Singapore Masters preview

A co-sanctioned European and Asian Tour event in Singapore uses two courses for the first time in its history and includes three Ryder Cup stars in the field.

KINGSBARNS, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 05: David Howell of England plays an approach shot during the First Round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Club on October 5, 2006 in Kingsbarns, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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By Paul O'Hagan
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TOURNAMENT: Clariden Leu Singapore Masters

HOST COURSE: Laguna National G&CC Singapore

PRIZE FUND: $1,100,000

COURSE DETAILS: Masters Course - 7112 yards, par 72; Classic Course - 7,099 yards, par 72

For the first time this tournament will be played over two layouts ? the Masters Course and Classic Course at Laguna National G&CC. Both are flat and tree-lined with water coming into play on 12 holes on the Masters and eight on the Classic.

In 2006 Mardan Mamat made history by becoming the first player from Singapore to win on the European Tour International Schedule. He pipped defending champion Nick Dougherty to the title who returns for this year?s event. Ryder Cup stars David Howell (pictured), Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke are all in the field. This is a co-sanctioned European and Asian Tour competition.

CONTENDERS: David Howell, Nick Dougherty, Jyoti Randhawa

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Paul O'Hagan
Paul joined Golf Monthly in 2006 in a junior role and has since worked as senior staff writer and now as technical editor. He writes equipment and instruction content and tests the vast majority of golf clubs that are introduced every year.
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