The International Lebanese Amateur Open, held at the Golf Club of Lebanon, witnessed a historic moment for Palestinian golf this past weekend.
Bilal Ataya
Bilal Ataya emerged victorious in the tournament, becoming the first Palestinian male golfer to be ranked on the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
He follows in the footsteps of Yasmeen Thaher, who claimed second place in the Ladies’ category, marking another milestone for Palestinian golf.
Yasmeen Thaher and Karim Salaam
The success didn’t stop there. Daniel Thaher secured third place in the Juniors division, further highlighting the rising talent within Palestinian golf.
The achievements underscore the promising future of the Palestinian Golf Federation, a journey made possible by the vision and dedication of the late Tarek Husseini. Husseini, one of the most prominent Arab figures in golf, devoted his life to developing the sport in Palestine and across the region. Despite limited resources and challenging circumstances, he succeeded in placing Palestine on the regional and international golf map, tirelessly creating opportunities for Palestinian players to compete in Arab and global tournaments.
These recent accomplishments at the Lebanese Amateur Open serve as a testament to Husseini’s enduring legacy and the growing strength of Palestinian golf on the international stage.
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