SMBC Singapore Open

[PuttLeftHitRight]

 

The Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club is widely revered as one of the most finely laid out courses in Singapore-and for good reason. With spectacular views of Sentosa, the surrounding South China Sea, the iconic Singapore harbour and the Lion City skyline, this beautiful golf course merges nature, scenery and rolling greens into a truly unique golfing experience.

 

Designed by world-renowned golf course designer Ronald Fream, The Serapong Course was opened in 1982 and measures 6,493 metres from the championship tee. A challenging par-72, it is one of the top five championship courses in Asia and home of the prestigious Barclays Singapore Open.

 

In 2007, The Serapong Course underwent an impressive S$12 million upgrade under the guidance of Andrew Johnston then Vice President of the Bates Golf Design Group. The refurbishment included both course design and greens technology.

 

In addition to incorporating SubAir and PermOPore into the greens, the revamped Serapong Course boasts a new configuration of water hazards and bunker complexes.The course's yardage was lengthened from 6,493 to 6,675 metres and the greens were re-countoured and are now larger and faster. With its trademark mounds and undulating terrain, two mammoth lakes with stone-lined walls and breathtaking scenery, Andrew enhanced Ron's use of the Singapore harbour as a backdrop to accentuate play.

 

To ensure a consistent playing surface, many areas of the course that were previously prone to foreign grass and weeds were removed and re-established with pure strains of turf. The three grass types on the course are Tiffeagle on the greens, Paspalum Sea Isle 2000 on the tee boxes and Zoysia on the fairways.

 

The Serapong Course was awarded the "Number 1 Championship Golf course in Asia" by Asian Golf Monthly in 2007 and "Best Golf Course in Singapore" by Golf Digest in 2009, further cementing its position as one of the top courses in the country and the region.

 

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[DavePelz4]

Spieth without Michael G. on the bag...

[PuttLeftHitRight]

Spieth without Michael G. on the bag...

 

Seems to be affecting his game. Club short on 16

[doublepar93]

His collar is killing me.

[kmbean]

Who is this announcer - clueless!

[prorobo]

Spieth T1 after a ho hum round with his agent on the bag.

[doublepar93]

Typical Spieth round. Completely underwhelming, and still at the top lol

[PGArox]

I'll be somewhat surprised if Jordan does not win this tournament.

[Mr22putt]

Spieth without Michael G. on the bag...

MG injured himself at Abu Dhabi.

[MarkFromTheUK]

Spieth without Michael G. on the bag...

MG injured himself at Abu Dhabi.

 

Understandable. Must be hard work carrying around his bats AND all JS's money.

[CrabDaddy]

This is when you get to say, "Yeah, I'm kind of a big deal":

[Rangeballz]

Interesting track....I like the juxtaposition of lush grass with container ships and bustling docks right next door. I've always wanted to play golf in Asia.

 

The on course reporter is once again a little too chatty for me, and he seems nervous. Should be fun to watch, though.

 

I know the kid is young and energetic, but this playing around the world, while financially rewarding, has got to wear on him. Don't know how long he can keep this up and still play quality golf.

[DavePelz4]

Spieth without Michael G. on the bag...

MG injured himself at Abu Dhabi.

 

Did not hear that. Thanks Putt. What happened?

[PuttLeftHitRight]

Spieth without Michael G. on the bag...

MG injured himself at Abu Dhabi.

 

Did not hear that. Thanks Putt. What happened?

 

Ankle sprain I believe

[Cboom12]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

[PuttLeftHitRight]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

 

Yeah it seems odd to compete against maybe 2 other people in the top 100? Not sure what it proves

[gsrjc]

Very nice course. I played it while I was there in 2009 for my honeymoon. Rough was thick and greens were so smooth. The temperature was smoking hot though. Was there in July.

[prorobo]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

 

Yeah it seems odd to compete against maybe 2 other people in the top 100? Not sure what it proves

 

He should actually be playing a Web.com event, much deeper fields.

[ne26]

I like the pop up graphic that lets you know what club the player is using.

[doublepar93]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

 

Yeah it seems odd to compete against maybe 2 other people in the top 100? Not sure what it proves

 

He should actually be playing a Web.com event, much deeper fields.

 

That's what I was thinking. There are folks on this forum that could keep up with the field there.

[Afraid2goLow]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

 

Appearance fees duh.

[bruinsPATSirish]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

 

Yeah it seems odd to compete against maybe 2 other people in the top 100? Not sure what it proves

 

It was closer to Abu Dhabi and they paid him some stupid money just to show up.

 

It's what some call a "no brainer".

[2putttom]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

Growing the game as an ambassador.

[SwooshLT]

Young Miguel Tabuena is impressive....

[prorobo]

Spieth's group on the clock during the final round. He does seem to be taking a bit longer with the extra target checks than he did when first on Tour.

[Rob G 89]

Why is he playing there instead of at Torrey with the rest of the top players. Strange choice.

Missed cut last year at Torrey plus probably getting more money in appearance fee then the winner will receive made his choice easy for him.

[USCHawks31]

And the horn blows with Spieth on 18 green with a very make-able birdie putt.

[jmvargas]

play suspended with the leader still with 3 holes to go and jordan 2 down with a makeable birdie putt on18...

 

 

i guess they'll just have to go back tomorrow to finish this thing...

[deasy55]

Spieth must come back on Monday to potentially only hit 1 stroke.

[iBanesto]

Tomorrow we shall find out who is really the best player in the world! :lol: