The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) is set to host the 2023 World amateur team championships, a first for the Middle East region to hold such a prestigious tournament.
The EGF has proposed the Greg Norman-designed Fire Course at Jumeirah golf estates in Dubai as the host venue.
The International Golf Federation said EGF has been voted to host the 2023 championship at its biennial meeting held virtually.
The world amateur team championships date back to 1958.
The Emirates federation was selected over the Singapore Golf Association after the two were identified as the finalists by the IGF bid panel from an initial group of eight national federation members that had expressed interest in hosting the biennial team event for men and women.
“Both candidates provided exceptionally strong bid proposals, which was duly noted by both the IGF administrative committee and the IGF bid panel,” said Antony Scanlon, Executive Director of the IGF.
“We greatly appreciate the interest and strong case presented by the Singapore Golf Association. At the same time, the Emirates Golf Federation made a compelling case that resonated with our member organisations and we’re very excited to be holding our first World Amateur Team Championships in the Middle East region,” Scanlon said.
He said the federation was looking forward to working with the EGF to deliver a memorable event and experience for the athletes in 2023.
IGF also announced that the 30th women’s championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy will be held from October 18 to 21 and the 33rd men’s championship for the Eisenhower Trophy from 25th to 28th October 25 to 28, 2023.
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