Al ain: The MENA Golf Tour will conclude its 2025/26 season with the Al Ain Championship at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club from 30th March to 1st April. Competitors will vie over three rounds for a $100,000 prize fund and the season-ending rankings title.
According to Emirates News Agency, the tour has already held events in Portugal and Egypt, marking one of its most successful seasons. With upcoming events in Morocco, Jordan, and Qatar, the tour's top players will head to Al Ain for the finale.
Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club, known for its championship course, has hosted the Abu Dhabi Challenge on the HotelPlanner Tour for the past two years. The course features water hazards on most holes and is bordered by Al Ain's horse racing track, requiring precise course management. Its signature par-five 10th hole, the longest in the Arabian Gulf, poses a challenge for even the strongest players.
The club provides facilities for equestrian, shooting, rugby, and cricket. Mohammed Rashid Al Nasseri, the club's General Manager, expressed excitement about hosting the MENA Tour again, highlighting its importance for regional talent.
Garrick Porteous, based in Dubai, who won the Abu Dhabi Challenge on the same course in 2024, shared his enthusiasm for returning to Al Ain, citing the course's challenging layout and excellent condition.
Ahmad Skaik, the UAE's leading professional golfer, holds a deep connection to Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club, having competed there multiple times. Skaik expressed his eagerness to perform well in front of a home crowd, acknowledging the MENA Golf Tour's role in his development.
Keith Waters, Chairman and Commissioner of the MENA Golf Tour, emphasized the significance of concluding the season in the UAE, highlighting the tour's mission to foster regional talent and provide world-class competition.
The Al Ain Championship will be the final event of a 2025/26 schedule that traversed Europe and the Middle East, offering $100,000 prize funds and Official World Golf Ranking points at each venue.