GOLF.GARA.Stenson and Im confirmed for SJM Macao Open
Keeping with its tradition of attracting some of the biggest names in the game, organisers of the SJM Macao Open announced at a press conference today that former Open champion Henrik Stenson from Sweden and Korea’s Sungjae Im will compete this year.
Stenson, winner of The Open in 2016, will make his debut while Im his second appearance when the event returns to the picturesque Macau Golf & Country Club from 15-18 October.
The US$1million event will be the 12th leg of the year on the Asian Tour and the 23rd edition of the popular event.
Stenson said: “I am delighted to be heading to the vibrant city of Macao for the first time to compete at the SJM Macao Open this October. Many of the world’s best have played at the Macau Golf & Country Club and I cannot wait to experience the course for myself and hopefully see my name amongst the greats on its roll of honour.”
Im, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, finished in a tie for seventh place 12 months ago and will be looking to improve on that next time out.









