Organisers of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters have confirmed that the 21st edition of the popular European Tour golf event will be held at Doha Golf Club from 22 – 25 February 2018.
The highly-anticipated event is organised by The Qatar Golf Association (QGA), the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Doha Golf Club and long-term title sponsor, Commercial Bank. The tournament is considered Qatar’s annual ‘must-attend’ sporting and social event, first held in 1998 and widely known for bringing together the world’s best golf talent; the likes of Branden Grace, Sergio Garcia, Rory Mcllroy, Justin Rose, Rafael Cabrera-Bello and Henrik Stenson have all competed in past years.
The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters was attended by over 20,000 spectators in 2017 and broadcast to a global TV audience of over 400 million viewers. For the 21st edition of the event, all eyes will be on Doha as the biggest names in the sport vie for the Mother of Pearl Trophy on one of the most challenging courses on the Tour.
“The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is a leading fixture on Qatar’s sporting calendar. Since its inception, the event has complemented the growth of golf in the country. The tournament also continues to contribute to encouraging young Qataris to take up the sport and learn from the European Tour stars,” said Hassan Al Naimi, President of QGA.
“Preparations for the next tournament are well underway, together with our partners who have played a vital role in enhancing the event experience for both players and spectators each year. We look forward to welcoming the players, golf fans and our valued sponsors to Doha Golf Club for another edition of world-class golf in February 2018,” added Al Naimi.
Joseph Abraham, Group CEO of Commercial Bank, added: “The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is one of Qatar’s most popular annual sporting events and offers something for everyone – players, golf fans and families. Golf fans can watch the world’s best golfers in action and families can enjoy a weekend outdoors socialising in the family zone, public village and shopping boulevard. The event is also a huge opportunity for some of Qatar’s promising young golfers to play alongside the best players in the world. We are proud to be working with the QGA, QOC and Doha Golf Club again, to stage one of the leading golfing events in the region.”
For the 2018 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Admission is free, register online at www.qatar-masters.com to get your free tickets, further details to be announced. For those looking for an extra-special experience, a range of popular corporate hospitality packages are available to purchase now. For more information please visit www.qatar-masters.com/hospitality.
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About Commercial Bank Qatar Masters
Since 1998 the prestigious Qatar Masters golf tournament has been hosted by Doha Golf Club. The annual tournament is sponsored by The Commercial Bank (P.S.Q.C.) and is held at the beginning of each year as part of The European Tour. Many of the world's top golfers compete on Doha Golf Club's unique and challenging desert-type Championship Course, which has proven to be one of the longest par 72 courses on the tour.
Designed by Peter Harradine and unveiled in 1997, the 7,374-yard Championship Course features eight strategically positioned lakes, 65 giant cacti, numerous imposing limestone rock formations and an abundance of lush and lengthy green fairways, presenting a startling contrast to the desert that lies beyond.
Commercial Bank Qatar Masters past champions:
2017 – Wang Jeung-hun
2016 – Branden Grace
2015 – Branden Grace
2014 – Sergio Garcia
2013 – Chris Wood
2012 – Paul Lawrie
2011 – Thomas Bjørn
2010 – Robert Karlsson
2009 – Alvaro Quiros
2008 – Adam Scott
2007 – Retief Goosen
2006 – Henrik Stenson
2005 – Ernie Els
2004 – Joakim Haeggmann
2003 – Darren Fichardt
2002 – Adam Scott
2001 – Tony Johnstone
2000 – Rolf Muntz
1999 – Paul Lawrie
1998 – Andrew Coltart
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Commercial Bank Qatar Masters’ Partners
The 2018 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is generously supported by the following partners; Commercial Bank, 51 East – Darwish Holding; Al Maktab Al Qatari Al Hollandi; De Boer; Diners Club International; Gulf Times & Al Raya newspapers; InterContinental Hotels; Prime Power; ProSports International; Qatar Duty Free Company; Qatar Insurance Company; Radisson Blu Hotel Doha; Rayyan Water; Rolex; St. Regis Doha and Titleist.
About Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank has total assets of QAR 138.5 billion as at 31 December 2017. As a full service commercial bank, the Bank offers a full range of corporate, retail and investment banking services as well as owning and operating the exclusive Diners Club franchise in Qatar. The Bank’s countrywide network includes 29 full service branches and 179 ATMs.
Profitable every year since incorporation in 1974, continual investment in technology and human capital, together with a strong capital base, provides a solid foundation for continued growth. Expanding its geographical footprint, Commercial Bank is 100% owner of Alternatifbank in Turkey and has a strategic partnership with the National Bank of Oman (NBO). NBO is the second largest bank in Oman with total assets of OMR 3.5 billion as at 31 December 2017, has 60 conventional branches and 6 Islamic branches in Oman and 1 branch each in Egypt, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Commercial Bank was awarded the “Best Retail Bank in Qatar,” “SME Bank of the Year in the Middle East,” and “Best Cash Management Bank in Qatar” for 2017 by The Asian Banker. In recognition of its CSR activities benefitting the Qatari community, Commercial Bank was awarded the “Best CSR Report”, at the Corporate Social Responsibility awards ceremony for organisations in Qatar. The Bank also won the “Best Investor Relations award for mid-cap companies” at the Qatar Stock Exchange’s annual IR awards ceremony in 2017 recognising best practice in investor relations.
Commercial Bank is dedicated to supporting Qatar’s community and social infrastructure through Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and sponsorship of various events. Title sponsorship of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters reflects the Bank’s promotion of excellence in sports and its keen interest in enhancing Qatar’s international sporting reputation. www.cbq.qa