The Men's UAE Team is gearing up for the Pan Arab Golf Championship, which kicks off tomorrow (Wednesday) at Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club in Ajman.
The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) in collaboration with the Arab Golf Federation (AGF) is organizing the 43rd Men’s and 2nd Senior Pan Arab Golf Championship at Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club, Ajman, from Wednesday to Friday. This year’s championships will see participation from 13 nations and over 80 players.
The UAE Men's Team will be led by Captain Ahmad Skaik, with Sam Mullane, Jonathan Selvaraj, and Rayan Ahmed as team members. In the Senior Division, Team UAE will be represented by Saeed Malik, Salem Dasmal, and Jamal bin Marghoob. Additionally, General Abdullah Alhashmi and Mohammed Darwish will compete in the Individual Category.
The 13 participating nations will field teams of four players in the Men’s Division and three players in the Senior Division, with individuals also competing in the individual category. The championship will span three rounds for the Men’s Division and two rounds for the Senior Division, with the lowest scores (best three in the Men’s Division and best two in the Senior Division) determining the team score.
The nation and player with the lowest gross scores will be crowned the Arab Champions. The tournament will commence with the first tee time at 6.40 am, with Laith Barnouti striking the first ball.
General Abdullah Alhashmi, Vice-Chairman of the EGF, expressed pride in hosting the region’s top golfers at Al Zorah Golf Club for the 2024 Pan Arab Men’s and Seniors Championship. He highlighted the UAE’s tradition of hosting world-class golf tournaments and the importance of such events in inspiring future generations and solidifying the UAE’s status as a premier golfing destination in the region.
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