DOHA: Qatar will host the 45th Arab Men’s Golf Championship and the 17th Arab Women’s Golf Championship for the first time, with 73 golfers from 14 Arab countries set to compete at Doha Golf Club from November 4-11.
The championships, organised by the Qatar Golf Association (QGA), will feature 52 players in the men’s competition and 21 in the women’s event, with individual and team titles up for grabs.
The official programme begins with the arrival of participating delegations on Wednesday, followed by practice rounds on November 5 and 6. The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, with competition starting on November 7.
The women’s championship will conclude on November 9, while the men’s competition will finish on November 10, when the closing ceremony and awards presentation will also be held.
QGA President Hamad Abdullah Al Mana said the association was proud to host the Arab championships for the first time and had completed preparations to welcome the participating teams.
He said arrangements had been made to provide suitable conditions for competitors and ensure a tournament that reflected the standing of Arab golf.
Al Mana expressed hope that the championships would feature strong competition and sportsmanship while strengthening ties and cooperation among Arab golf federations.
He added that hosting the event was an important milestone for the association and would give Qatari golfers the opportunity to compete on home soil, while supporting the development of the sport and wider Arab sporting cooperation.
