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Tourism Breaking News
2 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
PIF and Golf Saudi launch PIF Future Fairways, showcasing the future of golf in Saudi Arabia
Post Views: 19 PIF and Golf Saudi announced the launch of PIF Future Fairways, a pioneering platform utilizing advanced 3D mapping to unveil three flagship golf courses in Saudi Arabia, part of a next-generation golf ecosystem. The visionary courses will be located within PIF giga-projects at The Red Sea destination (Shura Links on Shura Island, and Laheq Golf Course on the Red Sea coast) and NEOM (Trojena Northern Golf Course – NEOM Highlands). The courses are designed to position Saudi Arabia as a world-class golf destination. The number of golf courses in Saudi Arabia is expected to more than triple by 2030. Through their partnership, PIF and Golf Saudi are shaping golf's next era, with PIF Future Fairways showcasing both the innovation at play in reimagining the future of the game, and the wider growth of the golfing ecosystem. PIF Future Fairways will be available to golf fans and enthusiasts at all PIF Global Series tournaments for 2025 and into the 2026 international season. These include the PIF Championship (London, 8-10 August ); the Aramco Houston Championship (5-7 September ); and the Aramco Shenzhen Championship (Shenzhen, China, 6-8 November 2025).
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Charley Hull Reveals Her Secret to Success at AIG Women's Open
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Charley Hull had a brilliant finish at the recently concluded AIG Women's Open, marking her fourth second-place finish in a major championship. Almost a week later, Hull already has her mind on her next challenge, which happens to be the PIF London Championship of the PIF Global Series. However, her success at Royal Porthcawl continues to resonate throughout the golf world, leading Hull to speak on the subject during a press conference from the Centurion Club, the venue for this week's Ladies European Tour (LET) event. The Englishwoman took the opportunity to reveal where the key was for her to recover as she did at the final major of the season and enter the title contention. "My coach Matt (Belsham), my putting coach Nick (Soto), and I worked very hard that week to get me where I am in my game, so big credit to them," Hull told the reporters. "I was working on getting my hands more forward when putting because they were too far behind the ball. I also had too much wrist in my backswing with my coach on my full shot, so I was eliminating the wrist movement. I was working on staying more grounded through the ball on the way through -- just random things like that." England's Charley Hull lines up a putt on the 18th green on the final day of the Women's British Open Golf Championship, at Royal Porthcawl in south Wales on August 3, 2025. England's Charley Hull lines up a putt on the 18th green on the final day of the Women's British Open Golf Championship, at Royal Porthcawl in south Wales on August 3, 2025. GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images The truth is those "random things" worked wonders for Hull, who recovered from a first-round 73 at the AIG Women's Open to nearly stage a legendary comeback. The two-time LPGA Tour winner carded a second-round 71 to make the cut, but at that point was 11 strokes behind leader Miyu Yamashita. However, Hull found her best golf on moving day, carding six birdies and a bogey for a third-round 66, to climb into a tie for fourth. On the final day, Hull continued to fight, carding five birdies without a bogey until the 15th hole. However, consecutive bogeys on the 16th and 17th meant she couldn't force a playoff with Yamashita, who went on to win the event. Following that result, Hull will be one of the heavy favorites at the PIF London Championship, where newly crowned World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul and rookie sensation Lottie Woad will also play. More Golf: LIV Golf Star Reveals 'Fractured' PGA Tour System After 5-Year Ban Shocker
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Charley Hull Back in Business After Collapsing at Evian Championship
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. LPGA Tour star and fan favorite Charley Hull confirmed her commitment to the upcoming PIF London Championship. The tournament is part of the PIF Global Series, formerly known as the Aramco Team Series. This event will also mark the Englishwoman's third consecutive tournament in a three-week span, which speaks volumes for her health after collapsing during the first round of the Evian Championship last week. As you may recall, Hull managed to play 12 holes during the first round at Évian-Les-Bains, but on the third hole (the 12th of the round for her), she had to sit on the side of a bunker due to severe discomfort. She managed to finish the hole but collapsed again on the fourth tee and had to withdraw. Hours later, Hull herself explained that it was all due to a virus that had been affecting her for several days, but which coincidentally worsened on the first day of the tournament. The two-time LPGA Tour winner's return will take place next week at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links. A week later, she will compete in the AIG Women's Open, the final major of the season, at Royal Porthcawl, Wales. The following week, Hull's schedule will include the PIF London Championship at the Centurion Club, completing three of the toughest weeks of British golf. Charley Hull of England walks off the 15th green during the second round of the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba 2025 at El Camaleon at Mayakoba on May 23, 2025 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Charley Hull of England walks off the 15th green during the second round of the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba 2025 at El Camaleon at Mayakoba on May 23, 2025 in Playa del Carmen, Hull has been a Star of the PIF Global Series Coincidentally, Charley Hull withdrew from last year's London event due to illness. A year earlier, she had finished second, four strokes behind current World No. 1 Nelly Korda. She also finished second in the team tournament that year. Hull has been very successful in the Aramco Team Series, now the PIF Global Series, with two wins (New York in 2021 and Riyadh in 2024) and four second-place finishes in individual tournaments. She has also achieved two other runner-up finishes in the team tournaments. This success has opened some doors for her among golf-related organizations in Saudi Arabia. Hull is currently an ambassador for Golf Saudi, an institution closely associated with the Public Investment Fund, which is also the title sponsor of the Global Series. The PIF London Championship will be the second event in the series this season. The series will then call on Houston in September, and Shenzhen, China, in November. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's bold golf confession gets backed by US Open winner
