25-06-2025
Top 60 players to tee off at 2025 RSGC Women's Amateur Open
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 60 top amateur golfers are expected to compete at the 48th edition of the RSGC Women's Amateur Open Championship 2025, which will be held at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC), from August 5 to 7.
The tournament is set to attract a strong international field, featuring rising talents from across Asia and Asean including Japan, India, Guam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and host country Malaysia.
Tournament chairperson Ai-Leen Tan said the championship has earned a reputation as a launching pad for future golf stars, having produced standout names such as Mirabel Ting, the 2023 champion, and Winnie Ng, a two-time winner.
"Each year, the tournament showcases players of increasingly higher calibre.
"Many have since turned professional, and we're proud to provide a platform that helps them take that next step," she said at a press conference to announce the event.
While the full list of Malaysian contenders has yet to be confirmed, Ai-Leen noted that players will be selected through the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA).
To ensure a highly competitive field, this year's edition will require participants to have a WHS Handicap Index of 13.4 or lower.
"By tightening the handicap requirement, we aim to raise the overall quality of the competition. Top players want to compete with the best, and this change reflects that ambition," she added.
The tournament will feature four categories, including the Tuanku Bahiyah Cup (gross individual champion) and the Datin Azian Trophy (gross team champion).
Open to female amateur golfers aged 12 and above, entries must be submitted by July 26.
