGA winners with a combined total of 175 titles, seven former world No.1’s and 18 Solheim Cup … Continue reading Sports: Invitations announced for 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship

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Sports: Major winner Shane Lowry set for Porsche Singapore Classic; event to offer increased prize purse of US$2,500,000

The first star of the Porsche Singapore Classic 2024 has been unveiled, with 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry to tee off at Laguna National Golf Resort Club during the March 21-24 event. The tournament will also boast a total prize purse of US$2,500,000 – an increase from US$2,000,000 last year.  Irishman Lowry returns to Singapore for the first time since 2012. The 36-year-old made his … Continue reading Sports: Major winner Shane Lowry set for Porsche Singapore Classic; event to offer increased prize purse of US$2,500,000

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Sports: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2024 serves up swansong for Hong Kong Stadium with Cantopop sensations Lolly Talk, rugby star DJ James Haskell and more

Over the years, the music at the world-famous Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens has become as integral to the entertainment as the world class rugby on the pitch.   At past Sevens, iconic acts like The Beach Boys, Madness and The Village People have brought the 40,000 strong crowds to their feet and this year will be no different as the tournament farewells the iconic Hong Kong … Continue reading Sports: Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2024 serves up swansong for Hong Kong Stadium with Cantopop sensations Lolly Talk, rugby star DJ James Haskell and more

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