Official website launched for 2025 World Amateur Team Championships
The Singapore Golf Association announced today the launch of their 2025 World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) website, where global golf fans will be able to stay up to date with the latest news and information about the championships.
“The launch of this website is an important milestone for the World Amateur Team Championships, allowing golf enthusiasts worldwide to stay connected with all the latest tournament updates,” said Joshua Ho, General Manager of the Singapore Golf Association.
“Hosting the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships is a proud moment for Singapore and the SGA, showcasing our ability to stage world-class golf events and providing a platform for rising stars to compete on a global stage. Preparations are well underway, and we look forward to welcoming players, officials and fans to Singapore in October.”
With just six months to go before the world’s top amateur golfers arrive in Singapore, the website will serve as the primary source for local updates ahead of the tournament at Tanah Merah Country Club (TMCC) in October. It will feature information about Singapore, including event accommodation and transportation, geography and culture, tourism and public attractions, TMCC and more.
Conducted by the International Golf Federation (IGF) and hosted for the first time in Singapore by the SGA, the 2025 WATC will see the world’s best amateur golfers compete for the prestigious Espirito Santo Trophy (women) and Eisenhower Trophy (men) in a 72-hole stroke play format from October 1-11.
“We are delighted with the launch of the 2025 WATC website to showcase the Singapore edition of this world-renowned amateur golf event. This platform marks another step in our journey to celebrate and promote the spirit of golf among enthusiasts of all levels. Let’s make this event a memorable experience for everyone involved,” said Antony Scanlon, Executive Director of the International Golf Federation.
The SGA website will be a hub for all local, event-related information, updates and community engagement, while the WATC section on IGFgolf.com remains the destination for official championship updates and information, including WATC rankings, qualifying dates, field lists and more.
For more information, visit the official WATC 2025 website. Fans can also follow the action on the Singapore Golf Association’s (SGA) Facebook and Instagram accounts and the IGF Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
About the World Amateur Team Championships (WATC)
The World Amateur Team Championship was founded in 1958, followed by the Women’s World Amateur Team Championship in 1964. Following a decision by the IGF Administrative Committee in 2020, the 2023 championships were moved to odd-numbered years to avoid conflicting with the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games. The 2025 championships will be the 31st women’s championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy and the 34th men’s championship for the Eisenhower Trophy. The 2027 competitions will be held in Morocco and hosted by the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation.
The 2023 championships were played at Abu Dhabi Golf Club (National Course) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Republic of Korea won the Espirito Santo Trophy for the fifth time, edging Chinese Taipei by four strokes. In the men’s championship, the USA Team claimed its 16th Eisenhower Trophy, finishing 11 strokes ahead of the silver-medal winning Australian and Norwegian sides.
About the International Golf Federation (IGF)
The IGF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the international federation for golf. In addition to the World Amateur Team Championships, the IGF also organises the golf competitions at the Olympic Games and the Youth Olympic Games. The IGF is composed of 152 National Federation member and 21 Professional Members.
About Singapore Golf Association
The Singapore Golf Association (SGA) is the National Sport Association governing the game of golf in Singapore. Registered on 5 October 1961, the SGA’s objective is to encourage and promote the game of golf in Singapore. The SGA is currently comprised of 11 Full Members, 7 Associate Members and 6 Affiliate Members and is also a member of the International Golf Federation, Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, ASEAN Golf Federation, Asia Golf Leaders Forum and the Singapore National Olympic Council.
About Tanah Merah Country Club
As one of Singapore’s and Asia’s most prestigious clubs, Tanah Merah Country Club has built a distinguished reputation for excellence since its official opening in 1984. Its two championship courses, the Garden Course and Tampines Course, are celebrated for their masterful design, impeccable year-round maintenance and commitment to sustainability—both proudly holding the prestigious GEO Certified® accreditation. Renowned for hosting world-class tournaments, Tanah Merah Country Club has a rich history of staging international events, including the Johnnie Walker Classic, Lexus Cup and HSBC Women’s Champions. More recently, the club welcomed the Asian Tour’s International Series Singapore (ISS) and the Hana Financial Group Singapore Women’s Open (HFGSWO). With numerous industry accolades and affiliations with top foreign clubs, Tanah Merah Country Club remains the premier destination for championship tournaments, as well as exclusive private and corporate golf events.