Singapore added to LIV Golf schedule

Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club has been confirmed as the sole Asian venue on LIV Golf’s 2023 schedule. Of the 14 events on the calendar for league play this year, eight are in the United States, two in Europe and one each in Asia, Australia, North America and the Middle East.

“To be officially announced as a LIV Golf venue is exciting for everyone associated with Sentosa Golf Club,” said Andrew Johnston, general manager and director of agronomy at Sentosa Golf Club.

Following on from the Australian event at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, the $US25 million Singapore event from April 28-30 will be the fifth leg on the 2023 schedule.

The three-day tournament will feature shotgun starts and individual and team competitions.

Johnston added: “We are proud to have the opportunity to welcome 48 of the world’s best players to battle it out across The Serapong, for what will be the biggest prize purse and event in the history of golf in Singapore.

“We cannot wait to host the event and showcase to millions of people why Sentosa Golf Club is renowned for being one of the world’s best golf clubs.”

Kwee Eng Thien, Sentosa development corporation chief executive, said: “Together with Sentosa Golf Club, we are elated to host LIV Golf’s Singapore debut, and are confident that we can provide a top-of-class experience for golfers and fans alike.

“As tourism regains momentum and Sentosa continues to gear up and welcome world-class events, we remain committed to our sustainability goals and are proud that Sentosa Golf Club has received recognition for their steadfast efforts in sustainability.”

Five of the venues for this year hosted tournaments as part of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series.

They are:-

Centurion Club outside London, England (July 7-9).

Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, New Jersey (August 11-13).

Rich Harvest Farms outside Chicago, Illinois (September 22-24).

Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida (October 20-22).

Royal Greens Golf & Country Club near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (November 3-5).

In addition, fans in the US will see LIV Golf’s innovative league at Orange County National in Orlando, Florida (March 31-April 2) and at Trump Na-