RIYADH: New ground will be broken this year when the Asian Development Tour visits Saudi Arabia for the first time. Boasting a prize fund of $75,000, the Golf Saudi-managed Riyadh Golf Club will play host to the inaugural Saudi Open from Dec.
8-10. As well as highlighting the ADT’s rapid expansion this year, the event is a further sign of the strengthening of ties between the Asian Tour and Golf Saudi.
Last year, Golf Saudi entered a 10-year partnership with the Asian Tour. As a result of that alignment, the $5 million Public Investment Fund Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers has become the opening event on the Asian Tour’s annual calendar.
Golf Saudi Deputy Chairman and CEO Majed Al-Sorour said: “We’re delighted to extend and deepen our ties with the Asian Tour, a key strategic partner for us.