Following a successful debut on the Ladies Asian Tour (LAT) Series last August, the Simone Asia Pacific Cup is set to make a welcome return to Indonesia, scheduled for December 22-24.

The tournament venue and prize fund for the second edition will be announced in due course; however talks are ongoing for the Jakarta-based Pondok Indah Golf Club to host for the second year running.

The inaugural edition in 2022 offered a total prize money of US$750,000, positioning itself as one of the most lucrative women's golf tournaments in the Southeast Asian region.

A 54-hole strokeplay event with no cut, the Simone Asia Pacific Cup features a unique format where players compete for both individual and team titles.

Last year’s edition, which comprised a 44-strong field representing 16 countries (South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, India, Australia, Vietnam, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, China, Chinese Taipei, Myanmar, Hong Kong and the United States), featured some of the world's best female talents, including Major winners such as New Zealand's Lydia Ko, South Koreans So Yeon Ryu and Hyo Joo Kim, as well as Japan’s Hinako Shibuno.

However, it was Princess Mary Superal of the Philippines who stole the thunder when she upstaged her more illustrious rivals to claim the individual title, winning by three shots from 2011 US Women's Open champion Ryu.

Ryu still had a reason to celebrate as she partnered Bo Mee Lee to come out tops in the team competition.

"Following the highly successful staging of the maiden Simone Asia Pacific Cup last year, we believe that everyone will be looking forward to the second edition this year,” said Paul Park, Secretary-General of the Asia Golf Leaders Forum (AGLF).

"We would like to thank Simone for their continuous support and making this event possible.

"What could have been a better storyline than Princess Mary overcoming a host of heavyweights to become the inaugural winner. I have no doubt that another great battle with plenty of dramas is on the cards come December."