Major winner Shane Lowry set for Porsche Singapore Classic

The primary star of the Porsche Singapore Traditional 2024 has been unveiled, with 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry to tee off at Laguna Nationwide Golf Resort Membership through the March 21-24 occasion. The event may even boast a complete prize purse of US$2,500,000 – a rise from US$2,000,000 final yr.

Irishman Lowry returns to Singapore for the primary time since 2012. The 36-year-old made his maiden look in Singapore in 2009 – the identical yr he made historical past as the primary beginner winner of the Irish Open. He’s wanting ahead to competing on the Porsche Singapore Traditional, which marks the start of the Asian Swing on the 2024 Race to Dubai.

“I like having the ability to play everywhere in the world, so I’m thrilled to have the chance to return to Singapore for the Porsche Singapore Traditional,” stated the two-time Ryder Cup participant.

“I performed in Singapore just a few instances earlier in my profession and beloved experiencing the whole lot town has to supply. I’ve by no means performed at Laguna Nationwide earlier than however I’ve heard good issues and it appears an excellent check.

“With Porsche now on board I’m positive it’s going to be an excellent week and I can’t wait to get on the market in March.”

Porsche introduced it’s persevering with its long-standing relationship with the DP World Tour by extending its international golf involvement with a brand new multi-year deal to turn into Title Accomplice of the Singapore Traditional final month.

With this partnership, the sports activities automotive producer is internationalising its actions in skilled golf and affording its worldwide prospects and followers extra unique model experiences. The deal enhances Porsche’s present worldwide actions in buyer sport, revolving across the Porsche Golf Cup and the Porsche Golf Circle.

The DP World Tour returned to Singapore final yr after an eight-year hiatus with South Africa’s Ockie Strydom triumphing at Laguna Nationwide.

The DP World Tour first visited Singapore in 1993, with Main Champions Sir Nick Faldo and Ian Woosnam successful the primary editions of the Johnnie Walker Traditional in 1993 and 1996. Fellow Main Champions Vijay Singh and Adam Scott are additionally winners on the DP World Tour in Singapore.

The 2006 version of the Singapore Masters, held at Laguna Nationwide, was the scene of essentially the most memorable second within the nation’s {golfing} historical past, when dwelling favorite Mardan Mamat lifted the trophy, ending one stroke forward of England’s Nick Dougherty.