Egypt is strengthening its position on the international golf calendar after hosting the opening event of the MENA Golf Tour at New Giza Golf Club, according to Josh North of the Egyptian Golf Federation. Speaking to NileFM during live coverage of the first leg of the Egypt Golf Series, North said the tournament marked the start of 13 MENA Tour events scheduled across the country. The professional circuit has attracted players from around 32 countries, with nearly $20,000 awarded to the winner of the season-opening event. North said many visiting players had been surprised by the standard of golf facilities in Egypt, as well as the favourable winter playing conditions. &ldquo;Some players arrived without realising how strong the golf scene is here,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;The courses and the climate have made a big impression.&rdquo; The MENA Tour last visited Egypt in 2023. North said its return followed months of coordination and reflected a growing alignment between the tour&rsquo;s needs and Egypt&rsquo;s ability to host international events. New Giza Golf Club, located on the outskirts of Cairo, provided the venue for the opening tournament and continues to feature prominently in the country&rsquo;s expanding golf programme. Thirteen Egyptian players took part in the event, gaining opportunities to earn world ranking points, which could contribute to Olympic qualification in future cycles, including Los Angeles 2028. North said the federation&rsquo;s focus extended beyond elite competition, with youth and school-based initiatives running alongside the professional tournament. &ldquo;Developing the game at grassroots level is essential,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Golf is a sport people can start young and play for life.&rdquo; Following the MENA Tour&rsquo;s four events in Egypt, the Egypt Golf Series will continue with tournaments on the Alps Tour and the Pro Golf Tour, running through to late April. North said the aim was to create a sustainable golf ecosystem, combining international competition with long-term player development.
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