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Muscat Daily
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Al Mouj Golf cements status as world-class venue with thrilling Clutch Pro Tour event
Muscat – Al Mouj Golf reaffirmed its standing as a premier international sports destination by hosting the Clutch Pro Tour, a leading European development golf circuit, from April 1 to 3, 2025. The tournament marks another milestone in Al Mouj Golf's growing legacy of welcoming high-calibre international competitions and underscores Oman's rise as a host nation for elite sporting events. Recognised as a premier feeder tour to the European Challenge Tour and DP World Tour, the Clutch Pro Tour serves as a launchpad for rising golf talent, attracting both emerging players and experienced professionals seeking world ranking points and competitive experience. Its debut at Al Mouj Golf brought together a diverse field of 130 exciting professional golfers from more than 20 countries, further reinforcing Oman's status as a strategic sporting hub in the region. Over three days of competition, spectators were treated to an exciting display of golfing talent and a finale that came down to the wire. Callum Farr of England emerged as the champion in a truly clutch performance under pressure. Carding rounds of 68, 68, and 69, Farr finished 11-under-par to secure his second Clutch Pro Tour title of the season, edging out a strong international field by a single stroke. James Ashfield of Wales claimed second place, while Reis Suart and Egor Eroshenko tied for third, each delivering standout performances that kept the leaderboard tight until the final putt. 'Welcoming the Clutch Pro Tour to Al Mouj Golf was an important moment for us—not just as a course, but as part of Oman's broader efforts to grow its presence on the global sports stage,' said Nasser al Sheibani, CEO of Al Mouj Muscat 'It was a privilege to see top talent compete here. We will continue to support events that inspire the next generation of athletes and shine a spotlight on Oman as a hub for world-class competition.' The Clutch Pro Tour's successful run at Al Mouj Golf reinforces the venue's position on the global golf calendar. With a proven ability to host elite-level competition and a course ranked among the world's best, Al Mouj continues to attract the attention of international tours and talent – with more to come.
Khaleej Times
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
England's Callum Farr wins Clutch Pro Tour's Al Ain Championship
Callum Farr (Eng) shot rounds of 67, 67 and 64, for a 12 under par total of 198, to win the Clutch Pro Tour's Al Ain Championship held at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club, Abu Dhabi. The 54-hole tournament locally sanctioned by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), saw an oversubscribed field of 154 players competing – both males and females with plenty of UAE players competing alongside the best of the Clutch Tour – their first tournament of the 2025 season. Farr, representing Trinifold Sports, started the final round in the fifth from last group. He played the first nine of his last round in 32 shots with three birdies. Further birdies on holes 11, 15 and 16 saw him home in another 32 for a 64 and a 12 under par week and a one-shot victory from both Haider Hussain (The Kendleshire) and Jack Cope (Eng). On the local scene the leading score came from Sana Tufail (Am, Yas Links Abu Dhabi) who took the Ladies Divisional Award in tied 36th on three under par and Thomas Buchard (Am, The Els Club) was the leading local male UAE player on two under par in tied 42nd. Shane Peacock, Director of Golf, Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, said after the final round, 'We have a tremendous three days of golf at the highest standard. To have three players break 200 over three days is excellent golf anywhere. It is rewarding to see some home-grown UAE talent holding their own against the champions of the future. 'Congratulations to all the winners and high performers for their scores etc. All the players must be very proud of their results. We will certainly be watching all the players who competed this week in Al Ain – many of them will probably go to the highest levels of world golf – perhaps even sooner than we think to the most elite Tours in the game, around the world.' Farr immediately goes to the top of the Clutch Pro Tour Rankings with 440 points, with Hussain and Cope tied for second with 247.50 points. The tournament boasted a prize fund of £50,000 (approx AED 237,988.95) Farr won a first prize cheque of £8,000 (approx AED 30,000), and an invite to return to Al Ain next month to play in the HotelPlanner Tour event (formerly named the Challenge Tour). The next event of the Clutch Pro Tour starts on 25th March at La Vie in Oman, followed by another tournament in the Sultanate, the following week at Al Mouj Golf. Final Results (Par 70). C. Farr (Eng) 67. 67. 64. 198. H. Hussen (Eng) 66. 68. 65. 199. J. Cope (Eng) 65. 65. 69. 199. O. Sullivan (Eng) 68. 67. 65. 200. J. Gough (Eng) 67. 66. 67. 200. J. Yule (Eng) 64. 68. 68. 200. A. Chesters (Eng) 66. 66. 68. 200.
