Monsoon Mayhem Meets Disc Golf Excellence at the 2025 Singapore Sling

The 2025 Singapore Sling disc golf tournament, held on January 11-12 in the city-state of Singapore, was an event to remember – for all the right and wrong reasons. The "Lion City" was hit by a monsoon surge that brought over 250 mm (10 inches) of rain, forcing players to navigate treacherous conditions throughout the weekend.

Despite the weather challenges, the newly designed Tanglin Hill Pop Up course, measuring 7,403 feet with six floors of elevation change, received rave reviews from locals and visitors. Designed by Shane Egeland, this showcase course is expected to become a permanent fixture in Singapore's disc golf landscape.

The tournament, now in its seventh year, boasted an impressive lineup of players, including a record number of Singaporeans. This surge in local participation can be attributed to the recent inclusion of flying disc sports in the 2025 South East Asia Games, as well as the recognition by the Singapore National Olympic Committee.

The MPO division was dominated by Jean Poignee, a teenager from Malaysia, who posted an astonishing 1028-rated round on Saturday. This incredible performance left him nine strokes clear of the field and the only player under par. On Day 2, Poignee played a more conservative round, still finishing eight strokes ahead of James Lai from Malaysia. American visitor Richard Creelman secured the final podium spot.

As the weather relented somewhat on Sunday, several divisions witnessed thrilling battles. In MA1, Justin Tan staged an incredible comeback, winning by three strokes after being five shots behind. He also took the lead in the national team trials. The MP40 division required a playoff between Leslie Anklovitch and Greg James, which Anklovitch won with a remarkable "holy shot" on the 18th hole.

Joanne Soh, a long-time ultimate player from Singapore, secured the gold medal in FA3 and took the lead in the national team trials. Fellow Singaporean Joleen Tan, also competing in her first disc golf tournament, finished just three strokes behind Soh. In MA3, Joel Goh emerged victorious after withstanding the challenges of the storm.

The event also saw participation from visitors Jonas Jansson, who won the MA40 division and is contesting all six events in the South East Asia winter tour. This tour encompasses Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, attracting flying disc enthusiasts to the region's tropical climate during the northern winter.

As Singapore continues to grow as a hub for international business and multiculturalism, its culinary scene – featuring hawker stalls influenced by Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian flavors – is becoming increasingly renowned. The allure of playing disc golf in the tropics should convince more players to include the 2026 Singapore Sling on their bucket lists.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/slinging-singapore