Arab Golf Federation announces launch of Arab Golf Series

RIYADH: The Arab Golf Federation (AGF) has announced the launch of the new Arab Golf Series (AGS), a new, unified schedule of tournaments in the region which also includes an official independent ranking system. The initiative is set to transform golf in the Arab world by enhancing competition, identifying and nurturing emerging talent, and providing Arab golfers of all levels with a clear pathway to professional success.

The AGS, which officially kicked off with its first event at the Qatar Open at Doha Golf Club, sets out a new schedule of tournaments that adopts Arab Golf Federation Member amateur open events. The series will be rolled out across men’s tournaments in the region and will then expand to competitions across women’s and junior fields. Working closely with the 17 national federations included, the new series will roll out through 2025, driving the growth of the sport in the region and promoting Arab golfing ability on the global stage.

The new regional rankings, revealed as part of AGS, will offer a structured system that rewards performance and provides a pathway for Arab golfers to progress to the highest levels. By earning ranking points, players can leverage their success to qualify for elite and professional tournaments, creating new opportunities for rising stars to compete at elite levels.

The ranking system will follow a structured, points-based mechanism in line with global best practices. Factors such as strength of field, number of players, and average tournament scores will be taken into consideration when calculating ranking points for each event, ensuring player performance is assessed fairly and able to contribute to their overall standing.

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