Singapore: The Moutai Singapore Open will make its long-awaited return to the golfing calendar this year, marking a bold new chapter for one of Asia’s most historic tournaments.

To be staged at The Singapore Island Country Club (SICC), where the event first teed-off in 1961, the championship perfectly blends cherished tradition with fresh momentum.

Now part of the Asian Tour’s elite International Series and co-sanctioned by the Singapore Golf Association (SGA), the tournament from November 6-9 boasts a US$2 million prize purse and is set to feature the very best Asian Tour stars, players from the LIV Golf League and top local talent.

It is the ninth of 10 elevated events on the Asian Tour calendar that ultimately offer a pathway onto the LIV Golf League for the end-of-season International Series Rankings champion.  

This year also marks the debut of Kweichow Moutai as title sponsor – a partnership that aligns the tournament’s rich heritage with the brand’s global prestige and cultural resonance.

“The Singapore Open has long been one of the most iconic events on the Asian Tour calendar, and we are thrilled to see it return with renewed purpose and global appeal,” said Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO of the Asian Tour.

“With Kweichow Moutai’s support and the historic setting of SICC, we’re looking forward to delivering a tournament that honours the event’s storied past while embracing its exciting future.”

Ian Roberts, the SICC’s General Manager, said: “We are honoured to welcome the return of the Singapore Open to The Singapore Island Country Club, this time at our New Course. While the championship’s legacy with SICC began at our Bukit Course in 1961, this exciting new chapter reaffirms our long-standing partnership with one of Asia’s most prestigious tournaments.

“With a world-class course set-up and engaging fan experiences, we look forward to delivering an unforgettable event for both players and spectators.”

Ten of Singapore’s top golfers, including seasoned professionals and promising amateurs, will compete in this year’s field. Their inclusion is based on Order of Merit standings, global rankings, and national nominations. One spot has also been reserved for Australian Harry Takis, the 2025 Singapore Open Amateur Championship winner.

For the amateurs, competing in the Moutai Singapore Open serves as crucial preparation ahead of the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December, providing competitive exposure on home soil.

“The return of the Singapore Open after three years is a significant development for the sport in Singapore. It gives our local professionals and amateurs a chance to test themselves against the best and provides the perfect build-up to the Southeast Asian Games,” said Tan Chong Huat, President of the SGA.

“The Singapore Open also reinforces the appeal of golf in Singapore as it continues to play host to several high-profile golf tournaments, including the HSBC Women’s World Championship, LIV GOLF, Porsche Singapore Classic and World Amateur Team Championships,” added Tan.

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, added: “The Moutai Singapore Open is a welcome addition to The International Series schedule, and this return to the Asian golfing heartland of Singapore is another important statement as we continue to grow our brand across established and emerging golf markets.

“Like all our tournaments, the Moutai Singapore Open offers playing opportunities to the best in the region, as well as emerging talent, and this can only help to strengthen the growing global golf eco-system by further enabling the development of the game within this key market and important region for the future of golf.”

*The Singapore Island Country Club and Singapore Golf Association are members of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.