Second Arab Professional Golf Championship Kicks Off in Morocco

The Royal Moroccan Golf Federation is preparing to host the Second Arab Professional Golf Championship, which will take place at the Mazagan Resort in Morocco from January 9 to 12, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid.

This championship, organized in collaboration with the Arab Golf Federation, is one of the most prominent sporting events in the Arab world, bringing together some of the best Arab professional and amateur golfers.

Held at a premier venue with world-class facilities, the championship attracts significant attention from professionals across the Arab world. It aims to enhance sporting competition between Arab nations, highlight professional and emerging talent, and promote golf as a growing sport in the region.

The championship will feature a lineup of professional golfers from various Arab countries, including Othman Ibrahim Al Mulla and Saud Abdullah Al Sharif from Saudi Arabia, Joshua Grenville-Wood from the UAE, and Sami Hajri from Tunisia. Additionally, Morocco’s leading golfers, such as Ayoub Lguirati, Ahmed Marjan, Othman El Rhazi, and Soufiane Dahmane, will also compete.

Alongside the professionals, the championship will also host several distinguished amateur players, including Mohamed Amin El Moussaoui and El Mehdi Fakhouri from Morocco, Ali Babatin from Saudi Arabia, and Saleh Al Kaabi from Qatar. This highlights the inclusivity of the event and its commitment to nurturing young talent.

Coinciding with the championship, the Amateur Federation Tour will also be held at the same venue on January 11 and 12, 2025, providing an additional platform for rising talents to showcase their skills in a competitive environment.

The inaugural edition of the championship witnessed an impressive participation of over 100 players representing 11 Arab countries, firmly establishing the event's importance in the region's professional golf scene.

Morocco’s top-ranked player, Ayoub Lguirati, made history by winning the inaugural championship title, marking a pivotal moment for Arab golf.

Building on this success, the organizers have increased the prize purse for the second edition, reaffirming their commitment to excellence and attracting a more distinguished field of professional golfers.

This championship, jointly organized with the Arab Golf Federation, represents a shared ambition to develop golf across the Arab world, showcase regional talent, and strengthen inter-Arab relations through sporting excellence.

On this occasion, the federation invites all golf enthusiasts in the region to follow this championship, which promises to be a celebration of Arab golf in a vibrant and competitive atmosphere at the heart of Mazagan Resort.