Cairo is set to become the heart of Arab golf this week, as top junior and female players from across the region gather for a landmark celebration of sport and talent.

The Arab Golf Federation and the Egyptian Golf Federation have announced the launch of a “Golf Festival” to run alongside the Pan Arab Junior and Ladies Golf Championship, taking place from Wednesday, 7 May to Saturday, 10 May.

The festival forms part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Arab Golf Federation’s founding, and aims to create an engaging and festive atmosphere around the championship.

The “Golf Festival” will feature a diverse line-up of sporting and entertainment activities designed to boost community engagement with the game. Highlights include performances by The Trick Shot Boys, renowned for their creative and artistic golf displays, and an appearance by PGA Professional Nick Horrocks, recognised for his work in golf education programmes. Attendees can also expect world-class musical performances, prize giveaways, and a variety of food and beverage options.

Omar Hesham Talaat, President of the Egyptian Golf Federation, emphasised that this championship marks the inaugural event of the newly introduced Arab Golf Series (AGS). The AGS is a unified calendar of regional tournaments supported by an official, independent ranking system. It provides Arab golfers with a transparent pathway to elite competition by allowing them to accumulate ranking points that may qualify them for professional-level events.

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“The Arab Golf Series strengthens collaboration between the Egyptian and Arab Golf Federations,” said Talaat. “It’s a transformative step towards elevating the sport across the region by encouraging competitive growth and nurturing young talent.”

The championship will be contested across six categories at two premier venues: Madinaty Golf Club and Katameya Dunes Golf Club. Players will compete in the following divisions: Under-13 Girls, Under-16 Girls, Ladies, Under-13 Boys, Under-16 Boys, and Under-18 Boys — all vying for both individual and team honours.

More than 110 players representing 12 nations — Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the UAE, and host country Egypt — are set to compete. The tournament is organised under the supervision of the Arab Golf Federation (AGF), which continues to play a vital role in expanding the sport’s reach and elevating the performance of Arab teams in regional and international events.

Working closely with national federations, the AGF is also rolling out a series of technical and developmental initiatives, including the newly launched Arab Ranking System, which will be implemented throughout this year’s tournament series.

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