The winning moment

Tanapat Pichaikool wins the AM Green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars by three shots pic.twitter.com/fDatCfZLDm

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The 26-year-old started the final round leading by two shots after a magnificent eight-under-par 64 round on Saturday and managed to end it with the same margin on top of the leaderboard following a battling two-under 70.

Tanapat left a good-looking birdie putt inches short of the cup on the 18th hole, but the par was good enough as none of his nearest rivals could make a move.

Runchanapong Youprayong (70) started three shots behind Tanapat and finished third at -14, while Bangladesh’s Siddikur Rahman jumped ahead of him with a birdie on the last hole in his 67.

That birdie on the 18th proved crucial because it sealed Rahman’s place in next week’s US$500,000 am green Bharat Classic, an Asian Tour event at the same Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort venue.

American Henry Chung (67) was in solo fourth place at -13, with the Hong Kong duo of Matthew Cheung (69) and Hoho Yue (70).

The last time Tanapat won was on his 25th birthday in November 2024, when he clinched the Toyota Tour Championship. Even though he held the sole lead throughout the final day, he said it wasn’t easy to get over the line.

Tanapat narrowly missed out on a full card on the Asian Tour last year when he finished 69th in the Order of Merit, as he struggled with his swing, but feels he is close to playing his best golf now.

“I was nervous. For the past five hours, it was all up and down. Golf isn’t that easy when you come down to the last couple of holes trying to win a tournament. You know others want to sneak up and shoot five or six under. I knew I just had to stay in the moment,” said Tanapat.

“Lots of changes in the last 18 months. I just kept believing that the choices I made were good choices.

“Swing-wise, I worked a lot on my downswing. I’ve been doing quite a bit of work for the past two months, and I wasn’t getting the result I wanted. And then, all of a sudden this week, all the things are working.

“I switched the driver shaft (to Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 6X on his PING G440 LST) and I think that’s a fantastic decision I made last week. I changed it probably three days before I flew here. It’s new, but it just clicked. I just saw a couple drive which were straight and all of a sudden, it was just robotic.”

Tanapat added that he was very excited about next week’s Asian Tour event.

“Excited, very excited indeed. It’s on the same course, and I feel I know it inside out. I will just try to play the same golf as I did this week, and hopefully, the result is the same again,” he added.

Rahman may have fallen short by a couple of shots, but he still had the smile of a winner after finishing solo second. The 41-year-old Bangladeshi legend, winner of two Asian Tour titles, is in Morocco with his family and will now have to change his air tickets after gaining an entry into next week’s event.

“Honestly, I really enjoyed myself this week. My family is with me, so I really enjoyed my work without any expectation. I thought I would not get into the next two tournaments because I was so down on the waiting list, I had to change my tickets,” said the 2013 Indian Open champion, who lost his Asian Tour card last year after finishing 94th in the Order of Merit.

“I did not expect much and spent the time taking my baby to the swimming pool and the sea. I think it was the experience of playing without much expectation. So, yes, it was really very important to me to play well this week, and I am happy that I get into the next week.”

Runchanapong was eyeing that spot, which eventually went to Rahman, and he would rue the finish as he could not convert a single birdie after making three in his first eight holes and getting to within one shot of Tanapat. He then made a bogey on the 10th hole and finished with eight straight pars.

“I felt like I handled myself well out there. I gave myself a lot of chances, but the putter kind of went cold on the back nine. My distance control also felt a bit off with the wind, but it was a great experience overall to be in the last group and be in contention,” said Runchanapong, who improved to third place in the Order of Merit, one ahead of Tanapat.

“I am just trying to take it one tournament at a time. I have finished 12th on the ADT Order of Merit two times (2023 and 2024). That definitely stings a little bit and I’m just trying to improve that.

“I’m just gonna stick around another week, and hopefully, I can sneak in somehow. Let’s see if there are any withdrawals next week so that I get to play because I love this golf course.”

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, built on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, will also host next week’s am green IGPL Bharath Classic, a US$500,000 tournament on the Asian Tour. That will be followed by the US$2 million International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco. The next ADT event is the US$100,000 DigiPlus Philippine ADT Open from June 17th to 20th.

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Pichaikool made an early eagle on the par-5 third hole on a windy Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort course, but immediately dropped a shot on the next hole. That was his only mistake as he added seven more birdies after that to reach 15-under par 201 total, two ahead of Argentina’s Franco Scorzato, who shot a bogey-free 67.

Another Thai star, Runchanapong Youprayong, shot a second 67 of the week to reach 12-under and was in solo third place.

