Singapore Classic preview: field, betting odds, and how to watch the DP World Tour event

The DP World Tour begins its Asian Swing this week with the Porsche Singapore Classic.

South Africa’s Ockert Strydom emerged victorious last year, finishing on 19-under to win by one shot.

It’s not one of the DP World Tour’s showcase events, but the weaker field gives some lower-ranked players the chance to grab a title.

That said, some star names will be in attendance.

Shane Lowry will be looking to build on some strong form that has seen him finish T4, 3, T19 in his last three events, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship.

A notable and surprise name in the field is Paul Casey, who will be making his first DP World Tour appearance in over two years following his move to LIV Golf. The Englishman has been given a sponsor’s invite which gives him a rare opportunity to bag some world ranking points. Casey was once ranked 3rd in the world but currently sits at 832nd.

The Singapore Classic is being played on the Classic Course at Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Tampines, Singapore.

The 7,420-yard par-72 Classic Course is colloquially known as ‘The Beast’ and is regarded as one of the most challenging golf courses in Asia. It features 14 bunkers, five water features, and very undulating green complexes.

Shane Lowry is the bookies’ strong favorite to win the Singapore Classic. The Irishman is in great form and looking to win his first DP World Tour event since the 2022 BMW PGA Championship.

It’s difficult to make a strong case against Shane Lowry, although Paul Casey finished T2 at the most recent LIV Golf event and Matthieu Pavon returns to European action for the first time since his first PGA Tour win at the Farmers Insurance Open.

The total purse at the Singapore Classic is $2,500,000, with the winner set to take home a little over $400,000.

UK viewers can watch all four rounds live on Sky Sports, although you’ll have to be up early to catch the start of the action.

Thursday 21 March: Sky Sports Main Event (05:00), Sky Sports Golf (05:00)

Friday 22 March: Sky Sports Golf (05:00)

Saturday 23 March: Sky Sports Golf (02:30)

Sunday 24 March: Sky Sports Golf (03:00)

US viewers can catch all the action on the Golf Channel.

Tee times and groupings for the Singapore Classic can be found here.

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