Singaporeans brightest stars to light up HSBC Women’s World Championship

February 26: Singapore will welcome two Singaporeans for the first time as Shannon Tan and Chen Xingtong are set to feature in the 66-women field at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Tan made history by becoming the first Singaporean to compete at the Olympic Games in Paris last year and is set to fuel further interest in golf in the Republic as she returns home to compete for the first time this year after receiving her sponsor’s invitation from HSBC.

“I’ve basically grown up watching this event, and have also played in the HSBC Youth Golf Challenge. It’s always been my major, and it’s also Asia’s major. So, I’m really thankful and honoured to be playing in the HSBC Women’s World Championships. And it’s really good for Singapore golf to have two Singaporeans playing this week,” said Tan, who won her first professional title at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour last year.

Chen – a national squad member of the Singapore Golf Association – who earned her spot by winning the national qualifying tournament last month, echoed Tan’s remarks.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for Singapore golf and it shows how much golf in Singapore has grown as a whole. I was the only Singaporean in the field last year and it was also my first time competing at this event then. But looking ahead to this week, I’ll definitely be able to handle the pressure better with the experience I have,” said the 16-year-old.

The 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship features 19 major champions, 46 LPGA winners with a combined total of 174 titles, 21 Solheim Cup players with 45 appearances, six former world No.1s, and for the first time two Singaporean players.

Of the 16 editions, 14 have been won by major champions, a testament to the golfers’ claim that this is ‘Asia’s Major’.

The 72-hole stroke play tournament will once again be played on The Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, which hosts its 12th edition of the tournament. Celebrated for its commitment to sustainability initiatives in golf globally,

Sentosa Golf Club proudly holds the titles for, ‘Asia’s Best Golf Course’, ‘Asia’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’ and ‘Singapore’s Best Golf Course’ as awarded at the 2024 World Golf Awards.