American Carson Herron, son of four-time PGA Tour winner Tim, showed his golfing pedigree and shot the lowest round of the tournament. With nine birdies in his bogey-free 63, Herron jumped up 32 places to tied fourth alongside overnight leader Agusti Quinquilla Madalena of Spain (73) and Italy’s Michele Ortolani (66).

The tournament is the fifth leg of the Asian Development Tour (ADT) and is co-sanctioned with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL). Among the IGPL players in the field, Syed Saqib Ahmed (70) was the leading contender at seven-under and in tied 14th position.

The 26-year-old Tanapat finished tied sixth in a PGT of India Tour event earlier this year – his only top-10 finish of the season – and is now hoping to get his third ADT win in a tournament that is co-sanctioned by another Indian body – the IGPL.

Having narrowly missed out on a full card on the Asian Tour last year when he finished 69th in the Order of Merit, Tanapat is looking to bounce back to the form of 2024 when he won the Toyota Tour Championship in Malaysia. He has won thrice on the All Thailand Golf Tour since then.

“It was a great round. It was a bit up and down, but I got some good breaks. The game was a bit off for the next few holes and I picked it up with a birdie on the seventh hole and managed to keep up the momentum until the end of the round,” said Tanapat, who finished second to Itthipat Buranatanyarat in the 2024 ADT Order of Merit.

“The last few months have been a lot of swing changes, and a lot of equipment changes as well. That’s why I did not get good results, but I’ve been patient through all those times for this to come. So hopefully, I can keep this going tomorrow.

“I feel that I have been executing pretty well for the past three days, so hopefully tomorrow I can execute the same things. Let’s see what happens.”

Rookie Scorzato, who has not finished outside the top-23 in his last three ADT starts, will try and seal his best finish on the Tour. His previous best was a tied 8th at the Nam A Bank Vietnam Masters.

The 23-year-old made the turn in three-under with three birdies, and then kept bogeys away on the back nine with two more birdies.

“Today was a good round with no bogeys, which is always great. I hit almost every shot from the fairway, giving myself good birdie opportunities. There wasn’t much more to it than that; it was a very clean round, to be honest,” said Scorzato.

“I’m very happy to be in the last group. I think that reflects how well this week has gone, but at the same time, it doesn’t change anything about golf, and my mindset has to stay the same. I have to stay focused and committed to every shot, which is something I think I’ve been doing very well.”

The 23-year-old Herron has missed every cut in Official World Golf Ranking-recognised events this year, but Saturday was a walk in the park after making it to his first weekend of the season.

“I started in the back nine and I was able to put together a bunch of good shots and make a lot of putts. I kind of cooled down a little bit on the front nine. I kept trying to keep the pedal down, and that’s what I want to do tomorrow and just see what I can do.

“I started the week kind of slow, but I started hitting the ball better than I was in my last few tournaments. So, I kind of found something that clicked. I was just trying to hit some good wedge shots and just do well to square the clubs, and just piece it together.”

This week is the fifth stop of the 2026 season on the ADT. Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, built on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, will also host next week’s am green IGPL Bharath Classic. The International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco, will bring the exciting North African adventure to a conclusion in three weeks.

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COURSE RECORD SET

Agusti Quinquilla Magdalena fires a superb round of 64 to take a four-shot lead into moving day. pic.twitter.com/uAPR7tDx73

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On Friday at the stunning Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, the 25-year-old Madalena took full advantage of the softer morning conditions. His bogey-free round had eight birdies, and it could have been even better but for a missed eagle putt from six feet on the 18th hole.

The eight-under par 64, added to his 68 in the opening round, took him to 12-under par going into the weekend rounds. He was four ahead of the Hong Kong duo of overnight leader Hoho Yue (70) and Matthew Cheung (68), and Argentina’s Franco Scorzato (68).

Thailand’s Tanapat Pichaikool (67) and Runchanapong Youprayong (70) were also in the hunt, tied fifth at seven-under, where they were joined by Indian teenager Kartik Singh (66).

The fifth leg of the Asian Development Tour event is co-sanctioned with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL). Among the IGPL players in the field, Raghav Chugh and Syed Saqib Ahmed (both 70) were leading contenders at five-under and in tied 12th position, while the leading Moroccan player was Ayoub Id-Omar (68) in tied eighth place.

Agusti hasn’t had a single top-10 finish in Official World Golf Ranking events in his five years of playing as a pro, but that could all change after a flawless round of 64.

