The 37-year-old Spaniard was considered one of
the most talented players never to have won a major until he
claimed the famous green jacket at Augusta after winning a
playoff against Britain's Justin Rose earlier this year.
The Singapore Open, to be played between Jan. 18-21, is jointly
sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Japan Golf Tour
Organisation.
"I loved my time in Singapore and it was the ideal way to start
the golfing year," Garcia said in a statement. "I did not manage
victory in the Singapore Open but I won twice soon afterwards,
including, of course, my first Major at the Masters.
"I am happy to be coming back to the SMBC Singapore Open next
year. It is a great event on a superb golf course."
Garcia finished tied for 11th place on his Singapore debut in
January before collecting victories at February's Dubai Desert
Classic and the Masters in April.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; editing by Amlan
Chakraborty)
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