Golf

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

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 01:04 GMT

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.

Somabay golf courses rank first in Egypt, 15th in Africa

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 01:52 GMT

Abu Soma Touristic Development Company (ASDC), Egypt’s leading tourism investment company and real estate developer, ranked first among 24 golfing destinations in Egypt and 15th out of 505 venues in Africa,

All eyes of golf fans on Cairo to follow Asian International Series

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 - 10:55 GMT

The largest international championship for golf professionals takes place between 10 and 13 November at Madinaty Golf Club in Cairo with the participation of 120 players from 40 different nations.

Cairo hosts African Golf Championships

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 - 10:34 GMT

The biggest golfers in Africa will represent their nations in the competitions, which will be played at the golf courses in Palm Hills.

1,000-year-old golf balls discovered in China

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 01:27 GMT

Hitting balls dug into holes with sticks was a favorite pastime of ancient Chinese elites.

Marriott Bonvoy’s First Charity Golf Tournament at The Westin Cairo

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 - 02:57 GMT

Marriott International Hotels in Egypt have come together once again to support the community as part of the annual CSR plan of the junior business council, headed by Eben Nel, the general manager of The Westin Cairo by launching Marriott Bonvoy’s first Charity Golf Tournament, that was hosted by The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes for the benefit of Dar Al Sondos Orphanage.

Another great Tiger Woods comeback is possible, say experts

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 10:15 GMT

Tiger Woods could return to competitive golf within a year, top orthopedic surgeons said on Wednesday.

Fiery statements made by Iranian officials on Tuesday

Tue, 28 May 2019 - 01:42 GMT

Four Iranian officials gave statements on Tuesday evolving around the statements made by U.S. President on Monday in Japan.

Garcia blames "emotional" news for Saudi tantrum

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 - 06:13 GMT

Sergio Garcia apologised for his spectacular meltdown at the Saudi Arabia International on Wednesday, blaming his tantrum for "emotional, personal news" that he had received earlier in the week.

60-million-to-one shot! Club golfer bags two holes-in-one

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 - 05:19 GMT

An Australian club golfer has defied odds of more than 60-million-to-one to shoot two holes-in-one in a single round on a course in Melbourne, local media reported Thursday.

Woods, Mickelson confirm $9 million duel

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 - 04:11 GMT

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will go head-to-head in a winner-take-all $9 million (7.78 million euro) duel in Las Vegas in November, it was announced on Wednesday.

Khongwatmai, Bertasio share second-round lead in Malaysia

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 - 05:00 GMT

The 18-year-old made a steady start with birdies on the fifth and sixth but then came to life after the turn.

Golf: Knee-knocking putt gives Shin debut win

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 - 11:25 GMT

American rookie Micah Shin holed a nerve-racking birdie putt on the first playoff hole to claim his debut Asian Tour victory at the Manila Masters on Sunday.

Kang wins Women's PGA Championship to make first victory a major

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 - 08:17 GMT

Danielle Kang's one regret after her maiden LPGA triumph at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

Golf-Stenson backing Wentworth winner Noren for major glory

Mon, 29 May 2017 - 08:35 GMT

British Open title holder Henrik Stenson believes new Alexander Noren has all the credentials to become the second Swede to triumph in a men's major

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