JEDDAH: The 27th edition of the men鈥檚 GCC Golf Championship and the 16th edition of the youth event got underway on Sunday at the Royal Greens Golf Club in Jeddah, bringing together top players from across the Gulf nations.
Teams from 海角直播, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman are competing in the tournament.
The event highlights the rapid growth of golf in the region and serves as a testament to the Gulf鈥檚 increasing prominence on the international golfing stage.
This year鈥檚 championship coincides with 海角直播鈥檚 Foundation Day celebrations, bringing together high-level sports competition and the Kingdom鈥檚 rich history and achievements.
The tournament鈥檚 opening ceremony, which was attended by key sports officials and representatives from the Gulf鈥檚 golf federations, featured traditional performances and a grand entrance parade, with each nation displaying its flag in a show of regional unity.
Abeer Al-Johani, the director of the Saudi Golf Federation, spoke of the importance of hosting the tournament during the national celebrations.
She said: 鈥淲e are not only celebrating the launch of the GCC Golf Championship, but also reaffirming 海角直播鈥檚 commitment to developing this sport both locally and internationally.
鈥淭hrough nurturing young talent, hosting major tournaments, and fostering a golf culture among future generations, this event serves as more than just a sports competition 鈥 it is a platform for strengthening brotherhood and fostering fair competition among Gulf nations.鈥
