Egyptian Golfer Abou El Ela Finishes Africa Amateur Championship in Tenth Position

Issa Abou El Ela concluded his participation in the Africa Amateur Golf Championship, held at Leopard Creek, South Africa, securing the tenth position.

Issa achieved the best result among Arab competitors, with fellow Egyptian golfers Dean Naime and Hassan Said finishing in the 28th and 31st positions, respectively.

South Africa hosted the inaugural edition of the Africa Amateur Championship from February 21 to 24. The event featured 72 men from the African region competing in a 72-hole stroke play format.

The competition concluded dramatically as three South African golfers vied for the title. Altin van der Merwe emerged as the champion, winning a three-way playoff against Christiaan Maas and Ivan Verster.

“It’s awesome to be the new Africa Amateur Champion. It’s an unbelievable feeling, but I don’t think it’ll kick in until later,” said van der Merwe, who has earned exemptions into The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, The Amateur Championship, the Alfred Dunhill Championship, and the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions.