The MENA Golf Tour has inaugurated its landmark Egypt Golf Series, marking a significant expansion of professional golf in the region. This four-tournament circuit commenced on January 19th at New Giza Golf Club in Cairo, offering participants both substantial financial incentives and critical Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points.
The series features a rigorous schedule across Egypt’s premier courses: New Giza Golf Club (January 19-21), followed by two consecutive tournaments at Address Marassi Golf Resort on the Mediterranean coast (January 24-26 and January 29-31), concluding at Madinaty Golf Club in Cairo (February 3-5). Each event carries a $100,000 prize fund alongside OWGR points, creating crucial opportunities for players advancing their professional careers.
Keith Waters, MENA Golf Tour Chairman and Commissioner, emphasized the strategic importance of this Egyptian venture: “Our partnership with the Egyptian Golf Federation has been instrumental in creating this platform. The series provides exceptional competitive opportunities while showcasing Egypt’s world-class golf facilities to an international audience.”
The player field combines established professionals and emerging talents. Italy’s Ludovico Addabbo enters following his dominant victory at November’s PGA Aroeira Challenge, currently ranking second in the MENA Tour standings. He leads a strong European contingent including Scotland’s Aidan O’Hagan and Welsh competitor Toby Hunt, both positioned within the tour’s top five rankings.
Notable participants bring significant DP World Tour experience, with Spain’s Alejandro Cañizares and England’s Ashley Chesters adding competitive depth. The tournament also features a prominent local contingent including Egyptian professionals Ahmed Morgan and Nour Shibl, alongside several talented amateurs representing the host nation.
New Giza Golf Club, designed by renowned architecture firm Thomson, Perrett & Lobb, provides a challenging championship layout for the opening event. The course’s strategic risk-reward design has rapidly established it among the region’s elite golf destinations since its development on Cairo’s western periphery.
The Egypt Series represents a strategic milestone for the MENA Golf Tour’s 2026 season, enhancing competitive opportunities while strengthening golf’s development infrastructure across Middle Eastern and North African markets through high-profile international competition.