Malaysia’s golf history-maker Ng Jing Xuen and rising talent Jocelyn Chee are ready to test themselves at the Women’s China Open in Shanghai from October 17-19 with the ultimate dream of competing on the big stage in the future.

Both players harbour ambitions of playing on the LPGA Tour and know international exposure on burgeoning professional circuits like the China LPGA Tour is key to achieving that goal.

The 17-year-old Jing Xuen, who became the first Malaysian female golfer to win an individual SEA Games gold medal in 2023, has made an encouraging start to her professional career. After finishing second at Qualifying School, she has notched two top-20s and a first top-10 finish in China. Her transition to the paid ranks follows a decorated amateur career that produced six World Amateur Golf Ranking wins.

“It’s a stepping stone. These tours are really competitive, and it’s a great place to improve before aiming for the Ladies European Tour or LPGA Tour,” said Jing Xuen, who also has the Olympic Games firmly on her radar.

With Thailand’s current World No.1 Jeeno Thitikul being her inspiration, Jing Xuen is mapping out a patient path forward to emulate her fellow Southeast Asian competitor who is a multiple winner on the LPGA Tour. “I’ll focus on the China LPG Tour for a couple of years, then target the Australian circuit to build my ranking before trying Q-School in the U.S. When I feel ready, I’ll give it a shot,” she said.

“Jeeno also won the SEA Games gold medal and she’s a really good player. The way she talks and everything, she’s really positive.”

Jocelyn, 25, will fly into Shanghai with renewed confidence after capturing her second professional title on the Malaysian circuit in Malacca last month. She has made five cuts in seven starts in China this season and is aiming for a stellar run at the Women’s China Open, which will see China’s Ji Yuai defending the title at Enhance Anting Golf Club.

“The China LPG Tour has strong players. I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to play with golfers with far more experience, and it has helped me grow. They have a better structure to grow, and it’s not just about hitting golf balls. They focus on fitness, they practice in a certain way, they have coaches around them, a team that is pushing them. I’m trying to build my own team too,” she said.

Like Jing Xuen, Jocelyn sees competing abroad as essential in her chase for more success on golf’s biggest stage, including the LPGA Tour.
“We’re lucky to have the Malaysian tour, but to grow we must step out of our comfort zone. Playing in China gives us the chance to test ourselves against stronger players,” she said.

She also values the support of her compatriots, including Aretha Pan and Winnie Ng, who are regulars on the China LPG Tour. “There’s healthy competition among us Malaysians. We want to beat each other, but at the same time we’re rooting for one another,” she said.

The Women’s China Open, launched in 2006, is the flagship event of the China LPG Tour and boasts an illustrious roll of honour featuring Korean stars, former World No.1 Jiyai Shin and Sung-hyun Park, Kim Hyo-joo. China’s leading stars including Feng Shanshan, Janet Lin Xiyu and Yin Ruoning have featured in previous Women’s China Opens before achieving success globally.

Chee said: “It’s an honour to play in the Women’s China Open. As the national championship, it’s the most important event on the Tour. I know how big this tournament is, and it’s going to be great.”

For more information about the Women’s China Open, please visit www.clpga.org

The final player line-up for the SJM Macao Open 2025 has been confirmed, featuring some of golf’s biggest names, regional stars, and rising young talents.

Taking place from 16-19 October at the scenic Macau Golf & Country Club, the tournament is jointly organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government (MSB), title sponsor SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) and IMG, and co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Macau Golf Association.

Among the favorites competing for the coveted title are former world number one and 1999 champion Lee Westwood, two-time PGA Tour winner Sungjae Im from South Korea, defending champion Rattanon Wannasrichan who won his third Asian Tour title last month, Chinese number one Li Haotong, and Taichi Kho, a gold medalist at the 2023 Asian Games and the first player from Hong Kong, China, to win an Asian Tour event at the 2023 World City Championship.

