The EFG China Ladies Professional Golfers (CLPG) Q Series will begin in Singapore on May 27- 28, 2024. Supported by EFG Bank AG as a new title sponsor, this four-part competitive event will showcase professional talent from the world of golf as well as attract the interest of young amateur golfers.
In partnership with LLD Sports, this also marks the first time the CLPGQ Series will be held outside China. The dates of the next three events in the Series will be announced in due course.
It will be held at Laguna National Golf Resort Club- the same venue that will host the CLPG Tour’s Singapore Ladies Masters from June 14 to June 16, 2024.
EFG Bank AG has a long tradition of supporting young sporting talents in the region. In Singapore, EFG is a long-term sponsor of the country’s leading touring golf professional, Koh Sock Hwee, and has strongly committed to support Singapore’s most promising young golfers through a national scholarship programme.
EFG has also been the title sponsor for numerous top regional amateur and professional tournaments, including the EFG Singapore Junior Masters and the EFG Hong Kong Ladies Open.
In Hong Kong, EFG has been supporting Hong Kong’s first LPGA Tour star, Tiffany Chan, since her teenage years, when she was one of the beneficiaries of the EFG Young Athletes Foundation.
“We are delighted to partner with LLD Sports in bringing the EFG CLPG Q Singapore Series to fruition,” said Albert Chiu, Executive Chairman, Asia Pacific at EFG. He added: “This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting the development of women’s golf, not only in Singapore but across the entire region, as well as our commitment to enriching the local sports scene and empowering athletes to achieve their full potential.
We believe that the EFG CLPGQ Singapore Series will not only inspire the next generation of golfers but also contribute to the overall growth and development of this sport in the region.”
Inaugurated in 2020, the CLPG Q Series is a development circuit that serves as the qualifying pathway to the flagship CLPG Tour. It is equivalent to the Epson Tour in the US, offering its top finishers promotion to the LPGA Tour.
The two-day tournament, with prize money of SGD 10,000, will also serve as the qualifier for the Singapore Ladies Masters. The 54-hole tournament will accommodate a field of up to 72 players, with a maximum of 18 participants from Mainland China. Three spots, with one reserved for a Singaporean competitor, will be offered to the top three qualifiers.
The CLPGQ Series event is open not only to women professionals and amateurs but also to amateur men, giving them the opportunity to earn valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.
Participants will have to play a gruelling 36-hole golf marathon on the first day, with only the top 50 players and ties advancing to the third and final round.
Prize money will be awarded solely to the top 10 finishers and ties. As an additional incentive for amateur golfers to compete against their professional counterparts, they will be eligible for prize money if they finish in the top 10, with a limit of USD 1,000 per event.
LLD Sports founder Lyn Yeo looks forward to introducing the CLPGQ Series to Singapore’s golfing scene, alongside the anticipated return of the Singapore Ladies Masters for its second edition in June 2024.
With a strong commitment to advancing women’s golf in Singapore and the wider region, Yeo has underscored the importance of hosting additional professional tour events to further elevate the sport’s prominence and accessibility.
“I’m excited to partner EFG, in particular Albert as we are both passionate about sports and share a long term vision to develop champion golfers in Singapore. It has always been my goal to provide a platform for new and aspiring professionals, as well as elite amateurs, to gain invaluable experience and showcase their talents,” said Yeo.
“This EFG CLPGQ Singapore Series offers up-and-coming Singapore amateurs the chance to compete against top regional and Chinese talent, fostering their growth and development. With live streaming available via the CLPGQ Series app, US college coaches can track players’ performances, opening doors for potential recruitment opportunities.”
“In fact, numerous players in China have received college offers after participating in the CLPGQ Series. Therefore, our top junior golfers such as Troy Storm, Bruce Kwong, Passion Hsu and Sydnie Ng are eager to capitalise on these opportunities, showcasing their talents and leaving a lasting impression on potential selectors.”
