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Arab Golf Federation wraps up inaugural Elite Scholarship Camp in Riyadh

Arab Golf Federation wraps up inaugural Elite Scholarship Camp in Riyadh

Arab News8 hours ago

RIYADH: The Arab Golf Federation concluded the first-ever edition of its Elite Sports Scholarship Program Camp on Sunday.
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The event brought together 16 promising young golfers from across the region for an intensive four-day development experience at Riyadh Golf Club.
The camp, held in partnership with IMG Academy, marked the launch of one of the AGF's flagship long-term initiatives aimed at producing a new generation of Arab golfing talent by 2035.
Targeting under-18 boys and girls, the program forms part of the federation's broader effort to create a sustainable pipeline of Arab golfers capable of competing on the global stage.
Over the course of the week, participants underwent technical, physical and psychological assessments, including high-performance testing using TrackMan technology, as well as on-course and indoor training.
To simulate competitive pressure, players took part in two 18-hole championship rounds, with final-day winners crowned and scholarship recipients selected.
Those chosen will begin receiving full support from August, including elite coaching, academic tutoring, strength and conditioning, and mental performance services.
Speaking at the camp, IMG Academy Executive Director Kevin Craggs delivered a session titled 'Mastering the Margin: Coaching for Clarity and Competitive Edge.'
Addressing families and coaches, Craggs highlighted the value of resilience, conscious leadership and athlete-centered development.
AGF President Sheikh Fahim Al-Qasimi had previously said the scholarship program represented a pivotal moment for Arab golf, positioning the region as a serious player on the global sporting map.
'By investing in the next generation of athletes, we are creating long-term opportunities for Arab players to succeed internationally,' he said ahead of the camp's launch.
The conclusion of the Riyadh camp coincided with another major milestone for regional golf: More than 35 Arab players took part in an Asian Development Tour tournament in Morocco during the same week, highlighting the AGF's commitment to providing real-world competitive exposure as part of its talent pipeline.

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