Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific - Trophy unveil  12:00, 01/02/2018

The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship has been developed by The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) to provide a pathway for Asia’s elite female amateurs to the international stage. The championship will be contested over four rounds of stroke play from 21-24 February 2018.

Singapore’s top ranked amateur, Callista Chen, and compatriot Shannon Tan will be amongst 84 players representing 17 different countries competing for the title when the inaugural championship gets underway on the New Tanjong course.

Speaking about the challenge that lies in wait, 19-year-old Chen, winner of the Faldo Series Singapore Championship in 2017, said: “I’m very much looking forward to playing in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, and seeing the trophies today brings the dream to life.”

The championship has also extended an invitation to rising star, Shannon Tan. The 13-year-old, who won Singapore’s 2017 Warren Amateur Championship, added: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to play in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific with the region’s best amateurs.  I just want to go out there and play the best I can.”

Hanako Kawasaki is the only representative of Vietnam. She is one of the best woman golfer in Vietnam at the moment, ranks 1875 on the WAGR.

Dominic Wall, Director - Asia-Pacific at The R&A, said: “With just over three weeks to go to the inaugural championship, we’re very excited. The field has come together very well and will undoubtedly see some of the future stars of the game playing here at Sentosa. The New Tanjong course is in excellent shape, and we now have a stunning trophy for the players to compete for. We’re looking forward to it immensely.”