Troon announces the next edition of the Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am at three Championship venues
Abu Dhabi, UAE; 27th July 2020: Following the success of previous years, the fourth edition of the Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am is set to take place from the 1st-4th February 2021. The 54-hole tournament is staged across; Abu Dhabi Golf Club, home of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA; Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, a Gary Player designed masterpiece; and Yas Links Abu Dhabi, a top 50 in the world traditional links designed by Kyle Phillips.
The 2020 tournament saw the largest field yet, with 25 teams competing alongside a strong line-up of professionals that consisted of former European Tour winners, current Ladies European Tour players and MENA Tour golfers. It proved a thrilling finale with the contest going to the final hole and concluded with English professional, Robbie Busher, rallying from a four-shot deficit on the final day to secure the victory. Click here to watch the event highlights.
Alongside the three day, 54-hole tournament golfers will enjoy luxurious accommodation at 5-star venue The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, the Middle East’s ‘Best International Golf Resort’ (Golf Digest 2018), a Go Karting experience at the famous Yas Marina circuit, and other world-class hospitality and exquisite culinary during the welcome reception, lunches and gala dinner.
Francisco De Lancastre David, Cluster General Manager of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Links Abu Dhabi commented: “We’re eagerly anticipating the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Pro-Am here at the clubs. Over the past few years, the tournament has gone from strength to strength, last year’s addition of Yas Links Abu Dhabi to the line-up added so much value and diversity to the courses. From start to finish, our golfers will experience the world-class golf and hospitality that Abu Dhabi has to offer.”
With packages starting from AED 8,595 per person, entry is open to teams of four comprising of three amateurs and one professional. The event is also geared to support IAGTO members, golf tour operators, to provide their clients with their preferred booking channel. For trade enquiries please contact Daniel Wright on dwright@troon.com.
For tournament registrations or enquiries, please contact Barry Barnard on bbarnard@aldargolf.com or visit the official tournament website here.
For more information about Abu Dhabi Golf Club visit: www.troonabudhabi.com/abu-dhabi-golf-club
For more information about Saadiyat Beach Golf Club visit: www.troonabudhabi.com/saadiyat-beach-golf-club
For more information about Yas Links Abu Dhabi visit: troonabudhabi.com/yas-links
To watch the Abu Dhabi destination video, click here
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About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company providing services at 440-plus locations around the globe, including managing 475-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages more than 475-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 43 states and 33 countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Green Golf Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design. There are currently 67 Troon-affiliated properties featuring 87 golf courses on national and international “Top 100” rankings. Troon-affiliated properties include Gamble Sands in Brewster, Washington; The Virginian in Bristol, Virginia; Kapalua Golf in Maui, Hawaii; Lofoten Links in Gimsoysand, Norway; and The Els Club Dubai in United Arab Emirates.
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About the Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am
The Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am was first launched in March 2018 and was played across Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Abu Dhabi Golf Club. In 2019 the tournament grew from strength to strength welcoming 72 players from across the globe to experience the two fantastic golf courses over a 54-hole competition. In 2020, the tournament grew even stronger with the addition of Yas Links Abu Dhabi which provided the participants with the ultimate golf in Abu Dhabi experience.
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