The Mercedes-Benz Tour will offer its members a direct pathway into the Barclays Singapore Open this year after announcing it has secured seven spots in one of the world’s most lucrative national Opens.
The top six players from this year’s final Mercedes-Benz Tour Order of Merit will qualify along with the number one ranked player from last year.
Thailand’s Namchok Tantipokhakul, who claimed the 2009 Merit list following two victories, is therefore the first player to benefit from this exciting new development. Last season the Barclays Singapore Open boasted prize money of US$5million and so a place in the field has the potential for a player to earn a bumper pay cheque.
The tournament also offers the opportunity to play alongside the best players in the world with former winners being Australian Adam Scott (2005 and 2006), Angel Cabrera from Argentina (2007), and England’s Ian Poulter (2009). The final event on the Mercedes-Benz Tour this year where the six qualifiers will be determined is the Mercedes-Benz Masters Indonesia at Emeralda Golf and Country Club, just outside Jakarta. This event will be from October 20 to 23.
Competitors now head for the Singha Pattaya Open at Burapha Golf Club ending today (May 2). The Mercedes-Benz Tour boasts 10 tournaments offering a total purse of US$580,000. For further information please visit http://mercedes-benztour.com |
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