Khaleej Times
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Jack Cope leads after Round 2 at Clutch Pro Tour's Al Ain Championship
Jack Cope of England fired consecutive rounds of 65 for a 36-hole total of 130 (10-under-par) to lead the Clutch Pro Tour's Al Ain Championship at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, Abu Dhabi. The 54-hole tournament, locally sanctioned by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), features a strong, oversubscribed field of 154 players—both male and female—including several UAE-based golfers competing against the best of the Clutch Pro Tour in their first event of the 2025 season. Starting his second round from the 1st tee, Cope carded an outward nine of 31, including four birdies. A bogey on the 10th was quickly offset by back-to-back birdies on the 11th and 12th, securing his second consecutive 65. He holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round. The cut fell at five-over-par, with 95 players advancing at four-over or better. Strong UAE Presence On the local scene, Alkyonie Aharidis (The Els Club, Dubai) delivered rounds of 68 and 64 for a 132 total, placing him in a tie for third. Other notable UAE-based players making the cut included: Victor Larsson (Amateur, The Els Club, Dubai) - 3 under Rami Samawi (Amateur, The Els Club, Dubai) - 1 under (winner of last week's JGE Amateur Open) Sana Tufail (Amateur, Yas Links Abu Dhabi) - Level par Thomas Buchard (Amateur, The Els Club, Dubai) - Level par Five additional UAE-based professionals and amateurs Round 2 Leading Scores (Par 70) Jack Cope (Eng) – 65, 65 (130) Jack Yule (Eng) – 64, 68 (132) Ashley Chesters (Eng) – 66, 66 (132) Alkyonie Aharidis (The Els Club, Dubai) – 68, 64 (132) Six players tied at 7 under For live scoring, visit: Clutch Pro Tour Scoring For all LIVE Scoring Visit:
Khaleej Times
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Four players tie for lead at Clutch Pro Tour UAE Championship in Al Ain
Four players shot an opening round of six under par 64 to lead the Clutch Pro Tour's GB Pounds 50,000 UAE Championship, held at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, Abu Dhabi. UAE. Round one was suspended due to darkness with all players unable to complete their first rounds. Play will resume at 6.40 am for the players to complete their first rounds with the round two tee times remaining as originally published. Jack Yule (Eng), Sam Hessian (Eng), George Mason (Eng) and Mark Power (Ire) are at the top of the leaderboard as the tournament stands. The most attractive card of the day was handed in by Mason, representing Wath Golf Club, who started on tee 10 and went out in 30, five under par. Mason had five birdies without reply in his opening nine holes and secured three birdie twos on holes 13, 15 and 17 – to set up his impressive round. A bogey on hole 1, his 10 th hole was the only blemish to his card – with further birdies on holes 5 and 6 to hand in the joint best round of the day. Yule, representing Kings Lynn Golf Club, starting on hole 10, had just one bogey on his card, the second hold on the card – his 11 th . Hessian, representing Sunningdale Golf Club, and Power, representing Mount Juliet Golf Club, both had clean cards of six pars and no bogeys. On a day of strong scoring, 53 players beat the strict par of 70. The 54-hole tournament locally sanctioned by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), saw an oversubscribed field of 154 players competing – both males and females with plenty of UAE players competing alongside the best of the Clutch Tour – their first tournament of the 2025 season. On the local scene leading scores came from a regular supporter of events in the UAE, James Nash (Ormskirk Golf Club, England), with a 66 in tied ninth, as well as amateur Viktor Larsson (The Els Club, Dubai) a 68 in tied 26 th alongside on the same score Alkyonie Aharidis (The Els Club, Dubai). For all LIVE Scoring Visit: Leaders (Par 70). The list of players includes J. Yule (Eng), S. Hessian (Eng), G. Mason (Eng), M. Power (Ire), J. Lando Casanova (Fr), J. Galbraith (Eng), J. Cope (Eng), J. Ayres (Eng), A. Chesters (Eng), M. Gauntlett (Eng), R. Brooks (Eng), H. Hussein (Eng), J. Nash (Wales), and J. Claridge (Eng).
Khaleej Times
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
This Week in Golf: Clutch Pro Tour tees off in UAE as global golf action heats up
The Clutch Pro Tour makes its highly anticipated UAE debut this week with the UAE Championship at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. Running from Tuesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 20, 2025. Tthe tournament offers a £50,000 prize fund (approx AED 238,000) and a golden opportunity for the winner who will earn an invite to next month's HotelPlanner Tour event (formerly the Challenge Tour), also in Al Ain. As a tour aligned with the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), the Clutch Pro Tour continues to strengthen pathways for rising talent, providing a crucial stepping stone for golfers with big aspirations. Spotlight on the PGA Tour Over in the U.S., the PGA Tour heads to Palm Harbor, Florida, for the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course. Quick question - how many of us know what Valspar does as a business? I'll admit, after years of following this event, I only recently discovered they sell paint. Yes, paint! Valspar has been the title sponsor since 2013 - 12 years of branding, yet I wonder how many fans truly connect the name to its industry. It raises an interesting point: How well do title sponsors in golf—and other sports—engage with audiences beyond their core B2B market. Could they do more? Should tournament promoters and broadcasters help strengthen the connection? Or is it enough for sponsors to focus on their corporate hospitality and programs? Maybe I'm overthinking it. After all, I'm just a sportswriter, not a sports promoter! The Calm Before the Storm This time of year always feels like the calm before the storm in professional golf. Fields across the main tours might not be at their strongest, but that opens doors for rising players to make a name for themselves. Every tournament is an opportunity - for someone, this could be the week that changes their career. As journalists, we thrive on these moments. The underdog stories, the breakthrough performances, the struggles and triumphs - all part of the human drama that makes sport so compelling. And that's why every tournament matters. The next big star could be teeing it up right now, somewhere in golf's global pyramid. So sit back and enjoy this week's action! This Week's Key Golf Tournaments PGA Tour Thursday, March 20 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 Valspar Championship Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, Florida, USA Purse: $8.7 million DP World Tour Thursday, March 20 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 Porsche Singapore Classic Laguna National Golf Resort Club, Singapore Purse: $2.5 million Asian Tour Thursday, March 20 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 International Series Macau presented by Wynn Macau Golf & Country Club Purse: $2 million HotelPlanner Tour (Formerly the Challenge Tour) Thursday, March 20 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 Delhi Challenge Classic Golf & Country Club, Gurugram, Haryana, India Purse: $300,000 Clutch Pro Tour Tuesday, March 18 – Thursday, March 20, 2025 UAE Championship Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE Purse: £50,000 Ladies European Tour Thursday, March 20 – Sunday, March 23, 2025 Australian Women's Classic Wollongong Golf Club, New South Wales, Australia Purse: €300,000
