Egyptian Golf Federation unveils Red Sea Open to boost sports tourism

Omar Hisham Talaat, President of the Egyptian Golf Federation, affirmed that the launch of the Red Sea Open marks a significant milestone in the federation’s efforts to establish Egypt’s position on the global golf map. He noted that the Red Sea Open is the first leg of the Egypt Golf Series, organized for the first time as part of major international championships aimed at promoting sports tourism and supporting the national economy.

He explained that the announcement comes after a series of recent successes, with the federation organizing three consecutive international championships that witnessed wide participation and unprecedented global attention. He emphasized that these events have strengthened the confidence of international federations in Egypt’s organizational and technical capabilities, as well as its ability to host major sporting events to the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

The federation president highlighted that through this series, the federation aims to host as many championships as possible across different Egyptian cities and courses, contributing to expanding the base of golf practitioners, enhancing golf infrastructure, and creating new opportunities for young Egyptians to participate in international competitions.

He added that the Red Sea Open, held at Sokhna Golf Club with over 100 players from 35 countries worldwide, represents a comprehensive model for combining sport and tourism. The championship will help promote Ain Sokhna resorts as a premier destination for both golf and leisure tourism.

Talaat revealed that the three previous championships, organized in October and November, attracted more than 300 players from around 70 countries, generated over 2,000 hotel nights, and exceeded 5 million views across sports platforms and social media, reflecting the growing international interest in golf in Egypt.

He emphasized that the Egyptian Golf Federation views this success as part of a national objective to support sports tourism and develop sports investment. He stressed that upcoming championships within the Egypt Golf Series will further enhance Egypt’s regional and global presence in one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide.

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