World No. 3 Charley Hull, the highest-ranked Englishwoman in LPGA Tour history, arrives in Singapore full of confidence as she gets ready for the US$3 million HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course from February 26 to March 1.
Reflecting on her recent PIF Saudi Ladies International victory in Riyadh, where a final-round 65 secured her fifth Ladies European Tour title and boosted her to a career-high ranking, Hull said, “I played very well in Riyadh. It was pretty good.”
At 29, this win was her first global victory since the Kroger Queen City Championship in September 2025 and moved her up to No. 3 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, the highest ever for an English player. Hull remains humble about her success: “Yeah, it’s pretty cool. Obviously, my goal since I was [young] was always to be world No. 1. But I’m not really one to stare at rankings, because it shifts all the time. I just look at it, think it’s pretty cool, carry on, and crack on playing golf.”
Hull has been a strong contender in majors and repeated her long-term goal. She said, “Yeah, I always want to win a major. That’s my goal.” Reflecting on her journey, she added, “Obviously, I’ve had quite a few second-place finishes. I’ll get there. I just have to enjoy it and not put too much pressure on myself. It’s just a game at the end of the day.”
Ruoning Yin of China . (Photo by Getty Images)
China’s Ruoning Yin, ranked No. 8 in the world, comes to Singapore in good form after starting 2026 with two top-20 finishes. “I think my game is getting better every week,” she said. “Last year, the golf was a little difficult for me. But this year, I think each part of my game is getting better, and I just need to puzzle them together.”
Yin noted the recent rain, saying, “The greens are softer this year, so I think there will be a lot of birdie chances.” She is focused on winning another major, saying, “Any major will do.”
Local hope Shannon Tan returns with new confidence after winning the 2025 Ladies European Tour Order of Merit. Having grown up watching the tournament, the 21-year-old now competes against the sport’s biggest names.
Local favourite Shannon Tan comes back with new confidence after winning the 2025 Ladies European Tour Order of Merit. She grew up watching this tournament, and now, at 21, she is competing against some of the sport’s biggest names.
“Definitely, first off, having played this event last year, I kind of know what to expect going into this year,” Tan said. “Winning the LET Order of Merit last year definitely adds a lot of confidence… It’s just continuing that good momentum.”
Shannon Tan of Singapore. (Photo by Getty Images)
Although still adjusting to life among the elite, Tan said, “I still get starstruck,” and stressed, “Speed control on Sentosa’s massive greens is everything. That’s where lag putting matters most.”
The world’s best gather in Singapore for ‘Asia’s Major,’ setting the stage for a compelling showdown at Sentosa, where champions, contenders, and homegrown talent compete for one of women’s golf’s most coveted titles.