The Spaniard was two-under after nine holes, but had a brilliant stretch of three holes from the 10th onwards. He hit his second shot to tap-in distances on both 10th and 11th holes and then converted a 15-feet birdie putt on the 12th hole to get to five-under par for the day.

He then birdied the 14th and 16th, before his only ‘mistake’ of the day of not converting the eagle putt on the 18th hole.

“That was really good, I think the best golf I have ever played. No mistakes, just a perfect round. I made some good putts, very happy. I struggled to make par on the 17th hole, but it was a good two putt from a very long distance before I missed from about two meter for eagle on the 18th.

“I like the golf course. I think my playing style has adapted to this course layout very well.

“I will try to play the same over the weekend, but maybe, I will not be able to score this well. But I’m feeling good on the golf course, so I am hoping I can keep playing like this.”

“Honestly, I found the course was playing a little easier today. I had the first tee time of the day, so the wind wasn’t too strong, but I didn’t have the best day,” said the 26-year-old.

“I knew it was not going to be as smooth as yesterday. I had to make some adjustments, stay patient, and kind of recover from a rocky start. I felt like nothing was really going my way in the front nine. But I got to give credit to myself for being patient with my game and just let the putts drop.

“I’m pretty happy. It’s definitely not the best ball-striking round of the week, probably, but I’m glad about the score.”

Cheung finished tied second at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open earlier this month and continued his good form from there.

“It feels good. The weather’s been beautiful for me. It was quite calm this morning, so we had some good scoring conditions and I played very consistent. Very happy over the last two days,” said Cheung.

“It’s a great golf course. I like it a lot. It gives you enough space off the tees, but you must hit good shots, because if you lose your golf ball into any cactus, you’re just praying out there. So I’ve been hitting a good off the tee, and hopefully I can continue in the same vein over the weekend.

“I actually switched to a broomstick putter the week before Taiwan. I putted it well there, and I’m putting pretty good here. So, I guess it’s working.”

This week is the fifth stop of the 2026 season on the ADT. Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, built on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, will also host next week’s am green IGPL Bharath Classic. The International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco, will bring the exciting North African adventure to a conclusion in three weeks.

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Hoho Yue takes the opening-round lead here at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort pic.twitter.com/fnepumye0k

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In Thursday’s opening round, the Hong Kong player made a sensational eagle on the par-5 seventh hole – where his second shot from 260 yards lipped out for an albatross – and six birdies to finish on six-under par 66.

One behind Hoho at five-under par were American Nathan Han and Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong. An eclectic group of four players – Sven Maurits of the Netherlands, Argentina’s Franco Scorzato, Hong Kong’s Matthew Cheung and Spaniard Agusti Quinquilla Madalena – were tied for fourth place at 68.

India’s Raghav Chugh, Syed Saqib Ahmed, Trishul Chinnappa and Sudhir Sharma were the best placed among the IGPL players at three-under 69, while Ayoub Id-Omar was the best among the local Moroccan players, tied 17th at two-under 70.

Yue, 26, played for the University of Oregon while pursuing college in the US. He had five top-10 finishes in different tours, including the Egyptian Open on the ADT, last year, and is looking to get his first win as a professional.

Playing in the afternoon session when the wind picked up compared to the morning tee times, Yue started with a birdie but quickly gave up the gain on the very next hole.

“It was good. It was a long day, and I knew the golf course was going to play hard. I woke up this morning, and I could feel the wind walking out. I knew it was going to be a grind and I had zero expectations. I knew I was just trying to go out there and stay as present as I could, which I did very well,” said Hoho.

“I started off the day with some fears. I was like, ‘Oh, the wind’s blowing in a tougher direction. The course is playing a lot tougher than it played during the practice rounds’. But I knew it would take a bit of momentum and a couple of good shots to get it going. Fortunately. I got hot pretty early, so I just felt like I had nothing to lose. I just had to pedal down the whole day.”

On the eagle on the seventh hole, he added: “Oh yeah, that was pretty sick. My whole group was pretty surprised to see that. The wind was blowing left to right very strong, and I just hit it a left, let the wind take it, and it was my day. The ball ended up lipping out from 260 yards and I made the five-feet putt.”

American Han, who is playing only his second recognised professional tournament, got off to a blistering start. The 25-year-old from New York, who played for Pepperdine University in NCAA Division I competition until last season, showed his class after getting fast off the block with six birdies in his first eight holes. He then ran into trouble on the 18th hole to make a double bogey seven on the par-5 hole, completely against the run of play. He was solid on his back nine for two birdies and a solitary bogey to finish on five-under-par 67.

