Established in 1958, the International Golf Federation comprises of 150 National Federation
members from 147 countries. Every two years, the IGF organises the largest amateur
team competition in the world: The World Amateur Team Championships (WATC)

World Amateur Team
Championships

25th - 28th

OCTOBER

2023

MENS – EISENHOWER TROPHY
  • Each team consists of 2 or 3 players per nation
  • Up to 36 nations represented
  • Defending champion: (tbc)

18th - 21st

OCTOBER

2023

WOMENS – ESPIRITO SANTO TROPHY
  • Each team consists of 2 or 3 players per nation
  • Up to 36 nations represented
  • Defending champion: (tbc)

For the first time, there will be an equal number of both men’s and women’s teams, 36 teams playing for each trophy.
Dubai was chosen to host the 2023 WATC at Jumeirah Golf Estates, the same club host the DP World Tour Championship.
Historically, many of the world’s most elite golfers have taken part in WATC prior to progressing to a professional game.

The United Arab Emirates was chosen to host the 2023 World Amateur Team Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, the same club that hosted 12 HSBC Golf Championships and the most recent Hero Cup Challenge.

Historically, many of the world’s most elite golfers have taken part in WATC prior to progressing to a professional game.

We look forward to welcoming you in Abu Dhabi from 18-28 October 2023.

Relevant information will continue to be added to the site so please check back again soon for more WATC information.

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IBIS AND NOVOTEL ABU DHABI GATE

THE NATIONAL

“Give me a patch of desert and I will give you a golf course to be proud of.”

– Peter Harradine –

EXPLORE

7,600

TOTAL LENGTH (YDS)

72

PAR

141

SLOPE

ARCHITECT: PETER HARRADINE

OPENED: 2000

COURSE RECORD: 62

In the shadow of the national symbol of the United Arab Emirates, the National Course, set at 7600 yards from the back tees provides a tough test for golfers of all abilities and will be sure to test all aspects of a golfer’s game. Each hole on this golf course has a unique layout offering risk and reward opportunities for those who dare to take on the National Course.

In the shadow of the national symbol of the United Arab Emirates, the National Course, set at 7600 yards from the back tees provides a tough test for golfers of all abilities and will be sure to test all aspects of a golfer’s game. Each hole on this golf course has a unique layout offering risk and reward opportunities for those who dare to take on the National Course.

7,600

TOTAL LENGTH (YDS)

72

PAR

141

SLOPE

ARCHITECT: PETER HARRADINE

OPENED: 2000

COURSE RECORD: 62

Experience Abu Dhabi

The city of Abu Dhabi is vibrant and lively so you’ll never be without something to do. Beyond the city, majestic desert landscapes and lush green oases are open for exploring.

DISCOVER

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

A: Yes, both women and men play at Jumeirah Golf Estates Fire Course.

A: The 30th  women’s championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy will be held from 18th  to 21st  October and the 33rd  men’s championship for the Eisenhower Trophy from 25th  to 28th  October 2023.

A: Through Jumeirah Golf Estates directly, they will be more than happy to assist you with the scheduling of your visit and tee times.
Jumeirah Golf Estates: jge@dubaigolf.com

A: No practice is permitted on the championship site (including the courses, practice ranges, short
game/practice putting areas, etc.) 30 days in advance of the first official scheduled practice round of
the first scheduled championship, unless a player is a member of that particular club. In accordance
with this regulation, practice will be allowed up until, and including, 18 th September 2023 at
Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Please note that each team will be permitted one practice round on the course during the two days
immediately before the championship.
Official practice rounds:
Women’s: 16 th & 17 th October 2023
Men’s: 23 rd & 24 th October 2023

A: Women’s: 16th October 2023, 16:00
Men’s: 23 rd October 2023, 16:00
Captains meetings will take place at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

A: Each Championship will be 72 holes of stroke play. Teams are comprised of 2-3 players. In each 18-
hole round, the total of the two lowest scores by players of each Team constitutes the Teams score
for that round. The total of the two-player Team scores for the four rounds is the Team’s score for
the Championship. The Champion is the Team with the lowest such total score for 72 holes.

A: The preliminary Terms of the Competition document: https://www.igfgolf.org/rules-and-regulation

A: All information relating to the competition can be found on the IGF website.

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