Macao, China, March 21, 2023: The Asian Tour and IMG are delighted to announce the return of the Macao Open and to reveal SJM Resorts as the new title sponsor for one of the most prestigious tournaments on the Asian Tour.
The 20th edition of the Macao Open will take place from October 12-15 at the picturesque Macau Golf and Country Club.
SJM, a leading owner, operator and developer of premium integrated entertainment resorts in Macao, is confirmed as the title sponsor for the next three editions with the SJM Macao Open, benefiting from the full support and endorsement of the Sports Bureau of Macao SAR government and the Macao Golf Association.
Featuring on the schedule for the first time since 2017, when the tournament was won by India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar, this year’s 144-player field will compete for a prize fund of US$1million.
An impressive roster of global stars has competed over the years including Major winners Ernie Els, Nick Faldo, Darren Clarke, John Daly, Padraig Harrington, Vijay Singh and Nick Price, as well as prolific international winners including Miguel-Angel Jimenez, Branden Grace, Ian Poulter and Thongchai Jaidee.
Past winners have included Lee Westwood, Colin Montgomerie and China's own Liang Wenchong and two-time winner Zhang Lian-Wei.
Pun Weng Kun, President, Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government, said: “Bringing back this long-running golf tournament to Macao has been an important priority and we are very happy to be able to support the return of this international event.”
Charles Lo, President of Macao Golf Association, added: “Reinstating our national open has been a very high priority for us so we are thrilled to be part of this announcement and very thankful to all the partners who have helped make this happen. We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to the SJM Macao Open later this year.”