Asia illuminates women’s game

Australia’s Hannah Green (left) chips the ball during the HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa, The tournament has again delivered a real quality field that rivals any. — AP

WOMEN’S golf is back in the spotlight as it returns to Asia in full force and nowhere is that more evident than at the HSBC Women’s World Championship Singapore this week – being staged for an 18th edition at Sentosa Golf Club.

Widely regarded as Asia’s Major, the tournament has once again delivered a field that rivals any on the global schedule with nine of the world’s top 10 in attendance, 17 of the top 20, 16 major winners with 25 majors between them, four past champions and seven former world No.1s.