The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) has announced its new Order of Merit structure for the 2024-2025 season, highlighting the significance of Mixed and Junior Opens. This groundbreaking format features a 100% Mixed Split, enabling top golfers of all genders to compete for the same prize in Open events.
Furthermore, the EGF has identified four prestigious 'Majors' within the Men’s and Ladies’ Divisions, ensuring these elite tournaments receive top-tier event invitations. Over the summer, the EGF and UAE golf clubs have been diligently expanding their traditional open calendars and formats, resulting in the release of 20 Men’s and Ladies’ Mixed Open Events and 12 Junior Open Events.
The EGF Order of Merit will commence on October 15th with the Tommy Fleetwood International Series presented by DP World, affiliated with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and EGF. This event will be part of the Junior Order of Merit and is one of four 'majors' in the Junior Divisions that will receive invites to an EGF-sanctioned premier event, such as the Challenge Tour, CLUTCH Tour, Ladies European Tour, and Access Tour.
In the Men’s and Ladies’ Divisions, the inaugural event will take place at the Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club Open Amateur on October 19th – 20th. This event will feature an 80/20 split, ensuring that at least 20% of the field is reserved for female participants. The new conditions and format also include a 100% Mixed Split, allowing the best golfers, regardless of gender, to compete for the same Open event prize.
The EGF has also designated four 'Majors' for the Men’s and Ladies’ Divisions, which will receive premier event invites. To be eligible for the EGF Order of Merit, players must be citizens and/or residents of the UAE and must have a valid EGF handicap. Points will be allocated according to the EGF Order of Merit points table, which can be found on the EGF website.
Points will be aggregated (averaged) throughout the season for each player within their respective division. To qualify for the season-ending Order of Merit Championship, players must participate in a minimum of 50% of events in their category. For more information, visit: www.egf.com
