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Asian Golf Powerhouse

2022 HSBC WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSH­IP

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The 2022 edition of HSBC’S flagship golf tournament hosted annually in Singapore was a resounding success for not just the bank and its prestigiou­s partners, but also for advancing the role of women in golf and driving a sustainabl­e future for the game. Known as “Asia’s Major”, this year’s four-day event took place from March 3 to 6 at the renowned Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club. The field saw some of the best LPGA players in the world, showcasing an impressive line-up of champions like Danielle Kang, Lydia Ko, Leona Maguire, Esther Henseleit and Hannah Green. The competitio­n went down to the wire, with the South Korean world number one Jin Young Ko edging out Minjee Lee and In Gee Chun by a two-shot margin. She clinched the trophy with a final score of 6-under par 66 for a total of 17-under on aggregate. Some of the championsh­ip’s key partners were Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines, Lexus and Rolex.

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IN GEE CHUN
 ?? ?? JIN YOUNG KO LIFTING THE CHAMPIONSH­IP TROPHY
JIN YOUNG KO LIFTING THE CHAMPIONSH­IP TROPHY
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JEONGEUN LEE
 ?? ?? ATTHAYA THITIKUL
ATTHAYA THITIKUL
 ?? ?? MINJEE LEE AND HER CADDIE JASON GILROYED
MINJEE LEE AND HER CADDIE JASON GILROYED

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