Pan Arab Championships
Brandon Moyo

THE stage is set for what promises to be an exhilarating 2025 edition of the Pan Arab Junior and Ladies Golf Championship penciled in for the courses at Madinaty Golf Club and Katameya Dunes Golf Club, in Cairo, Egypt from May 7-10.
Egyptian Golf Federation president, Omar Hisham Talaat Moustafa said, as per Daily News Egypt, expressed his gratitude to the Arab Golf Federation for awarding them the opportunity to host such a prestigious event. “We are just days away from the start of the Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies, scheduled for May 7th, and we are all enthusiastic about hosting this significant event on the Arab Golf F ederation calendar. We extend our gratitude to the Arab Golf Federation for their support, cooperation, and dedicated efforts to ensure the success of this event. “This championship is the result of collaborative efforts between the Arab and Egyptian Federations to organise one of the premier tournaments for Arab amateur golfers across the Arab world,” he said. Moustafa, previously described the forthcoming tournament as the beginning of a new chapter for golf in Egypt. “It is an honor for Egypt and the EGF to host the first amateur event on the Arab Golf Federation’s 2025 calendar. Co-hosting the championship at Madinaty and Katameya Dunes marks a new chapter for golf in Egypt under the Federation’s new leadership. We have ambitious plans to elevate the sport and bring top-level amateur and professional tournaments to Egypt, the Arab world, MENA region, and Africa. “For the first time, this year’s championship will actively encourage public attendance, especially from Madinaty City. We are organising a ‘Festival of Golf’ at Madinaty Golf Club on Thursday and Friday, with golf activations, entertainment, live music, and food stations. Our aim is to attract families, youth, and individuals of all backgrounds to enjoy the game in a fun and welcoming environment—and hopefully begin their journey in golf through our 'Pyramid of Learning' approach. "We look forward to showcasing our outstanding golf facilities, welcoming everyone with the warmth of Egyptian hospitality, and delivering an unforgettable experience for all players, delegations, guests, and spectators,” he said.
Categories for the tournament include, ladies, girls Under-16, girls Under-13, boys Under-18, boys Under-16, and boys Under-13. Responsibilities for hosting will be divided between the two venues; Katameya Dunes Golf Club will stage the boys and girls Under-13 categories, while Madinaty Golf Club will host the remaining five categories. Team competitions will be held across all categories except for the girls Under-13 group, which is being organised as a developmental experience. The Under-13 boys and girls competitions will be played over 36 holes while the other categories are 54 holes. Competing countries include Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Sultanate of Oman, Palestine, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and the host nation, Egypt.