Published on January 1, 2017

Singapore: Reigning champion Jang Ha-na has confirmed that she will defend her title at the 2017 HSBC Women’s Champions.
The 10th edition of the LPGA Tour event will take place from March 2-5 for the first time on the recently renovated New Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, a Golf Course Facility Member at the Asian Golf Industry Federation.
Jang, who become the third Korean after Shin Ji-yai (2009) and Park In-bee (2015) to hold aloft the trophy, celebrated her ninth title with a now famous Beyoncé-inspired jig on the 18th green at Sentosa’s Serapong Course.
Jang said: “I can’t wait to get back to Singapore where I have such special memories from last year’s tournament. It was such a big title to win and amazing to have my name on the trophy alongside so many great champions. I can’t wait to return as defending champion.
“Last year we could see all the hard work the Sentosa Golf Club team were putting into the renovations on the New Tanjong Course and, from what I hear, they have obviously paid off. The conditions in Singapore suit me very well and I am hoping the New Tanjong Course will suit my game just as much as the Serapong did.”
Low Teo Ping, President at Sentosa Golf Club, said: “Sentosa Golf Club has been the proud host to the HSBC Women’s Champions for four years now and we are very much looking forward to the 2017 instalment. We are delighted by the results of our ambitious renovation project on the New Tanjong Course which we have opened to members to great acclaim.
“It will be intriguing to see how the world’s best women take on the new challenges of this course and we look forward to welcoming them back in a few months’ time.”
Giles Morgan, Global Head of Sponsorship & Events at HSBC, said: “The way Jang Ha Na’s amazing performance and personality stole the show at last year’s event was very special. Sentosa Golf Club has now presented our tournament with a wonderful new stage – the New Tanjong – on which the world’s best women golfers will showcase their talents.
“Along with the change of course, we have seized the opportunity to change and enhance the spectator experience and hope players and spectators alike will enjoy a fresh feel and experience.
“Rio 2016 showed how golf can reach new audiences – both in volume and demographics – and we want to capitalise on that as some of the stars from the Olympics line up in Singapore for what promises to be another thrilling week.”