World Golf Awards 2026 Set for Egypt’s Madinaty Golf Club
World Golf Awards 2026 Set for Egypt’s Madinaty Golf Club
The 13th World Golf Awards will take place on November 7 at Egypt’s Madinaty Golf Club, marking the ceremony’s inaugural appearance on the African continent. The event underscores Egypt’s growing prominence in global golf tourism and highlights the venue’s history of hosting top-tier international tournaments.
Egypt will host the 13th World Golf Awards on Saturday, November 7, at Madinaty Golf Club, marking the first time the ceremony has been held on the African continent. The selection highlights the nation’s expanding role in international golf tourism and its capacity to host major global sporting events.
International media outlets, including Golf Today, Golf Business News, and Golf Industry Asia, have reported on the event, noting its significance for the region. The coverage emphasizes that hosting the awards strengthens Egypt’s position as a leading destination for global sports tourism.
Madinaty Golf Club, part of the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), was selected for its ability to host major international tournaments. The club has previously been named Egypt’s Best Golf Course five times and Africa’s Best Golf Course three times at the World Golf Awards. Its courses are designed to high international standards with integrated sports facilities.
Omar Hesham Talaat, Chief Executive Officer of Business Development at TMG, stated he was proud that Madinaty Golf Club had been chosen to host WGA 2026. He described the event as an important milestone in showcasing the quality of sports and golf facilities developed by the group to international standards.
Talaat added that hosting the first edition of the ceremony in Africa reflects the group’s vision of developing integrated destinations that combine sport with a modern lifestyle. He said this initiative helps strengthen Egypt’s position as a leading regional and international destination for golf tourism.
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