Singapore’s Anne Fernandez will return for her second appearance at the Moutai Singapore Ladies Masters this June, but this time around, she will go in with valuable college golf experience under her belt.
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The Singapore Ladies Masters returns for its third edition at Laguna National Golf Resort Club from June 12–14, headlined by new title sponsor Kweichow Moutai and featuring an increased prize purse of US$120,000.
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Sanctioned by the China Ladies Professional Golf (CLPG) Tour, the 54-hole stroke play tournament marks a 20 per cent increase in prize money from previous editions.
Since her debut at the 2023 edition, where she missed the cut, the 20-year-old has gone on to enrol at Auburn University, producing several creditable displays in her sophomore year in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I circuit.
A five-under 139 after two rounds of play — shortened due to inclement weather — at last September’s Canadian Collegiate Invitational saw Fernandez finish a career-best tied for third while also helping Auburn University capture the team title at the inaugural competition held at Beacon Hall Golf Club.
Just a month later, Fernandez finished tied-fourth at the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational, firing a career-low three-under 67 in the second round en route to a two-under 219 total. Her team also emerged as champions in the 15-team field for their second victory of the 2025-26 season.
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“My sophomore year has been a season of growth. There have been moments where I played really good golf and had a couple of solid finishes. And at the same time, moments where I did not perform the way I wanted to. I think those experiences have shaped me into becoming a stronger golfer and helped me understand myself better as a player and person,” Fernandez said.
She showed that mental resilience recently when she bounced back from a disappointing outing at March’s Charles Schwab Women’s Collegiate, where she shot an 18-over total, to secure a tied-20th finish at the Georgia State Invitational just a week later – her fourth top-20 result this season.
“I am starting to settle into college golf more comfortably. I’ve learned to be more independent with my game…. Also, competing regularly against strong fields has also helped me gain confidence and experience, while my teammates and coaches continue to push me to improve every day,” she said.
Her move to the United States has also seen her adapt to having lessons with swing coach Jon Hearn over video call, but she has taken such changes in her stride.
“Since coming to college, I had to adjust from having in-person lessons with my swing coach, Jon Hearn, to working together over FaceTime. Thankfully, Jon has such a great understanding of my game and remains so confident in me even from a distance. In a way, it has helped me grow as it taught me how to take more ownership of my own development.”
Fernandez also credits Melissa Luellen — who previously led teams at Arizona State University and the University of Tulsa to NCAA titles — for playing a key role in her development, particularly in strengthening her mental approach to the game.
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Coach Luellen has had an incredible influence on me. She has taught me the importance of having a strong mindset and being confident. One lesson I’ve learned from her is being where my feet are. I resonate with this as it reminds me to stay present constantly. She always pushes us to compete with confidence while also continuing to grow every day.”
Fernandez will be joined by fellow Singaporean and college golfer Athena Ni (Washington State University), as well as college golf-bound players Guo Junxi (Boston College) and Tatiana Ang (Boston University).
“Playing in events like this gives me exposure to a higher level of competition and teaches me how to handle pressure and expectations,” Fernandez said.
“What excites me most about competing in a professional field is to test my game against other experienced players. It will be such a great learning experience and a chance to see where my game stands at a higher level,” she added.