“I started at 8:05am and I was feeling good, the body was feeling good. I didn’t do anything special, just stuck to my game plan. I hit drives the way I wanted it to, hit some good iron shots, and made a lot of putts,” said Han

“I was six-under through eight, but unfortunately doubled the 18th, my ninth hole of the day. I hit it into the ice plants and would advise that never hit it out of the ice plants if you’re in there. But I did not falter after that, and I just kept the momentum going. I’m happy with how I finished.”

Runchanapong, who finished second in the opening event of the schedule and is currently fourth in the ADT Order of Merit, was solid through the day, except for a solitary bogey on the par-5 14th hole, which was his fifth hole of the round having started from the 10th tee.

“I started off well until I made a bogey on the par five, and then kind of picked myself up again and made a few more birdies. I just hung tight into the round with all the wind going on, but overall it was solid,” said the Thai star.

“It’s fun playing in a place like this. Every time I make a good swing or a bad shot, I can still look out at the views and see the ocean and stuff. It’s very beautiful out here.”

This week is the fifth stop of the 2026 season on the ADT. Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, will also host next week’s am green IGPL Bharath Classic. The International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco, will bring the exciting North African adventure to a conclusion in three weeks.

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Singaporean Nicklaus Chiam, the Merit list leader and winner of the season-opening PKNS Selangor Masters, Khavish Varadan, the Malaysian who claimed the Nam A Bank Vietnam Masters, Thailand’s Amarin Kraivixien, who was triumphant at the Singha-SAT ADT Hua Hin Championship, and Indian Pukhraj Singh Gill, the ADT Players Championship presented by The R&A champion, have all made the trip.

It’s the fifth stop of the season on the ADT and tees off on Thursday at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, boasting prizemoney of US$160,000. The spectacular venue, located in El Jadida City, on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, will also host next week’s am green IGPL Bharath Classic.

Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong and Poom Pattaropong, Indonesian Jonathan Wijono, Filipino Sean Ramos and Michele Ortolani from Italy, are the other players in the top 10 playing.

The ADT made a successful debut in Morocco last year with back-to-back Morocco Rising Stars events, won by Filipino cousins Aidric Chan and Carl Jano Corpus and both players are back this week.

This year’s trip to North Africa has added significance as the event is being joint-sanctioned with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) – the exciting new franchise that is taking the world’s populous country by storm.

India’s Sachin Baisoya, their number one ranked played, is joined by a stellar field that includes his countrymen Veer Ganapathy and Aman Raj – ranked third and fifth respectively. Gill is in sixth position.

Ayoub Lguirati of Morocco. Image by Asian Tour

A total of 19 Moroccan players will line-up, led by the country’s number one player Ayoub Lguirati.

Next week’s am green IGPL Bharath Classic is another joint-sanctioned event, between the Asian Tour and the IGPL.

It promises to be a memorable two weeks at a stunning venue. Set alongside the stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline, Mazagan’s world-renowned 18-hole course is designed by legend Gary Player.

The International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco will bring the exciting North African adventure to a conclusion in three weeks.

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At Sokhna Golf Club on Friday, Kochhar closed with a two-under par 70, which took him to 19-under par for the tournament, and three clear of England’s Matt Killen (67).

The win, and the cheque of US$21,875 takes Kochhar to No4 on the ADT Order of Merit, while Killen closed the gap on top with leader Tawit Polthai of Thailand. With just one tournament remaining on the schedule, Killen is approximately US$12,100 behind and would need a big finish at the Aramco Invitational Tournament, scheduled for November 26-29.

Thailand’s Weerawish Narkprachar (71) was solo third at 15-under, while Scotland’s Eric McIntosh (65) made a big jump to fourth place at -14 with the lowest round of the day.

Darcy Brereton (69), Carl Jano Corpus (69), Italy’s Andrea Saracino (70) and Sweden’s Calle Strandberg (72) were tied for fifth place at -12. Korea’s Minhyeok Yang (72) and Laos’ Thammasack Bouahom (76) rounded up the top-10 with tied ninth place.

Kochhar started the final round with a two-shot lead, but that vanished in the first three holes when he made two bogeys and Weerawish caught up with him with a birdie on the third. The Thai was in the mix until late in the back nine, where he bogied the 15th and 16th holes.

The 26-year-old Kochhar, who last won on the domestic PGTI Tour three years and eight months ago, steadied the ship with birdies on the fifth, seventh and eighth holes, and never looked back despite a determined charge from Killen.

