2019 Oman Open to be held from Feb 28-Mar three

Defending champion Joost Luiten, as nicely as Ryder Cup star Chris Wood and Austrian hero Bernd Wiesberger, will converge to contest the US$1.75mn European Tour occasion. Luiten mentioned, “I had a great time in Oman last year. The Al Mouj Golf course was stunning and a proper challenge for the players. It was a wonderful feeling to lift the inaugural trophy of the Oman Open and I am very excited to come back to defend my title.”

H E Dr Mohammed bin Hamad al Rumhi, Minister of Oil and Gas, mentioned, “The inaugural Oman Open was a great success. The exposure our country received through the international TV broadcast reached the right target groups of potential tourists and investors. We believe Oman Open 2019 under the organisation of the Oman Golf Committee with full focus on promoting the country will further strengthen the message to the world, that Oman is a beautiful destination for tourists and investors.”

While the 2019 occasion marks only the second operating of the Oman Open, Al Mouj Golf is no stranger to hosting skilled golf tournaments getting previously played host to the stars of the European Challenge Tour among 2013 and 2017. This year, in addition to a globe-class golf course, which drew rave evaluations from the European Tour’s elite players in 2018, the competitors will keep in the Kempinski Hotel Muscat. The other golf clubs such as Ras al Hamra, Muscat Hills and Ghala Golf Club have agreed to open their doors for the players totally free of charge.

Keith Pelley, CEO of the European Tour, mentioned, “The 2018 Oman Open has been a terrific tournament,
praised by our players, who are eager to come back this year to the amazing Al Mouj Golf course and Oman.”

H E Sheikh Sa’ad bin Mohammed al Mardhouf al Sa’adi, Minister of Sports Affairs, mentioned, “Golf in Oman is in continuous development and awaits a promising future. We hope with great ambition to see our national golf team competing in the Oman Open in the future.”

Chris Wood, who completed runner up at final year’s Oman Open, mentioned, “I’m looking forward to returning to Muscat this year and maybe I’ll come out on top this time.”

Information Source: Muscat Daily