Egypt will host a series of major golf tournaments in the coming period, a move aimed at restoring the country’s prominent position in the sport globally, the head of the Egyptian Golf Federation, Omar Hisham, has announced. “We chose to make this announcement from the heart of the pyramids because this place symbolises heritage and tradition, just like the history of golf in Egypt,” federation president Hisham said at a press conference at the historic Mena House course. “We have a legacy of over a century that places us among the oldest countries in the world to have played this sport.”
Hisham revealed that the federation will begin by organising the 104th Egyptian Men’s Amateur Open at Dreamland Golf Club. It will also continue its commitment to developing youth and women’s golf by hosting the Egyptian Open for Juniors and Amateur Ladies at New Giza Golf Club.
A third tournament will mark the return of the Egyptian Open after a 15-year absence. This historic tournament, which began in 1921, will return as part of the Asian Development Tour, with a prize fund of $125,000. The federation will also launch a new international tournament as part of the Asian Tour, aimed at attracting world-class players.
Hisham said the federation had made tangible achievements over the past year. “We were able to increase the player base by 25%, and we successfully organised the Arab Junior and Ladies Championship at Madinaty Club, which was broadcast to the world and proved our ability to host tournaments with international standards,” he said.
He stressed that these successes were achieved with official support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, as well as partnerships with the Arab Golf Federation and the Asian Tour.
Hisham also highlighted the broader impact of the tournaments, noting that golf tourism gives Egypt a unique competitive advantage thanks to its international courses, year-round sun, and unique historical sites.
“The ultimate goal is to pave the way for Egyptian players to launch into the global arena,” he concluded. “Every tournament gives our players international experience and a better ranking, which brings them closer to participating in the Olympics. We want Egypt’s name to be strongly present on the world golf map.”
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