“Feels great. Obviously, it has not sunken in yet, as it is almost four years since my last win. But this feels so good because I came here with just one goal, and that was to secure my Asian Tour card. I sacrificed a lot for that, and I think I have pretty much achieved my goal,” said Kochhar.

“Bogey-par-bogey was a tough start. I wasn’t really feeling the game was a little nervous to start with, but I think I pulled myself back well after that. The good thing was that I was not panicking after that start. I knew that I was playing well, and it was just a matter of being in the moment and being patient.

“I thought the birdie on the eighth hole was the one that turned everything around. I hit two good shots to the par-5 hole, and was just short of the green, from where I made a poor chip. But I made a very good 10-footer there, and that kind of told me it could be my day.”

Killen got to five-under par through 14 holes, but could not put the pressure on Kochhar over the closing holes.

“I am a little disappointed I didn’t make a couple more today. I’ve hit the ball pretty well all week, to be honest. I just did not hold as many putts as I would like,” said the Englishman, winner of the Ciputra Golfpreneur Tournament on ADT in August.

“Obviously, it’s all coming down to the last event anyway, but the main goal was to just get as close to Tawit as I could. Kind of claw back as much as I could. I’ve got to play good at Aramco regardless. I have done well there in the past with a couple of top-10s.

“This whole year on the ADT was a good learning experience. I’m very happy my game is in a better place now when I go back to the Asian Tour. So, I’m looking forward to playing there next year.”

McIntosh started the day at seven-under and 10 behind the leader. A win would have been difficult from there, but he did a great job at climbing up the leaderboard and clinching his best finish of the season on the ADT.

“I got a pretty steady start the first two holes, and then holed a good putt on the third from about six feet for birdie, and then went on a wee run from there,” said the 26-year-old from Edinburgh, who graduated from Chicago’s Northwestern University.

“Had a bad bogey on 16, and then a good birdie at the last. It’s always nice to birdie the last, especially after I three-putted there yesterday from not very far. So a bit of redemption there.

“My big goal this week was just to be double digits under par and then see where that puts me. I did that, which was pleasing. Now, I have a great opportunity at the Aramco. The top two people pretty much secure the cards, so, this helps me go up the Order of Merit. The ADT has been very good, but to be able to have a chance to play the Asian Tour, that’s a great opportunity.

The Egypt Golf Series – Red Sea Open was the second successive week the Asian Development Tour was in the country, following the Egyptian Open. The final tournament of the 2025 schedule is the Aramco Invitational Tournament from November 26-29.

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Golf in Saudi Arabia began here in 1949 with a simple sand course called Rolling Hills Country Club. Today, Rolling Hills Golf Club in Dhahran is a private 18-hole, par-72 layout within the Saudi Aramco residential camp, opened in 2005.

Its smooth greens, strategic bunkers, and wide fairways sit against a striking desert backdrop, while the 9th and 18th holes mark historic grave posts from the land’s past.

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The prestigious tournament, which has featured players such as eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and former Ryder Cup captain, Colin Montgomerie, will be held from 29 October to 1 November. It was first staged in 1921 and will make its comeback as part of the Asian Development Tour, with a prize fund of $125,000.

In the shadows of the last remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World close to Giza, the governing body announced they will also launch a new international tournament as part of the Asian Tour, aimed at attracting world-class players.

Building on a year in which the country’s participation grew by 25%, this signals Egypt’s drive to restore its prominent position in the sport globally.

Speaking at the historic Mena House course, the President of the Egyptian Golf Federation, Omar Hisham said: “We chose to make this announcement from the heart of the pyramids because this place symbolises heritage and tradition, just like the history of golf in Egypt. We have a legacy of over a century that places us among the oldest countries in the world to have played this sport.”

Highlighting its commitment to developing future talent, the Federation will also host the 104th Egyptian Men’s Amateur Open at Dreamland Golf Club, along with the Egyptian Open for Juniors and the Amateur Ladies Open at New Giza Golf Club.

Hisham reaffirmed the progress made by the Egyptian Golf Federation over the past year, noting the rise in participation and the country’s growing ability for hosting international events.

“We were able to increase the player base by 25%, and we successfully organised the Arab Junior and Ladies Championship at Madinaty Club, which was broadcast to the world and proved our ability to host tournaments with international standards,” he said.

He emphasised these achievements were made possible through the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, along with strategic partnerships with the Arab Golf Federation and the Asian Tour.

