SJM Macao Open returns to 2023 Asian Tour schedule

SJM announced as title sponsor for new era of the Macao Open.

The Asian Tour and IMG have announced the return of the Macao Open and to reveal SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) as the new title sponsor for one of the most prestigious tournaments on the Asian Tour, taking place 12th – 15th October 2023 at the picturesque Macau Golf and Country Club.

SJM, a principal subsidiary of the Hong Kong-listed SJM Holdings Limited, is confirmed as the title sponsor for the next three editions with the SJM Macao Open, with full support and endorsement of the Sports Bureau of Macao and the Macao Golf Association.  

This will be one of the most popular stops on the Asian Tour and will return bigger and better than ever for its 20th edition. It’s 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.

The Macau Golf and Country Club, has staged every edition of the event and is renowned as one of the most beautiful courses to play in Asia, offering stunning views of the South China Sea. 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.

Cho Minn Thant, CEO & Commissioner of the Asian Tour commented: “We are delighted to welcome back this important Asian Tour event to our schedule and are very grateful for the support of the Sports Bureau of Macao, SJM, the Macao Golf Association and our partners IMG for their work in reinstating this tournament. Historically it has been a very popular event amongst our players and I know this will be very welcome news for all.”

Pun Weng Kun, President, Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government added: “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. ‘Sport for All’ is a very important government initiative and the health benefits of golf are undeniable so we hope that the return of the SJM Macao Open to the island will serve as inspiration to our residents and be enjoyed by all.”

Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM, remarked: “SJM is committed to bringing Macao onto the world stage by hosting international sporting events. We are very proud to be the title sponsor of the SJM Macao Open, through which we will contribute to enhancing Macao’s profile as an energetic sports city and showcasing our all-rounded strength as a top notch destination. As a major supporter of ‘sports + tourism’, we aim to elevate Macao’s brand as a world centre of tourism and leisure, boost international arrivals and bring economic benefits to the community.”

The Macau Golf and Country Club opened in 1993 and is one of the oldest established golf clubs in Southern China. The Club, a business unit of STDM, has been meticulously planned to combine a resort ambience with an 18-hole Championship golf course, superb amenities, first–class management, attentive service, excellent food, and an array of activities specially focused on golf tournaments and tuition.

More details about tickets will be available in due course.