The USD 1 million event will also feature reigning Asian Tour Order of Merit winner John Catlin. The 13-time tour winner finished tied for fourth here last year and aims to impress the crowd with his ball-striking skills as he looks to secure a spot in one of the final groups on Sunday, 19 October.

Three Thai players have held aloft the famous Macao Open trophy since its inception in 1998. Pavit Tangkamolprasert, winner of the 2016 Macao Open, is in fine form coming into the SJM Macao Open with a third-place finish at the Jakarta International Championship last week. The 36-year-old will be looking to become the fourth player to win the Macao Open twice.

Another golfer to watch is Chinese rising star Ding Wenyi. The 20-year-old from Beijing turned professional last year and has enjoyed a solid season thus far, with five top-20 finishes. His career highlights to date include wins at the 2024 Asia Pacific Amateur Championship and the 2022 US Junior Amateur.

Malaysia will have four players in the field, with Ervin Chang, Shahriffuddin Ariffin, Marcus Lim and Galven Green hoping to give their seasons a boost with strong performances. Chang and Shahriffuddin will be making their third successive starts in the event, while Lim and Green are debuting.

This year, there are two Westwoods in the SJM Macao Open field, as Samuel Westwood competes alongside his father, Lee. While he may not yet be threatening the 190-plus professional tournaments played by his father, Lee Jr. is no stranger to big occasions and high-pressure situations, having caddied for Lee at both the Masters and the Ryder Cup. The 24-year-old Englishman, who turned professional in 2022, is now making a name for himself and has already posted a runner-up finish at the Alamos Open II on the Portugal Tour this season.

As previously announced, Chinese golf legends Zhang Lianwei and Liang Wenchong will be competing, alongside some of the nation’s rising stars, including Hong Kong’s Asian Games team bronze medalist Matthew Cheung and local rising talent Kelvin Si Ngai, who will lead the home challenge.
The highly competitive field this year will also feature 15-year-old Hong Kong squad member Ethan Tian Jun and regional pro Brian O’Dovonan. Launched last year to nurture emerging golfing talent, this year’s SJM Macao Open Qualifier Tournament took place on 29 September, with the top two finishers earning spots in the main event.

For the first time on the Asian Tour, fans will be able to track their favorite players with the Player Locator. By scanning QR codes at various locations around the course, visitors can access the SJM Macao Open 2025 interactive map to follow the action in real time.

In alignment with SJM’s commitment to the community, admission to the SJM Macao Open 2025 is free. Fans are encouraged to register in advance, with each person able to request up to four complimentary tickets. For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit www.sjmmacaoopen.com

From October 30 to November 2, the Maybank Championship 2025 will once again bring the best of the LPGA Tour to Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.

With 18 winners from this season’s LPGA Tour, including World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, Olympic gold medalist Lydia Ko, and major champion Grace Kim, the field looks set for another unforgettable week at the USD 3 million event.

It’s impossible to talk about the Maybank Championship without mentioning the story that’s been building since its first edition. In 2023, Celine Boutier edged Thitikul in a nine-hole playoff to become the first champion. The following year, Ruoning Yin held off Thitikul by a single shot with a final-round 65 to secure her second Asian swing title and third LPGA victory of the season in 2024. This year, all three return, and the stage feels set for another showdown.

2023 Maybank Championship winner, Celine Boutier.

There’s plenty of new talent making their much-anticipated debut at KLGCC’s West Course this year, including rising Japanese player Miyu Yamashita. A 13-time winner on the Japan LPGA Tour, Yamashita won the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl in early August for her maiden LPGA title.

English sensation Lottie Woad will also be making her first appearance at the Maybank Championship. A former world amateur number one, Woad stunned the golfing world when she won the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open in her first start as a professional this July. She finished third at last week's Kroger Queen City Championship and will be one of the players to watch.

Japan’s Iwai twins, Akie and Chisato, will no doubt be popular draws as well, having both broken through as Rolex First-Time Winners on the 2025 LPGA Tour.

