Spore Open finds support in a bank and another tour

THE Singapore Open, one of the Asian Tour’s most celebrated tournaments, will enter another exciting new phase next year with Deutsche Bank – Germany’s leading bank with a global network – as the title sponsor, and with the DP World Tour returning to co-sanction it.

The DP World Tour announced the news this week, explaining they have inked a multi-year agreement that runs until 2029 with Deutsche Bank.

The tournament will be played on the Serapong at Sentosa Golf Club from April 15 to 18.

It will mark the first time Deutsche Bank has sponsored Singapore’s national open, although it has previously partnered the DP World Tour as the title sponsor of the Deutsche Bank Players’ Championship of Europe from 1995 to 2007.

Speaking about the new partnership Claudio de Sanctis, Deutsche Bank Management Board Member and head of Private Bank, said: “Deutsche Bank is proud to be working with the DP World Tour to bring leading international talent in professional golf to Asia in the new Singapore Open.

“Partnering for this sporting event aligns strategically with Deutsche Bank’s commitment to fostering global talent, competitive skill and leadership.

“We are delighted to support this significant sporting event for golf fans around the Asian region, which reflects our deep commitment to Singapore and to sport as a means of creating connection and inspiring experiences for clients and the community as a whole.”

The Singapore Open is a top tournament for them to be associated with.

First played in 1961 it is steeped in history and boasts a striking line-up of past champions that includes Australian Adam Scott, who has triumphed a record three times, and Spain’s Sergio Garcia.