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The SMBC Singapore Open Has Been Given a Major Boost with News That the Prestigious Tournament Will Be Part of the Open Qualifying Series for 2017 PRESS RELEASE SMBC SINGAPORE OPEN BECOMES PART OF THE OPEN QUALIFYING SERIES Singapore, 15 November 2016: The SMBC Singapore Open has been given a major boost with news that the prestigious tournament will be part of The Open Qualifying Series for 2017. The leading two non-exempt players, who finish in the top ten and ties at next January's event will secure their place in the field at The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale from 16 to 23 July, 2017. The SMBC Singapore Open, which is jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour, will be played at Sentosa Golf Club from January 19 to 22 with three-time winner Adam Scott of Australia and Spain’s Sergio Garcia as the main drawcards. "We are delighted to welcome the SMBC Singapore Open to The Open Qualifying Series in 2017," said Dominic Wall, Director - Asia-Pacific at The R&A. "The addition of two places in The Open will add an exciting new element to this fantastic event in Singapore and gives the players a huge incentive to compete for places in golf’s oldest championship at Royal Birkdale next summer." 2017 marks the 51st staging of Singapore’s national Open and all eyes will be on Scott who will be bidding to win for the fourth time. He has triumphed a record three times in 2005, 2006 and 2010. Mr Andrew Johnston, General Manager and Director of Agronomy at Sentosa Golf Club, said: "Sentosa Golf Club is proud to be the host venue of the SMBC Singapore Open, an event with a rich history that has been labelled as Asia's Major over the years. With the inclusion of the event in The Open Qualifying Series, it will continue to gain strength in the region. We are humbled to be in the presence of The R&A and to be connected to one of the greatest championships in golf, The Open." In January 2016, Song Younghan of Korea recorded a slender victory over then world number one Jordan Spieth in the SMBC Singapore Open, which returned to the schedule after a three-year absence. 2017 will be the first time the event is part of The Open Qualifying Series. “This move by The R&A further validates the SMBC Singapore Open as one of Asia’s biggest and most important national Opens. It is also a brilliant reward for players to compete for at Sentosa that will help to contribute to an exciting week of golf. We thank The R&A for making this happen,” said Patrick Feizal Joyce, Vice President – Golf, Asia. A total of 44 places in The 146th Open are available through The Open Qualifying Series, which provides golfers with opportunities to qualify for golf's oldest and most international Major Championship at events around the world on the Asian Tour, the Japan Golf Tour, the PGA TOUR, the European Tour, the PGA Tour of Australasia, and the Sunshine Tour. Notes to Editors: The Open Qualifying Series (TOQS) will offer the following qualification places in The 146th Open: The Open Event No of Detail Qualifying places Series TOQS- Emirates Australian 3 Three places to the leading three Australia Open players (not otherwise exempt) 17-20 November who finish in the top 10 and ties 2016 Royal Sydney Golf Club TOQS- SMBC Singapore 2 Two places to the leading two Singapore Open players (not otherwise exempt) 19-22 January 2017 who finish in the top 10 and ties Sentosa Golf Club TOQS-South Joburg Open 3 Three places to the leading three Africa 23-26 February 2017 players (not otherwise exempt) Royal Johannesburg who finish in the top 10 and ties & Kensington Golf Club TOQS-Vietnam Ho Tram Players 2 Two places to the leading two Championship players (not otherwise exempt) 13-16 April 2017 who finish in the top 10 and ties The Bluffs TOQS-Japan Gateway to The Open 4 Four places to the leading four Mizuno Open players (not otherwise exempt) 25-28 May 2017 who finish in the top 12 and ties JFE Setonaikai Golf Club TOQS-USA Quicken Loans 4 Four places to the leading four National players (not otherwise exempt) 29 June - 2 July 2017 who finish in the top 12 and ties TPC Potomac TOQS-Final 4 July 2017 12 Three places available at each Qualifying Gailes Links venue Hillside Royal Cinque Ports Woburn (Marquess’) TOQS-France Open de France 3 Three places to the leading three Date TBC players (not otherwise exempt) Le Golf National who finish in the top 10 and ties TOQS-Ireland Dubai Duty Free Irish 3 Three places to the leading three Open players (not otherwise exempt) 6-9 July 2017 who finish in the top 10 and ties Portstewart Golf Club TOQS-USA The Greenbrier 4 Four places to the leading four Classic players (not otherwise exempt) 6-9 July 2017 who finish in the top 12 and ties The Old White TPC TOQS- Aberdeen Asset 3 Three places to the leading three Scotland Management Scottish players (not otherwise exempt) Open who finish in the top 10 and ties 13-16 July 2017 Dundonald Links TOQS-USA John Deere Classic 1 One place to the leading player 13-16 July 2017 (not otherwise exempt) who TPC Deere Run finishes in the top five and ties NB: Any player who has qualified through The Open Qualifying Series is deemed an exempt player. In the event that that player subsequently fulfils other exemption categories those places in the starting field will be subject to Section F of The Open Entry Form. The Open The 146th Open will be played at Royal Birkdale from 16-23 July 2017. The Open is golf’s oldest championship. Played since 1860 on iconic British and Irish links courses, it is the sport’s most international Major Championship with qualifying events on every continent. For one week each year, the pursuit of the famous Claret Jug trophy is the focus of the sporting world, followed globally by millions of fans. Staged by The R&A, The Open delivers an annual economic benefit of up to £100 million to its host region, while the Championship’s commercial success supports the development of the game, worldwide. About Sentosa Golf Club One of the most established golf clubs in Singapore, Sentosa Golf Club has about 1,500 members, many of whom are prominent personalities. It hosts the SMBC Singapore Open, where international star players and world-class golf professionals from Asia, Europe and the USA descend on its championship greens to putt for the prize purse of Singapore’s national tournament. The Club is also home to the HSBC Women’s Champions, a marquee women’s golf event that has been dubbed as ‘‘Asia’s Major’’. Offering more than just a good game of golf, the Club also has excellent meeting and banquet facilities for corporate networking as well as high-end dining options such as quintessential Japanese cuisine at the Sushi Kondo Restaurant. - ENDS - -------------------------------------------- Title Sponsor ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Premier Sponsor ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Official Sponsors ------------------------------------- For media queries, please contact: Ronda Ng Doswell Wani Razali Full Circle PR Full Circle PR Mobile: 65 9152 2842 Mobile: 65 9113 7215 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] .
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