The ‘nappy factor’ played its part in propelling the unsung Hung Chien-Yao of Chinese Taipei to the first round clubhouse lead in the SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club on Thursday. Hung, who is chasing his first victory on the Asian Tour, shot five-under 66 for a one-stroke advantage over Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines and Japanese duo Yuta …
‘Beware the sick golfer’ goes the saying and if that rings true expect defending champion Sergio Garcia of Spain to be well placed to retain his title come Sunday. The 2017 Masters champion was not feeling 100 per cent during his opening round on Thursday morning yet battled well to card a 69 to sit three shots adrift of clubhouse …
In-form Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines was left to rue a bogey at his final hole as he slipped out of the early first round lead of the SMBC Singapore Open on Thursday. Tabuena, a winner at the Queen’s Cup in Thailand at the start of December, had shown his love for Sentosa Golf Club with some immaculate play before …
The phenomenally popular Ryo Ishikawa, hailed as the saviour of Japanese golf when just a teenager, hopes that his knowledge of the tricky greens at Sentosa Golf Club will help him contend at this week’s US1 million SMBC Singapore Open. Ishikawa, dubbed the “Bashful Prince” for his self-deprecating manner and royal talent, finished joint 16th in his debut last year …
Veteran American Davis Love III hopes to roll back the years at this week’s SMBC Singapore Open and achieve his twin goals of contending for the title and snaring a spot in The Open. The World Golf Hall of Famer arrived at Sentosa Golf Club in confident mood after one of the best scoring performances of his career at last …
There are some mouthwatering match-ups in store after the tee times for the SMBC Singapore Open were released on Wednesday. Chief amongst them is a renewal of the rivalry between world number 24 Paul Casey of England, the top ranked player in the field, and Thailand’s Poom Saksansin, who beat him in the singles at the EurAsia Cup clash last …
World number 24 came face to face with his matchplay nemesis at Sentosa Golf Club earlier this week and it was a timely reminder of the task facing him if he is to win the prestigious SMBC Singapore Open. England’s Casey, the highest-ranked player in the field, enjoyed some gentle sparring with Poom Saksansin of Thailand who beat him in …
Titleholder Sergio Garcia hopes the steamy heat will burn off the rust from his game after a seven-week break as the Major champion aims to contend again at this week’s SMBC Singapore Open. The 39-year-old Spaniard won by five strokes at Sentosa Golf Club last January and said that it was special to return as the defending champion. “It feels …
Who of the 156 players in this week’s elite field at the SMBC Singapore Open will take advantage of the new golf rules by leaving the flag in while putting? While the concept will be anathema to many, it will be the exceptions that prove the new rule which came into force along with a slew of others at the …
Japan’s Norihiko Furusho won the Monday Qualifier with a six-under-par 64 to confirm his place in the SMBC Singapore Open, which starts Thursday. His compatriots Ryutaro Nagano (65) and Daisuke Matsubara (66) also made it through after 68 players attempted to qualify on Sentosa Golf Club’s New Tanjong Course. Furusho struck a formidable partnership with his brother, a member of …
