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With less than two weeks to go, excitement is ramping up for the inaugural Cedars Golf Championship taking place from April 1 to 3, 2025, at Al Zorah Golf Club and Yacht Club in Ajman.
Organised by the Lebanese Golf Federation in collaboration with the Emirates Golf Federation, the tournament is set to be a key event on the recently announced Arab Golf Series.
Sanctioned by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), the championship will attract top amateur players across multiple divisions, including Men, Women, U18 Juniors, and Stableford categories. Notably, the winner of the Men’s overall category will earn a spot on the 2025 HotelPlanner Tour, in one of their upcoming tournaments in the UAE.
This tournament serves as the second event of the Arab Golf Series, following the Qatar Open which was won by Qatar’s Saleh Al-Kaabi. The series aims to enhance competitive opportunities for Arab golfers and support their progression in the global rankings.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The event will be played in the following format:
- 54-hole Stroke Play
- 18-hole Stableford (final round)
- Two Tee Start, with tee times from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Final Draw Announcement: Saturday, March 30, 2025
- Practice Rounds: Monday, March 31, 2025
Official Statement
Karim Salam, President of the Lebanese Golf Federation, emphasised the tournament’s significance, stating:
“We are proud to launch the Cedars Golf Championship as part of the Arab Golf Series, which aims to develop golf in the region and elevate Arab players’ standing on the international stage.
Karim Salam, President of the Lebanese Golf Federation
“This tournament will provide a valuable platform for amateur players to showcase their skills while fostering collaboration between Arab golf federations to deliver high-calibre tournaments. We extend our gratitude to the Emirates Golf Federation for hosting this round and look forward to strong competition among the participants.”
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