The Added Benefits Of The Asian Swing

Richard Mansell has claimed his long-awaited first DP World Tour title at the Porsche Singapore Classic, kickstarting the 2025 Asian Swing in style.

Held at the stunning Laguna National Golf Resort Club, the Singapore Classic marks the beginning of a pivotal run of events across Asia, where players have the opportunity to transform their seasons — and careers — on golf’s global stage.

Richard Mansell pictured with his prized Porsche Singapore Classic trophy. (Main image) Sebastian Söderberg on his way to becoming the 2024 Asian Swing Champion.

The Asian Swing  four tournaments:

  • Porsche Singapore Classic, Singapore (Winner Richard Mansell)

  • Hero Indian Open, DLF Golf & Country Club, India – March 27 – 30

  • Volvo China Open, Enhance Anting Golf Club, Shanghai – April 17 – 20 

  • Hainan Classic, Mission Hills Resort Haikou, China – April 24 – 27

How it works

With Race to Dubai points up for grabs, all four events contribute to the Asian Swing Rankings. The player who tops the Swing standings not only takes home a US$200,000 bonus, but also secures entry into every event in Phase Two of the DP World Tour season – the Back 9.

Crucially, the top three players in the Swing will also earn coveted spots at the 2025 US PGA Championship, taking place at Quail Hollow Club from May 15–18. Additionally, the highest-ranked player not already exempt will qualify for the Genesis Scottish Open, the second Rolex Series event of the year.

Quail Hollow

Last Year’s Winner

Last year’s Asian Swing proved a breakthrough stretch for Sebastian Söderberg, who emerged as the overall winner thanks to a string of consistent high finishes, despite not lifting a trophy.

“It was a huge few weeks for me,” said Söderberg. “I didn’t get a win, but my game was in a great place, and I kept putting myself in contention. To come out on top of the Swing gave me so many playing opportunities later in the year. It really turned my season around.”

The Swede placed T21 in Singapore, followed by T2 in India, solo 2nd in Japan, and T3 at the Volvo China Open, fending off a late charge from Japan’s Keita Nakajima to take the title.

As the Asian Swing returns, all eyes will now be on who can follow in Söderberg’s footsteps, or perhaps even go one better, with a breakout victory like Mansell’s in Singapore.

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