2024 Maybank Championship winner, Ruoning Yin.

Lydia Ko’s return adds even more star power. With 23 LPGA victories, two major titles, and an Olympic gold medal, she remains one of the most complete players in the game. She joins a strong cast that includes Rio Takeda, Angel Yin, and A Lim Kim, each bringing their own flair to the competition.

Five Malaysians will also step into the spotlight for the third edition of the championship. Leading the charge is Mirabel Ting, who finished tied for 12th last year, the best result by a Malaysian in tournament history. She will be joined by Ashley Lau, Kelly Tan, Liyana Durisic, and Genevieve Ling, each ready to carry the hopes of local fans eager to see the national flag flying high once again.

The championship will also see five Thai players who earned their spots through the ASEAN Qualifier, led by promising young star Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul. Their presence reflects Maybank’s ongoing goal of giving Southeast Asia’s best players the chance to compete on a global stage.

The Maybank Championship has always been more than just a tournament. From the marathon playoff in 2023 to the three holes-in-one in 2024, the event continues to deliver moments that stick in memory. As the next chapter unfolds at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, the question isn’t whether history will be made again. It’s who will make it this time.

The SJM Macao Open returns to Macau Golf & Country Club this October 16-19 with a star-studded line-up featuring English legend Lee Westwood and Korean star Sungjae Im.

Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Macau Golf Association, this year’s edition offers a total prize purse of USD1 million. Joining Westwood and Im in the 144-player field will be defending champion Rattanon Wannasrichan of Thailand, Chinese legends Zhang Lianwei (winner in 2001 and 2002) and Liang Wenchong, China’s current top player Li Haotong, and Hong Kong, China’s reigning Asian Games gold medalist, Taichi Kho.

SJM Resorts, S.A., the title sponsor of the Macao Open for the third consecutive year, is offering two exclusive accommodation packages to experience the prestigious championship.

The Pro-Am Experience Package offers privileged access to the Pro-Am tournament, while the Lisboa Lounge Experience Package allows guests premium views of the golfing action from the private Lisboa Lounge. Both packages promise a front-row seat to witness elite international players in head-to-head action, and an immersive encounter with championship golf at its finest.

Bookings are open through 12 October with limited availability.

Pro-Am Experience Package
Stay Period: 14 – 19 October 2025
Package Details:
• One-night Deluxe Suite accommodation at the Grand Lisboa Palace Macau
• Daily in-room breakfast or breakfast at The Grand Buffet for two
• One Pro-Am tournament slot (for one guest, accompanied by one visitor)
• Access for two to the golf facilities of the Macau Golf and Country Club on Pro-Am day
• Round-trip limousine service between the Macau Golf and Country Club and the hotel, and between Macau border points and the hotel
• MOP 2,000 dining voucher for selected SJM restaurants per stay
• Luxurious welcome amenities
• Two tickets to “Picasso: Beauty and Drama” exhibition
Price: MOP21,888++ per night
Extended Stay: MOP5,700++ per night (includes limousine service and Lisboa Lounge access)

Lisboa Lounge Experience Package
Booking Period: Now through 12 October 2025
Stay Period: 15 – 19 October 2025
Package Details:
• One-night Junior Suite accommodation at the Grand Lisboa Palace Macau
• Daily in-room breakfast, breakfast at The Grand Buffet or Lisboa Lounge for two
• Full access for two to the VIP Lisboa Lounge shared hospitality suite
• Daily round-trip limousine service between the Macau Golf and Country Club and the hotel
• MOP1,000 dining voucher for selected SJM restaurants per stay
• Welcome amenities
• Two tickets to “Picasso: Beauty and Drama” exhibition
Price: MOP8,888++ per night
Extended Stay: MOP4,900++ per night

For reservations or to discover more about the SJM Macao Open 2025 accommodation packages, contact +853 8881 8000 or visit here.