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Khaleej Times
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
The Week in Golf: Major momentum meets global ambition as tee times pack a punch
Just days after Rory McIlroy's emotional triumph at Augusta, golf's spotlight shifts to another marquee event — the $20 million RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, the PGA Tour's prestigious post-Masters tradition. McIlroy, basking in Major glory, takes a deserved break this week. But the chase for glory continues, with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returning to defend his title. Despite Rory's 2025 dominance, Scheffler remains in red-hot form, notching four Top-10 finishes already this year. OWGR points are thick on the ground — the RBC winner stands to claim 64.77, dwarfing the 16.75 projected for the DP World Tour's Volvo China Open champion. No wonder the PGA Tour's top talent is all in. Look out for FedEx Cup front-runners Sepp Straka (2), Ludvig Åberg (3), Scheffler (4), Russell Henley (5), and Corey Conners (6). Thomas Rising, Paratore Chasing History Meanwhile, Dubai's Rayhan Thomas continues his steady climb on the Korn Ferry Tour, teeing it up this week at the $1 million LECOM Suncoast Classic in Florida. Ranked 50th in the season-long points race, the 25-year-old Indian golfer is fighting for a coveted PGA Tour card, awarded to the top 20 players come season's end. In the UAE, the HotelPlanner Tour — formerly the Challenge Tour — rolls into week two of its Middle East swing with the Abu Dhabi Challenge at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. Defending champion Garrick Porteous, now Dubai-based, headlines a strong local lineup, including UAE amateur standout Ahmad Skaik, who made the cut last week in Al Zorah. He's joined by a host of UAE-based hopefuls: Rami Samawi, Jonathan Selvaraj, Sam Mullane, Mohammad Skaik, Neyl Cherrat, and Rayan Ahmed. Egyptian amateur Issa Abou El Ella, 30, will also tee it up, thanks to a sponsor's invitation. All eyes will be on Italy's Renato Paratore, who seeks a rare UAE double after last week's win in Ajman. The road to Mallorca continues — this is event eight of 29, with the top 20 in the year-end standings earning promotion to the 2026 DP World Tour. What's On This Week – April 15–21, 2025 PGA Tour: RBC Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links, South Carolina, US Purse: $20 million Dates: Apr 17–20 Korn Ferry Tour: LECOM Suncoast Classic Lakewood National GC, Florida, US Purse: $1 million Dates: Apr 16–19 DP World Tour: Volvo China Open Enhance Anting GC, Shanghai, China Purse: $2.25 million Dates: Apr 17–20 HotelPlanner Tour: Abu Dhabi Challenge Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, UAE Purse: $300,000 Dates: Apr 17–20 LPGA: JM Eagle LA Championship El Caballero Country Club, Los Angeles, California, US Purse: $3.75 million Dates: Apr 17–20
Khaleej Times
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Faldo Series returns to Al Ain, showcasing the UAE's rising golf stars
The highly anticipated Faldo Series is back in the UAE, bringing world-class junior golf to the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club from Tuesday, March 25th to Thursday, March 27th. This prestigious 54-hole event is ranked by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), offering young golfers an invaluable opportunity to compete at the highest levels and make their mark on the global golf stage. As part of the Faldo Series, the tournament serves as a stepping stone for juniors aged 7 to 25, with the chance to earn significant rankings in the SPWAR and EGR. The winners will secure an invitation to the prestigious 29th Grand Final, also hosted at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, cementing this event as a key milestone in a junior golfer's journey toward professional tour aspirations. Shane Peacock, Director of Golf at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, shared his excitement for the event during the draw announcement: 'It is great to be able to host international tournaments of this standing at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club. We have been partners of the Faldo Series for a number of years.' A strong local presence is expected in this year's event, with standout UAE junior golfers gearing up for a thrilling contest. In the Girls' Division, Anca Mateiu of the UAE National Team (Emirates Golf Club), Anayaa Sood (The Els Club), and Imogen Hall (UAE) are all aiming for top spots. Meanwhile, in the Boys' Division, Rayan Ahmed (Emirates Golf Federation) will be a favourite, joined by Aayan Dadabhoy (Jumeirah Golf Estates), Lukas Astrom (Jumeirah Golf Estates), Thomas Buchard (The Els Club), and home player Jeev Gill (Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club), all looking to contend for the victory. The first round will tee off at 8:00 am tomorrow (Tuesday), with the last group beginning at 11:10 am, as competitors take to the course in three-ball groups. With an impressive mix of international talent and local UAE stars, the 2025 Faldo Series at Al Ain promises to showcase some of the best young golfing talent in the region. It's an event that junior golfers don't want to miss, as it provides both a stage to showcase their skills and an opportunity to advance in their golfing careers. For live updates and scoring, visit Golf Genius using the password: FJT25.