CairoScene
11-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
PIF Launches USD 13 Million Women's Golf Series in Riyadh in 2025
The PIF Global Series features five events across three continents, offering one of the largest prize pools in women's golf. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been announced as the title partner of a newly restructured international women's golf series on the Ladies European Tour (LET), further expanding its investment in global sport and reinforcing its commitment to elevating women's athletic opportunities. 'These tournaments are well supported by our members through their end-to-end event experiences and competitive environments. This investment from PIF continues to raise the level of competition and commitment to the women's game, to ensure our players have the best possible opportunities to develop and succeed on the world stage,' Alexandra Armas, CEO of Ladies European Tour, tells SceneNowSaudi. Launched in collaboration with Golf Saudi, the PIF Global Series will feature five tournaments throughout 2025, with events scheduled across Asia, Europe and North America. The series will open in Riyadh with the PIF Saudi Ladies International at Riyadh Golf Club from February 13th to the 15th, 2025. This flagship event will offer a prize purse of USD 5 million, positioning it among the highest-paying tournaments in women's professional golf. Each of the remaining four events will feature a prize purse of USD 2 million, bringing the total series prize pool to USD 13 million. Alongside the Riyadh stop, tournaments will be held in Seoul, London, Houston and Shenzhen. The format will combine individual and team play, introducing a fresh competitive structure to the LET calendar. "The new PIF Global Series is another huge moment for the LET, as it continues to grow and offer more opportunities for players to play and win in amazing events around the world,' England's Charley Hull and Golf Saudi ambassador said. 'Golf Saudi and PIF have proven to be real game changers for women's golf, once again backing up their commitment to creating equal opportunities and raising the bar for the players. This marks another step in PIF's broader strategy to support women's sport on a global scale, following previous efforts through Golf Saudi and the Aramco Team Series.
Leaders
08-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
PIF Drives Women's Golf Revolution with New Global Series Partnership
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) solidifies its role as a trailblazer in women's sports by announcing its title partnership today of a revamped global series. This initiative, unveiled in collaboration with Golf Saudi, elevates the Ladies European Tour (LET) through innovative formats. The series also introduces record-breaking prize money, setting new standards for women's golf worldwide. The newly named PIF Global Series features five tournaments across three continents in 2025. Additionally, each event adopts a novel format that includes both team and individual competitions. Notably, four of the tournaments will offer a prize purse of $2 million, which ranks among the highest in women's golf. The PIF Saudi Ladies International has been added to the 2025 tournament roster, strengthening the series' position. This event stands as a key fixture alongside the regular LET schedule and major competitions. The PIF Saudi Ladies International offers an impressive prize purse of $5 million, making it one of the largest in women's professional golf. Schedule of the PIF Global Series Events The five events comprising the PIF Global Series are as follows: PIF Saudi Ladies International: Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh (12-15 February, 2025) Aramco Korea Championship: New Korea Country Club, Seoul, South Korea (9-11 May, 2025) PIF Championship: Centurion Club, London (8-10 August, 2025) Aramco Houston Championship: TBC, Houston (5-7 September, 2025) Aramco Shenzhen Championship: Mission Hills, Shenzhen, China (6-8 November, 2025) Today's announcement reinforces PIF's role as a prominent supporter of women's sports globally. The organization breaks down barriers, addresses critical challenges, and drives a promising future for women in sports. Voices of the Game Alanoud Althonayan, Head of Events and Sponsorships at PIF, stated, 'PIF continues to be a catalyst for the growth of women's sports. We are committed to delivering long-term transformative impact by inspiring and empowering female athletes at every level.' Noah Alireza, CEO of Golf Saudi, expressed, 'We are humbled to partner with PIF to grow the women's game locally and globally. Hosting international tournaments has significantly boosted local interest, with over 6,000 individuals registering for our free 'GoGolf' lesson program.' Alexandra Armas, CEO of the Ladies European Tour, added, 'Our members strongly support these tournaments through their event experiences and competitive environments. This partnership with PIF raises the level of competition and commitment to the women's game.' Excitement from Golf Saudi Ambassador England's Charley Hull, Golf Saudi ambassador, remarked, 'The new PIF Global Series marks a huge moment for the LET. It continues to grow and offer more opportunities for players to compete and win globally. Golf Saudi and PIF have proven to be game changers for women's golf, creating equal opportunities and raising the bar for players.' Hull expressed her enthusiasm, stating, 'I can't wait to tee it up at series events throughout the year and inspire more young people to take up golf.' With its innovative formats and historic investments, the PIF Global Series redefines women's golf. As the series unfolds, it solidifies Saudi Arabia's role as a trailblazer in global sports development. Short link : Post Views: 17
