The game is shifting gears in Asia, and the money is finally following the talent. Deutsche Bank has signed on as the title sponsor for the Singapore Open, bringing the event back to the DP World Tour calendar as a co-sanctioned affair with the Asian Tour. This deal runs from 2027 through 2029, marking a clear end to the two-year hiatus that left fans waiting. The tournament returns to The Serapong course at Sentosa Golf Club, where it will be held from April 15 to 18.
Three Tours, One Big Stage
Deutsche Bank’s return represents a structural change for the entire game, not just a new sponsor. The event serves as a key milestone in a new tri-partite partnership between the Asian Tour, DP World Tour, and the PGA Tour. This agreement paves the way for co-sanctioning select tournaments starting in 2027. It also establishes playing rights for leading Asian Tour members, giving them a direct pathway to the DP World Tour season. Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour, called the return of the Deutsche Bank Singapore Open an “important milestone” that will help grow this historic national Open.
The financial backing from a former partner on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour signals serious intent. While the exact purse size remains hidden, the investment aims to maximize economic impact for years to come. Claudio de Sanctis, a member of the Deutsche Bank Management Board, stated that the partnership aligns with their commitment to fostering global talent and competitive skill. This move elevates what was once a regional stop into a global swing event that matters for rankings and prize money.
The Sentosa Connection
History matters on the course, and Sentosa Golf Club knows it well. The Singapore Open debuted at The Serapong course in 2005, when Adam Scott won his first of three titles there. From 2009 to 2012, the event was co-sanctioned by the European Tour before fading from the main stage. Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner and CEO of the Asian Tour, noted that the club and the Open are “inextricably linked” after 15 memorable years of working together.
The 2027 event will be the first of five Global Swings that form the Race to Dubai. This placement ensures the tournament sits at the heart of the European season rather than on the periphery. The deal brings leading international talent to Asia through a format that rewards both local stars and global contenders. With the sponsorship secured and the dates locked, the path is clear for the 2025 return and the full joint-sanctioned launch in 2027.
