Jesper Svensson wins first staging of the Porsche Singapore Classic

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In a high-class golf finale, the Swede Jesper Svensson secures the win in the first ever Porsche Singapore Classic in a play-off against Kiradech Aphibarnrat from Thailand. The 28-year-old’s  impressive performance crowns a fabulous event at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club. The wide range of golf and Porsche attractions also included the Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid as the first hole-in-one vehicle from Porsche on the DP World Tour in Asia.

Day 4

Dramatic finish to an enthralling 2024 Porsche Singapore Classic – Jesper Svensson celebrates a historical win in the first staging of the DP World Tour tournament. In a high-class golfing finale, the rookie came out on top in his only 14^th start on the DP World Tour at the third play-off hole. Svensson (63, -9) and Aphibarnrat (64, -8) were tied in first place on a score of 271 (17 under par) Laguna National Golf Resort Club’s Classic Course after brilliant final rounds.

In the resulting play-off, the pair were equal after two extra holes but then at the third attempt, a par for Svensson was eventually enough – it was the most emotional par of his career. “It’s something I’ve always dreamt of, a win on the DP World Tour,” said a jubilant Svensson, who in his first season has been a runner-up on two occasions. “It was a long journey up until then. It’s so hard to win here. Now the dream has come true.”

The English duo of Sam Bairstow (-16) and Andy Sullivan (-15) finished the tight competition in third and fourth. The French top star Matthieu Pavon, who recently won on the US PGA Tour, placed fifth (-14). Porsche Brand Ambassador Paul Casey crowned an exceptional week in Singapore with an impressive sixth place finish (-13).

“The first edition of the Porsche Singapore Classic has far exceeded our expectations. Right up until the end, the very good field of players delivered an exciting competition which produced a worthy winner,” says Deniz Keskin, Director Brand Management and Partnerships at Porsche AG. “This impressive event is the new highlight of our international professional golf commitment. The large number of Asian customers that enjoyed a live emotional brand experience emphasises the international relevance.” During the five days of the tournament, customers from Singapore, Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan markets were welcomed to the Laguna National Golf Resort Club where they were exhilarated by the exclusive VIP experience of a Porsche event.

Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid as the hole-in-one prize

The special on-site attractions included, amongst others, a display of vehicles centring on the impressive Porsche 996 Swan Car designed by the artist Chris Labrooy. In Singapore, there was also a fully electric fleet of Taycan models that acted as the courtesy cars for the players. A highlight was the spectacular hole-in-one prize, a Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid in Madeira Gold Metallic. Only recently launched this winter, the Porsche lured the players on the 17^th as the first hole-in-one vehicle from Porsche on the DP World Tour in Asia.

Tournament visitors were also able to qualify for the ultimate hole-in-one prize via a Nearest-to-the-Pin competition in the Spectator Village. After the close of the tournament on Sunday, the best participants contested the Porsche Panamera Shootout in an attempt to win the exceptional sports car, just like the pros had done on the 17^th during their four rounds. The pros above all only missed out by millimetres on several occasions. Title holder Ockie Strydom, the French world class golfer Matthieu Pavon and Amateur TK Ratchanon Chantananuwat from Thailand came closest to discovering the Porsche driving feel with their excellent attempts.

Porsche works driver: “Perfect day of golf”

The Porsche Brand Ambassador Casey and the Porsche works driver Kévin Estre officially opened the Panamera Shootout before the tournament in a magnificent night setting. It was the crowning finale of a memorable golf experience for Estre, the 2018 Le Mans winner, at Casey’s on the day of the Pro-Am tournament. The Frenchman immersed himself deeply in the world of golf with the help of the 15-time DP World Tour winner at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club. The pair enjoyed a great time competing against each other at several stations in the Spectator Village, and during a personal golf coaching session on the club’s driving range.

“We got on super well and had a great time together,” said Casey. Estre was also thrilled saying, “It really was a perfect day of golf right from the very first second.” In the Pro-Am, they teed off one after the other. Estre, who a few weeks ago won the season’s opening World Endurance Championship race in Doha in a Porsche 963, was over the moon after a “fabulous experience” in the group that included golf influencer Rebecca De Foe and in particular the pro Rafa Cabrera Bello, the Spanish 2016 Ryder Cup player. Casey and Estre also gave Porsche customers enthralling insights into their lives and their sports at a Meet&Greet.

Casey visits Porsche Studio Singapore

“Ahead of the event, Paul Casey rang in the tournament week with a “cool trip to a fantastic place”. The former world No. 3 took advantage of an afternoon off to drive a 911 Carrera from the Laguna National Golf Resort to the new Porsche Studio in the centre of the pulsating world metropolis. “It’s naturally a great opportunity for me to take a look at the new studio,” raved Casey. “The location is a spectacular destination, not only for Porsche fans. Everybody can feel at home here.” The two-storey Porsche Studio Singapore is situated in the famous Guoco Midtown quarter close to the historical Bugis district in downtown Singapore. It thrills visiting Porsche Community members as an innovative meeting place, and as a location for special brand experiences.