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Rankings Boost for "Asia's Major"

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - It's official. The Barclays Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club was the most important tournament on planet golf last week in terms of prize money and world ranking points.

Playoff joy for “Gonzo” at Barclays Singapore Open

Monday, November 14, 2011 - Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano triumphed in the much-delayed US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open after he pipped Filipino Juvic Pagunsan to the title by draining a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole on Monday.

Pagunsan shoots to top of Asian rankings after runner-up finish

Monday, November 14, 2011 - Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines earned some measure of consolation with his runner-up finish at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open on Monday morning with the biggest cheque of his career – a mammoth US$666,660 – shooting him up to the top of the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit.

Monday finish for Barclays Singapore Open

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines and Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano were locked in a play-off battle at the Barclays Singapore Open which will now conclude on Monday morning (7.30am) due to adverse weather.

Lam endures bittersweet ending

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Singapore’s Lam Chih Bing had a bittersweet ending to his campaign after closing with a final round one-under-par 70 at the weather-shortened Barclays Singapore Open on Sunday.<</p>

Playoff suspended by lightning storm at Barclays Singapore Open

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - A thunderstorm stopped play at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open on Sunday just after Filipino Juvic Pagunsan and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castono of Spain had teed off at the 18th in a playoff for the title and the first prize of US$1 million.

Thaworn rises above flood problem at Barclays Singapore Open

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant banished thoughts about his flooded home in Bangkok to produce some of his best golf at the Barclays Singapore Open on Sunday.

Big crowds flock to Sentosa

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Huge galleries watched the final day's action in the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club on Sunday.

Fernandez-Castano in driver's seat at Barclays Singapore Open

Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano is 18 holes away from becoming the new Barclays Singapore Open champion after organisers reduced the tournament to a 54-hole affair following another tropical thunderstorm on Saturday.

Rain causes suspension of play at Barclays Singapore Open

Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Thunder and lightning has struck on day three of the Barclays Singapore Open, bringing the US$6 million event to a frustrating standstill.

Classy Gonzalo eases into halfway lead at Barclays Singapore Open

Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano blitzed the Tanjong course with a 10-under-par 61 to open up a three-shot lead in the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open after the second round was completed on Saturday morning.

Lefty looking to go low after final-hole setback

Saturday, November 12, 2011 - A last hole nightmare on Saturday, with two shots finding a watery grave, left world number 11 Phil Mickelson with a mountain to climb in weekend play if he is to win the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open.

Morrison rocks on at Barclays Singapore Open

Friday, November 11, 2011 - England's James Morrison put himself in prime position for the biggest payday of his career by taking the second round clubhouse lead at the weather-hit US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open on Friday.

Emotional Lam boosts moneylist hopes

Friday, November 11, 2011 - Lam Chih Bing showed a rare flash of emotion after safely putting for par on his last hole for a one-over-par 72 to safely make the halfway cut at the Barclays Singapore Open on Friday.

Long and short of it at Barclays Singapore Open

Friday, November 11, 2011 - The march of the long putter brigade continues apace at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open.

Tweeting with the stars of Barclays Singapore Open

Friday, November 11, 2011 - Twitter is abuzz with chat about the Barclays Singapore Open, the richest national Open in Asia and a favourite with players.

Mickelson "honoured" by Hall of Fame recognition

Friday, November 11, 2011 - The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will enshrine four-time Major winner Phil Mickelson as part of its Class of 2012.

Amateur Lam impresses with 66

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Local amateur Lam Zhiqun produced a stunning first round performance in the Barclays Singapore Open with a five-under-par 66 on the harder Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club.

Yang Chases Hot Duo at the Barclays Singapore Open

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Korean star Y.E. Yang produced the fireworks for an opening eight-under-par 63 at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open on Thursday to trail joint leaders Edoardo Molinari and James Morrison by one shot.

Amateur Lam impresses with 66

Injured Singh, sick Lin sparkle at Sentosa

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari of Italy and young Englishman James Morrison shared the first day honours with stunning nine-under-par 62s at the Barclays Singapore Open on Thursday.

Magic for Molinari, Morrison at Barclays Singapore Open

Monty sparkles early at Barclays Singapore Open

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Scotland's Colin Montgomerie was among the early leaders on the first morning of the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open after the veteran Scot moved to four under par through eight holes.

Mickelson aims for high five at Barclays Singapore Open

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - American superstar Phil Mickelson hopes a month-long break will help ignite a worthy title charge at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open starting on Thursday.

Moneylist fight on cards at Barclays Singapore Open

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - Thongchai Jaidee and Jeev Milkha Singh, two of Asia’s golfing giants, plan to dislodge S.S.P. Chowrasia from the summit of the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open.

Els aims for summit

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - Three-times Major champion Ernie Els has got his mojo back ahead of this week’s Barclays Singapore Open.

Major Champions lead charge at Barclays Singapore Open

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - The US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open will get off to a flying start at Sentosa Golf Club on Thursday with Major winners Phil Mickelson of the United States, Padraig Harrington and Y.E. Yang grouped together on The Tanjong Course.

Harrington Hopes For Happy Days at Barclays Singapore Open

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington believes patience will be the key as he bids to end a 13-month winless streak at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open.

Mardan Mamat plays the long game for Barclays Open

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - Local hero Mardan Mamat believes he’s still got what it takes to keep alive his wonderful record at the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open, especially with a long putter in the bag for the first time.

Fresh firepower for McDowell as he seeks Barclays double

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - In-form Graeme McDowell could debut a new driver as he bids for a Barclays double at the US$6 million Singapore Open this week.

Rose set to blossom at Barclays Singapore Open

Monday, November 7, 2011 - Justin Rose, the Englishman who is now a regular winner on the US PGA Tour, is the latest star player to confirm his participation in the Barclays Singapore Open.

Rock On Tommy

Monday, November 7, 2011 - Rising star Tommy Fleetwood will play the US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club on a special invite. The 20-year-old Fleetwood finished the season as number one on the Challenge Tour in Europe, becoming the youngest winner of the rankings in the Tour’s 22-year history.

Bjorn again Dane looking for more glory at Barclays Singapore Open

Monday, November 7, 2011 - The evergreen Thomas Bjorn and Alexander Noren, both multiple winners on The European Tour this season, and golf’s latest young sensation Tom Lewis will join the star-studded cast at next week’s US$6 million Barclays Singapore Open.

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