Organisers confident of level playing field for ‘world first’ mixed gender event in Jordan
The 54-hole, mixed gender strokeplay event at Ayla Golf Club next April is also, by its very nature, a head-scratcher for organisers.
Dubai Hills-Desert Classic prelude to new-look MENA Tour schedule; another European Tour opportunity for UAE PGA brethren
The MENA Tour’s bid to become the “best little mini tour in the world” is gathering considerable momentum.
Trophy for trailblazing Jordan Mixed Open unveiled
Featuring 40 professionals from each of the men’s, ladies’ and senior’s tours, the Jordan Mixed Open presented by Ayla is a world-first event.
‘Ground breaking’ Jordan Mixed Masters hailed
Tournament-starved Ladies European Tour players have led a chorus of approval as details of Jordan’s new mixed-gender professional event were released on Tuesday.
Battle of the Sexes: Jordan event set to pit LET women against Challenge Tour men and European Seniors stars
The European Tour has led the scramble to spice up professional golf’s staple diet of 72-hole strokeplay events with innovative formats and a new event planned for the Middle East might just be the most interesting yet.
AYLA G.C. FIRST LOOK: Kingdom Come
Sitting at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, Jordan is a country steeped in history and culture. Greg Norman’s new 18-holer adds an unforgettable, contemporary tourism lure
Top 10 Golf Courses in the Middle East 2018
Our biennial guide to the region's best courses is full of surprises.
Dubai Eye radio host tees it up with former Open champion in pro event, inevitable ribbing ensues
Former Golf Digest Middle East editor Robbie Greenfield played as a marker for former Open champion Darren Clarke in the MENA Tour's new Jordan's Ayla Golf Championship.
Jordanian 13-year-old grouped with Darren Clarke for opening 36 holes of his country’s first pro event
Shergo Kurdi is a huge Adam Scott fan, utterly beguiled by the Australian’s graceful swing. We suspect the Jordanian teen might be just as taken by Darren Clarke by week’s end in Aqaba.
Darren Clarke headlines strong field for Jordan’s first professional event
Jordan’s first 18-hole all-grass course was designed by two-time Open champion Greg Norman and will have another holder of the Claret Jug on hand when it hosts its first professional tournament this week.
