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The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) has announced that, in conjunction with its new-look Rocco Forte Series on the 2025/26 tournament schedule, winners of the Mid-Am, Seniors and Super Seniors Orders of Merit will receive a trip to the DP World Tour’s Rocco Forte Sicilian Open venue in Sicily.
The EGF has joined forces with Rocco Forte Hotels and, as part of the agreement, selected Mid-Am, Seniors and Super Seniors series events will be titled The Rocco Forte Series by the Emirates Golf Federation, commencing in December.
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General Abdullah Al Hashmi, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation, said: “Partnering with Rocco Forte Hotels marks a significant milestone for the EGF and our members, and is a step forward in our commitment to grow the game and deliver exceptional value to our membership.
“By rebranding our amateur series under one of the travel industry’s most famous names, we are not only strengthening our ties to Europe but also providing our players with access to some of the world’s most prestigious courses and resorts.”
The agreement will also give EGF members direct access to preferential rates at Rocco Forte Hotels’ portfolio of properties across Europe, including Verdura Resort in Sicily.
Founded as a non-profit organisation, the EGF plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of golf in the UAE, working closely with local clubs to increase participation, raise standards and promote the game at every level. The new partnership with Rocco Forte Hotels represents another important step in its mission to deliver outstanding opportunities for its members and the wider golfing community.
Verdura Resort, Sicily
Located on Sicily’s spectacular southern coastline, Verdura Resort is home to two 18-hole championship courses — the East and the West — designed by world-renowned architect Kyle Phillips, as well as a nine-hole executive course and Italy’s only European Tour-approved Performance Institute.
The Rocco Forte Series by the Emirates Golf Federation will debut under its new name later this year, with the Mid-Am, Seniors and Super Seniors tournaments headlining a busy schedule designed to showcase the country’s amateur golf at the highest level.
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