The golfing world is eagerly anticipating the 2025 Porsche Singapore Classic, an event that has quickly established itself as a pivotal part of the DP World Tour. Following three captivating tournaments in Africa, the tour has shifted to Asia, with the Singapore Classic set to take place from March 20 to 23 at Laguna’s Classic Course.
This tournament, which only debuted on the tour in 2023, has already garnered significant attention, particularly due to its new title sponsor, Porsche, who partnered with the event in 2024. The anticipation for this event is palpable, especially in Southeast Asia, where the Singapore Classic is the second major golf event this month, coming hot on the heels of the LIV Golf Singapore.
One of the main attractions of the Singapore Classic is undoubtedly the $2.5 million prize purse, mirroring last year’s substantial payout. In 2024, the top prize of just over $400,000 was clinched by Sweden’s Jesper Svensson, who emerged victorious in a nail-biting playoff against Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat. Despite losing out on the top spot, Aphibarnrat also received a handsome paycheck of more than $250,000 as the runner-up.
The 2025 Porsche Singapore Classic promises intense competition, with the top five finishers set to earn six-figure payouts. Additionally, the participants will be vying for a hefty 3,500 Race to Dubai points and 1,000 Ryder Cup points. According to Bunkered, the final prize money breakdown sees the winner walking away with $425,000, while the second, third, fourth, and fifth placers will earn $275,000, $157,500, $125,000, and $105,000 respectively.
As the competition heats up, all eyes are on the potential winners. Tom Mckibbin, who scored an impressive 69 in an earlier round and followed it up with a stunning 7-under in the second round, is certainly a contender. He is currently tied for the lead with Adrien Saddier, Matthew Jordan, and Marcus Armitage, all sitting at 10-under with two more rounds to go.
However, Robert MacIntyre is a dark horse to watch. Despite a disappointing start with a 1-over 73 on Thursday, he bounced back spectacularly on Friday with three consecutive birdies and a total of eight birdies in the round, scoring 64. Currently tied for ninth position, he still has 36 holes to catch up, and the possibility of him emerging as the ultimate winner cannot be ruled out.
As the golfers vie for the top spot, they are also competing for a PGA Championship exemption, which is awarded to the top three finishers at the end of the four-event Swing. With so much at stake, the 2025 Porsche Singapore Classic is set to be a thrilling contest, and golfing fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see who will lift the trophy on Sunday.
