Callum Farr Wins Season Opener for Clutch Tour sanctioned by Emirates Golf Federation

(Al Ain, Abu Dhabi) – This past week the Al Ain Equestrian Shooting & Golf Club played host to the Clutch Tour’s first event of the 2025 season. Sanctioned by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) this will be the first of three championships held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This week’s season-opening championship saw 154 inspiring professionals and amateur golfers fighting for a 50,000 GBpounds prize fund. Coming out on top was Callum Farr who fired a solid 12-under-par after the 54-hole championship.

At the start of 2025, the Clutch Tour and EGF strengthened their partnership as both parties signed an agreement that detailed the Tour hosting three international championships in the UAE. This week kicked off the Clutch Tour season in Al Ain while the tour will be making its way back to the UAE in October to crown a Clutch Tour champion.

The Clutch Tour is known to be the United Kindom’s and Europe’s leading development tour, offering unrivaled incentives and pathway opportunities. All Clutch Tour events in the UAE, offer Official World Ranking Points and a direct pathway to the HotelPalnner Tour and the DP World Tour. Callum Farr’s victory this week allowed him to participate in the HotelPalnner Tour event next month in Al Ain which is co-operated by the EGF and European Tour Group.

 

As part of the agreement with the Clutch Tour, the Emirates Golf Federation has received 20 invitations that are being used to help support the UAE National Team, Emirates PGA, and UAE Golf Academies which is providing a platform for their elite amateur and professional golfers. In addition, the EGF is collaborating with regional and international federations to continue to build relations and partnerships throughout the world of golf.

“We at the Emirates Golf Federation believe the Clutch Tour plays a pivotal role in elevating both professional and amateur golf in the UAE and the wider region. While other parts of the world face seasonal challenges with weather and course availability, the UAE offers year-round, world-class conditions, making it the ideal destination for the Clutch Tour to both launch and conclude its season,” said General Abdullah Al Hashmi, Vice-Chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation.

“What sets the Clutch Tour apart is its commitment to inclusivity, with opportunities for female golfers at every event held in the UAE—something no other professional tour in the GCC currently offers. This aligns with our vision to establish the UAE as a leader in accessible, diverse, and progressive golf development. We look forward to seeing the Tour’s continued growth and impact in the region,” General Al Hashmi added.

The next event of the Clutch Tour starts on 25^th March at La Vie in Oman, followed by another tournament in the Sultanate, the following week at Al Mouj Golf.

The final two events for the Tour will start at Al Zorah Golf Club on October 14^th – 16^th October and finish with the Tour Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club on October 21^st – 23^rd.

To find out more about the Clutch Tour visit the website at https://www.clutchprotour.co.uk/