The Singapore national qualifiers for the International Pairs tournament, a global golf event where players from over 27 countries compete for a place in the world final, is set to tee off at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club’s Classic Course (pictured) on 12 September.

Established in 1998 in the UK, International Pairs has evolved into a platform for amateur club golfers with an official golf handicap worldwide to showcase their skills on a global stage. The World Final will be held in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain from 30 September 30 – 4 October. The World Final for 2023 was held in Obidos, Portugal (picture).

Players will compete in teams of two in a Better Ball Stableford format
in three championship divisions – Open, Women’s and Mixed. There is also a chance for non-competing golfers to participate in a Ryder Experience whereby players will be drawn into four teams, each led by a former Ryder Cup player, to compete in a mix of Better Ball Stableford
and Combined Stableford, with a selection of best scores to count towards each team’s total.

This year’s Ryder Experience welcomes past European Ryder Cup stars Manuel Pinero, Constantino Rocca, Ronan Rafferty and Eddie Polland to captain the four teams coming to Tenerife.

To get there, amateur golfers may qualify through their respective country qualifying events, and here in Singapore, the event is open to all residents regardless of status, to participate. All that is required is for participants to have a registered address in the country and an internationally recognised golf handicap issued by their golf club.

Golfers may sign up at singapore.internationalpairsgolf.com.

Benny Teo, Managing Director of Blazon, the sports marketing agency which secured the license for the Singapore edition of International Paris, said: “For the first time in the history of International Pairs tournament there will be representation from Singapore. It is also a rare opportunity for amateur golfers here to compete in a pairs format and vie for a place in the finals of an international golf tournament.”

Gerhard Conradie, Executive Board Member of International Pairs Golf, further expressed: “We are incredibly excited to welcome Singapore. This addition underscores our commitment to growing the game of golf in Asia and fostering a spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship across the globe.”

The International Pairs Singapore is officially sanctioned by the Singapore Golf Association (SGA), organised by Blazon (Pte. Ltd.) and supported by “Official Travel Partner” Bespoke Golf, “Official Golf Gear” Black Clover and Callaway Golf, “Official Beer” Carlsberg, “Hole-in-One” sponsor IWC, and “Media Partners” Robb Report and Golf Asia.