Saudi Arabia Hosts the 27th Edition of the GCC Golf Championship in Jeddah

Jeddah, February 23, 2025 – Saudi Arabia is hosting the 27th edition of the GCC Golf Championship for Men and the 16th edition for Youth, which officially kicked off today, Sunday, at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Jeddah, bringing together a distinguished lineup of golfers from across the Gulf region.

The championship features teams representing the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, competing for the title in a highly competitive atmosphere that reflects the growth of golf in the region.

This event coincides with Saudi Arabia's Founding Day celebrations, adding a national dimension to the tournament by merging sports competition with a tribute to the Kingdom’s rich history and achievements across various fields, including sports, which continues to make significant strides in enhancing Saudi Arabia’s regional and global presence.

The official opening ceremony of the championship was attended by several sports officials from the Saudi Golf Federation and GCC golf federations, alongside elite players and spectators. The ceremony featured traditional performances, as well as the parade of participating teams, each proudly carrying their national flag in a festive display of Gulf unity.

In her opening speech, Ms. Abeer Al-Johani, Director of the Saudi Golf Federation Office, emphasized the importance of the championship, which aligns with the Kingdom's Founding Day celebrations and strengthens sports collaboration among Gulf nations. She highlighted that hosting this event reflects the remarkable development of golf in the Kingdom and the region, reinforcing its presence on the global golf map.

She added:"Today, we are not only celebrating the launch of the GCC Golf Championship but also reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s commitment to developing this sport both locally and internationally. Through supporting young talents, hosting major tournaments, and fostering a golf culture among future generations, this championship serves as a platform to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and fair competition among the people of the Gulf."

Participating Teams

The championship includes elite golfers from GCC countries, with each team comprising some of the most distinguished players in the men’s and youth categories, under the guidance of experienced coaches and administrators.

Oman National Team:

Men’s Team: Azan Al-Rumaihi, Ahmed Al-Wahaibi, Amjad Al-Touqi, Badr Al-Ameri

Youth Team: Mheir Sampat, Adam Al-Barwani, Branch Jajwani

Coach: Alexander Stephen

Delegation Head: Ahmed Al-Jahdhami

Kuwait National Team:

Men’s Team: Mishari Al-Zamanan, Ali Al-Ansari, Fahad Al-Zoman, Adam Al-Shamali

Youth Team: Salem Al-Abkal, Badr Al-Ansari, Jassem Al-Radaan

Coach: David Holan

Delegation Head: Ramzi Al-Shamali

Qatar National Team:

Men’s Team: Saleh Al-Kaabi, Ali Al-Shahrani, Daniel Sokolov, Abdulrahman Al-Shahrani

Youth Team: Kamil Ibn Ruqaya, Abdullah Al-Mahdi, Rashid Al-Mansouri

Coach: Hassan Ibn Ruqaya

Delegation Head: Mohammed Al-Mahdi

Bahrain National Team:

Men’s Team: Khalifa Mohammed Khalifa, Khalifa Al-Kaabi, Ali Al-Kuwari, Yassin Lefalhair

Youth Team: Khalid Shah, Youssef Shah, Yaqoub Rahma

Delegation Head: Daij Al-Eid

UAE National Team:

Men’s Team: Ahmed Skaik, Syed Ryan Ahmed, Sam Molani, Jonathan Silvaraj

Youth Team: Abdullah Kalbat, Abdullah Salmeen, Mohammed Thabet

Coach: Faisal Al-Sarghini

Delegation Head: Abdullah Al-Hashemi

Saudi Arabia National Team (Host):

Men’s Team: Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Al Saud, Khalid Al-Qunibet, Ali Al-Sakhi, Ali Babtain

Youth Team: Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, Alwaleed Al-Haisoni

As the host nation, the Saudi national team aims to achieve new milestones on home turf and in front of its supporters.

The championship will continue for several days, during which players will compete in high-level matches for top rankings and titles. The event also serves as a valuable opportunity to discover emerging golf talents and enhance the Gulf region’s presence in international golf, contributing to the sport’s growth across the region.