Al Zorah Golf Club To Host Prestigious Pro-Am

THE Middle East has become a hot-bed for the sport of golf. It hosts some of the world’s biggest golf tournaments, such as the Dubai Desert Classic and the DP World Tour Championship, and boasts many of the finest courses on the planet.

This has all happened over a period of around 30 years, with areas that were once barren desert now home to the likes of the Earth Course in Dubai, a truly world-class course. The DP World Tour regularly visits this part of the globe and many top European players now have homes in the region.

And Al Zorah Golf Club has just announced plans for the Al Zorah City Pro-Am, enhancing the club's burgeoning reputation as one of the region’s elite venues.

Sponsored by Al Zorah City, it will be held from February 3-6, 2025, with teams of four – three amateurs and one professional from all over the Middle East, Europe and Asia –competing on the Nicklaus Design course for the chance to be crowned the event’s first champions.

As well as three rounds on the par-72 layout, participants will be able to enjoy Al Zorah’s luxurious facilities, including a welcome reception and a gala dinner at the new Al Zorah Clubhouse. Under construction since 2022, the  three-storey building will incorporate a pro shop, gym, changing facilities and swimming pool, as well as various dining options.

Ahead of the final round of the 54-hole event, players will also have the opportunity to experience ‘Quest for Adventure’ at the Al Zorah Natural Reserve, featuring water activities around the sprawling mangrove forest.

Packages – which give guests a choice of bed and breakfast at three luxurious hotels within a 15-minute drive of the course – start at around £1,600 for five nights. However, professionals will play for free if participating in a team of three paying amateurs. All packages include a tournament welcome pack, clubhouse lunch after the first two rounds and practice round at a time of the team’s choosing on Monday, February 3.

The pro-am is being sanctioned by the Confederation of Professional Golf (CPG) and will form part of the CPG International Series for the 2024/25 season.

Philip Henderson, general manager of Al Zorah Golf Club, said: “Next year will mark the tenth anniversary of the opening of our course and it’s fitting to mark the occasion with a tournament that will showcase the many delights of our region, and one that we hope will become a staple of the golfing calendar here for many years to come.

“The course naturally lends itself to drama and competition, and the new Al Zorah clubhouse will be the perfect stage for our pre-and post-tournament events. We’re very grateful to Al Zorah City for helping to make this happen and we look forward to welcoming players to the first Al Zorah City Pro-Am in February.”

“The addition of the Al Zorah City Pro-Am to our International Series schedule is a hugely welcome one and will provide another fantastic playing opportunity for professionals and amateurs alike,” said CPG chief executive, Ian Randell.

“We are excited to work with a wonderful development such as Al Zorah City and further enhance our schedule with another high-quality event that is sure to offer a fabulous experience, both on and off course, for all competitors.”

Just 40 minutes from Dubai, Al Zorah Golf Club has quickly risen to be regarded among the Middle East’s finest layouts since opening in 2015.

For more information about Al Zorah City and to book, visit: www.alzorahcity.com