Singapore Open faces major overhaul after sponsor pulls out

TheNational.ae, 8 Nov 2012
The Singapore Open could face a change of dates, prize money and even sanctioning body after launching a hunt for a new title sponsor.
Officials pledged the event was "here to stay" after promoters World Sport Group (WSG) signed a fresh five-year deal — but were unable to give details about the next edition of an event sometimes billed as "Asia's Major".
British bank Barclays has confirmed it will not renew its sponsorship after this year's ongoing $6 million (Dh22m) tournament, which is one of the region's richest but has struggled to attract top-quality fields in a congested part of the season. Full story