Singapore: Sentosa Golf Club, host venue to this week’s HSBC Women’s World Championship, has announced its sponsorship of Shannon Tan, Singapore’s number one female professional golfer.

The partnership reflects Sentosa Golf Club’s on-going commitment to nurturing home-grown talent and its dedication to elevating Singapore’s presence on the global golfing stage, taking the number of players currently sponsored by the Club to six professionals and two amateurs.

The club will continue to play an integral part in Tan’s career development, offering access to its world-class practice facilities and two iconic courses, The Serapong and The Tanjong.

The collaboration aims to provide her with the resources and environment to continue her rise in the professional game.

Sentosa Golf Club also acknowledges the commitment other Singapore golf clubs have given to her in the early stages of her career.

Tan has enjoyed a meteoric rise since securing her Ladies European Tour (LET) card as an amateur at Q-School in December 2023. After turning professional at the start of 2024, she made an immediate impact by winning her debut LET event, the Magical Kenya Ladies Open.

Her stellar performances throughout the season culminated in a sixth-place finish in the LET’s Order of Merit rankings.

She also made history as the first Singaporean golfer to compete at the Olympics and make the cut at a Major Championship, an accomplishment achieved during the 2024 Women’s British Open at St Andrews.

Andrew Johnston, General Manager, Director of Agronomy, and Resident Golf Course Designer at Sentosa Golf Club, said: “Shannon is a great addition to our sponsored player programme. Her achievements exemplify the spirit of determination and excellence we value at the club. We are ready to support her journey as she continues to break barriers and inspire the next generation of Singaporean golfers.”

Tan said: “Training at Sentosa Golf Club’s world-class facilities is an incredible opportunity. The access to such a prestigious venue, including The Serapong and The Tanjong courses, will be invaluable in sharpening my game whenever I return to Singapore.

“This partnership is instrumental in supporting my on-going development and helping me strive for greater success on the global stage.”

After a well-deserved winter break, Tan has taken her impressive form into the start of her second season on the LET with a third-place finish at the Lalla Meryem Cup, the season-opener in Morocco. Her strong showing was followed by a top half finish at the PIF Saudi Ladies International.

Returning to her roots in the ‘Lion City’, she will tee it up at this week’s HSBC Women’s World Championship, being hosted at Sentosa Golf Club for the 12th time.

The tournament, one of the marquee events on the LPGA Tour, will see Tan compete alongside fellow Sentosa Golf Club-sponsored golfer Chen Xingtong on The Tanjong, who secured her spot after winning the national qualifier.

*Sentosa Golf Club is a Facility Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.