Aramco Team Series set for historic first date in Riyadh

RIYADH: Golf Saudi, in partnership with Aramco and the Public Investment Fund, has announced that tickets for the Aramco Team Series are now on sale, giving sports fans in the Kingdom the chance to attend the capital’s first-ever professional golf tournament.

The series, which is affiliated with the Ladies European Tour and takes place from Oct. 27-29, has a unique dual format which teams up the world’s best golfers with amateur players in an exciting four-person team tournament, alongside a simultaneous individual event.

The 84-player field, which will feature four stars in the top 20, includes world No. 1 Lilia Vu, who will be battling to make the cut on the final day.

The top 60 will compete for the individual title and a prize fund of $1 million, as well as Race to Costa Del Sol and Rolex World Ranking points.

Chiara Noja last year became the youngest professional winner on the Ladies European Tour, at the age of 16. The German player, who is now a Golf Saudi ambassador, secured a thrilling playoff win over English star Charley Hull at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City.

The Riyadh event marks the launch of the new strategic partnership between the Aramco Team Series and the Future Investment Initiative Institute.

Business leaders can engage in panel discussions powered by the FII Institute around Aramco Team Series’ strategic pillars at the event.

Noah Alireza, CEO of Golf Saudi, said: “As a further catalyst for the game of golf both locally and globally, we are delighted to welcome the world to Riyadh for the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF Riyadh.

“This is a significant moment for golf and sport in Saudi, and we are immensely proud to be hosting the first-ever