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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.
Telegraph
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
‘Winning was one of the best days of my life'
Even 40 years on, Terry Berry can recall 'every minute and every shot' from the time he became this prestigious event's first-ever champion. 'It was one of the best days of my life,' says Berry, pictured left, who prevailed by one shot in 1985 in the inaugural year of the competition, now billed as the 'junior major'. Berry had qualified as one of the top 15 finalists after winning the Liphook Junior Open with a 72. He was invited to an 18-hole competition final which took place at The Belfry, one month after Europe's historic Ryder Cup victory on the same course. Terry Berry (centre) with fellow 1985 finalists David Hickman, right, and Richard Harris Aged 15, Berry was also the youngest competitor in the field of 14 boys and one girl, which included boys' amateur champion James Cook. Berry remembers going to the range at 10pm the night before the finals and 'striking the ball well'. The next day he holed a 35ft putt for par on the first and 'everything fell into place after that'. On the 18th, he drove into the bunker and was urged by his father, his caddie on the day, to lay up. 'The flag was on the top tier so we chose a five iron. It finished 6ft past and I knocked it in for a four,' he says. 'I shot a five over par 78, which sounds like a lot but it was a foggy and miserable day, and I won by one shot.' In the Telegraph offices on Fleet Street, four lifesize pictures of Berry were put on display in the windows for weeks afterwards. 'Everyone in the golfing world knew what a big deal this was,' says Berry. 'It showed great vision from The Telegraph to start the competition. Golf was on the up in the mid-1980s and for the newspaper to put on an event for youngsters enhanced junior golf and gave it a real boost.' Following his win, Berry turned professional in 1989 and played for 11 years on the European Challenge Tour Berry forged a fine amateur career, which included winning the Waterford Trophy, before turning professional in 1989 and playing for 11 years on the European Challenge Tour. He now owns his own property management firm and is a passionate military historian, taking tours to the Somme. Berry plays off plus four today and remains a staunch advocate of the junior game, saying that Justin Rose's title sponsorship of the event is 'magnificent for the sport'. 'There's a great junior golfer in every club,' Berry says. 'You have to give yourself the best opportunity, work hard, stay focused, have a decent goal to aim for and have the encouragement of the club where you play.' Sign up your club to host a qualifier for the Justin Rose Telegraph Junior Golf Championship at
