Emirates Set to Host Men’s & Senior Pan Arab Golf Championship at Al Zorah

(Ajman, United Arab Emirates)—On November 20th—22nd, the Emirates Golf Federation, in conjunction with the Arab Golf Federation, is hosting the 43rd Men’s and 2nd Senior Pan Arab Golf Championship at the Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club. Thirteen nations and over 80 players will compete in this year’s championships.

Saeed Malik, Salem Dasmal, and Jamal bin Marghoob will represent team UAE in the senior division. In addition, General Abdullah Alhashmi and Mohammed Darwish will compete in the Individual Category.

For the Men’s Team, Captain Ahmad Skaik, Sam Mullane, Jonathan Selvaraj, and Rayan Ahmed will be teeing it up for UAE.

13 different nations will be represented by a team of four players in the Men’s Division and three players for the Senior Division, additionally, individuals will be competing in the individual category. The championship is run over three rounds for the Men’s Division and two rounds for the Senior Division with the lowest scores (of three in the Men’s Division and of two in the Senior Division) counting towards the team score. The winning nation and player with the lowest gross scores will be declared the Arab Champion.

After a summer full of events and international travel, both the Men’s and Senior UAE teams will be looking to compete successfully on their home soil at Al Zorah Golf Club. Al Zorah plays as a par 72 and is designed by the Nicklaus Design group. The course will play friendly off the tee but challenging around the greens as the approach shots into the green will play a key factor with the winds coming off the mangroves playing into the golfer’s mind.

“We are proud to welcome the region’s best golfers to Al Zorah Golf Club for the 2024 Pan Arab Men’s and Seniors Championship,” said General Abdullah Alhashmi, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation.

“The UAE has a fantastic tradition of hosting world-class golf tournaments, and this championship adds to that legacy. We are excited to provide a platform where Arab nations unite in the spirit of competition and camaraderie.

“This sport continues to grow in popularity across the Arab nations, and hosting prestigious events like this plays a pivotal role in inspiring the next generation of players while strengthening the UAE’s position as a leading golfing destination in the region.”

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