November 10, 2022 – Cairo: The International Series Egypt is compelling evidence of the country’s ability to host world-class sporting events, and firm proof of the evolution of the region’s best golfing talent, according to the organisers behind the Asian Tour’s flagship event.
The event marks the Tour’s first
ever visit to Egypt, a week after its hugely successful debut visit to Morocco.
Twenty Arabic players from nine different countries are in the field at this
week’s event, a major proof point for the Asian Tour’s new international brief,
and a clear indication of the support it provides to enable the growth of golf
in the region.
Cho Minn Thant, CEO and Commissioner of the Asian Tour, said: “From our perspective, this week in Egypt and last week in Morocco are both a fitting example of how we are growing into a truly international tour.
“Many people may
have considered the Asian Tour to be a tour for Asian players, but what we have
demonstrated is the international perspective, both in terms of players in the
field and the destinations themselves. We could not have had a better two
weeks.
“We are growing
into a destination tour, we have had two excellent weeks and what we are
experiencing in Egypt is truly spectacular – from the airport to the new
capital, seeing all the developments and the ancient history of the pyramids,
and the facilities at the Madinaty Golf Club – it has been a wonderful
experience for the players and the tour.
“Never in our
wildest dreams would we have expected the Asian Tour to be playing golf at the
foot of the pyramids, but it is a reality and a wonderful experience for all
involved.”
The Egyptian
Golf Federation and Arab Golf Federation have been instrumental in preparing
for this week’s tournament along with stakeholders TMG, and a field of 20
regional players is compelling evidence of the hard work they are putting in
behind the scenes, 365 days a year, to create the infrastructure and sustainable framework that
supports top golfing talent.
Mohammad Attallah of the
Egypt Golf Federation explained: “The International Series Egypt is tangible
evidence of the development and evolution of golf in Egypt and the wider region
– it shows the strength and depth of golf here. There is enormous potential
here. It has been an incredible experience for the Arabic players, who are
representing nine different countries.
“Participating in an Asian Tour
event is an incredible opportunity - it gives the players some great exposure
to world-class golf in terms of both the tournament itself and the strong
international field, and it gives them experience of gaining world ranking
points and tough competition, something which is a massive part of our mission at
the EGF and also the AGF – we are extremely proud of our players.”
Josh
North, General Manager of Madinaty Golf Club, was delighted with the feedback
he had received from a world-class field of golfers used to playing the best
courses in the world, in the build-up to the tournament. He said: “It is a huge honour for us here, obviously it is the largest golfing event
of its kind to be held in Egypt. We have been preparing for the last two to
three months to ensure the course and facilities are of the conditions these
world-class players expect.
“We have created a good test of golf for
them, and the feedback so far this week is great. We wanted to deliver a world-class
golf tournament and the first impression has been fantastic. It is an honour to
welcome these top-class players and different nationalities to show the vast potential
that Egypt has in terms of course conditions, hospitality and so much more.”
The
International Series Egypt takes place from November 10-13 at Madinaty Golf
Club, in Cairo and entrance to the event is free. For further details please
visitasiantour.com.
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