Hisham also highlighted the wider significance of the tournaments, noting that golf tourism positions Egypt as a leading destination with its world-class courses and unparalleled historical landmarks.

“The ultimate goal is to pave the way for Egyptian players to launch into the global arena. Every tournament gives our players international experience and a better ranking, which brings them closer to participating in the Olympics. We want Egypt’s name to be strongly present on the world golf map,” he said.

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The two-year agreement was confirmed on the sidelines of International Series Morocco at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, which was won by Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent.

The news underscores Morocco’s rising status as a premier hub for world-class golf in the region, with a robust ecosystem committed to nurturing talent, which includes two Asian Development Tour (ADT) events and further important initiatives that support the growth of the game in the country, from the grassroots level upwards.

Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, said: “We are very excited to share that we have an agreement with the Royal Moroccan Golf Association, with the patronage of the Royal Family, and can confirm that we will be back here for 2026 and for at least two years. We would like to thank His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rashid.

“All parties understand our commitment to the growth of golf in all our tournament destinations and the wider Asia region, and we want to play an integral part in supporting Morocco’s rise in the regional and global golfing ecosystem as it becomes an important destination and leader for the industry in North Africa and the MENA region.”

Recently, Morocco’s growing status was highlighted through the country’s qualification for the prestigious World Amateur Team Championships (WATC), which will be held this October at the Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore.

Jalil Bennazouz from the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation added: “The International Series exposes our local and regional talent to high-level international competition, and an extension of our current strong partnership offers an exceptional opportunity to further nurture them and empower them to further their undoubted potential.”

The 2025 International Series Morocco this year took on added significance as part of a broader strategic initiative to grow the game in the region.

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In the two weeks leading up to the event, Morocco hosted two Asian Development Tour (ADT) events which gave 40 players from the Arab Golf Federation the opportunity to compete with talent from the wider region for places in the field for the LIV Golf-backed event, the fourth of 10 on the Asian Tour calendar.

“The International Series has always been about creating pathways, generating opportunity, and growing the game,” added Singh. “In partnership with the Asian Tour and aligned with the principles of LIV Golf, we’re proud to bring these goals to life in a real and measurable way. While we offer a clearly defined pathway onto LIV Golf, these opportunities for regional talent are arguably even more significant. ”

The field in Morocco reflected the region’s deepening involvement in the global game, with 13 players from the Arab Golf Federation, including eight from Morocco, highlighting the tournament’s role as a launchpad for talent in the region.

“The tournament feeds directly into our mission to grow the talent, in a mixture of established and developing markets, and ensure that the game of golf continues to expand worldwide,” added Singh.

The International Series is a set of 10 elevated events across the Asian Tour schedule, which offers a pathway onto the LIV Golf League for the player who finishes top of the leaderboard at the end of the season.

Main Image: Jalil Benazzouz from the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation with Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series. Image by Asian Tour.

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The US$125,000 Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech tournaments, jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Arab Golf Federation (AGF) as part of a three-year commitment, offered the top two players on the combined money list a place in the 156-man field for the Morocco showpiece at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat.

Last weekend, 21-year-old Chan carded a solid seven-under par 65 final round to edge out India’s Karandeep Kochhar by a shot and secure victory on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Samanah Golf Club.

This week it was his 23-year-old cousin Corpus who claimed victory at Al Maaden Golf Resorts, in only his fifth start on the ADT and sixth as a professional.

Corpus edged Thailand’s Settee Prakongvech by one shot on 25-under for the tournament after a bogey-free, seven-under final round of 65 on the Kyle Phillips-designed golf course.

Corpus, who also tied ninth at Samanah, topped the aggregate money list for the two back-to-back ADT events, with Chan in second place.

Corpus said: “I am a champion. That is something that is not going to be taken away from me, something that I have until the rest of my life. I am excited about the opportunity to play in an International Series event.

“It is all about getting the opportunity to play in bigger events, so I can showcase my talent, the support I get back home and the hard work that I put in to get here.”

International Series Morocco takes place from 3-6 July on Royal Golf Dar Es Salam’s Red Course. The fourth of 10 elevated events on the Asian Tour will feature a host of top talent, including 2011 Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel from South Africa and defending champion Ben Campbell from New Zealand.

Both are part of a LIV Golf League contingent that also features American stars Peter Uihlein, Caleb Surratt and Andy Ogletree – the 2023 International Series Rankings champion who won a place on Phil Mickelson’s Hy Flyers GC team, as well as Mito Pereira from Chile.

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