His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, secured first place in the “Nett” category of the 8th Bahrain Amateur Open Golf Championship, organised by the Bahrain Golf Association at the Royal Golf Club.

The championship was attended by His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club High Committee, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad’s victory came following an impressive performance throughout the championship, securing the top position in the “Nett” category and claiming its title.

On the occasion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad affirmed that the championship reflected the continued development of golf and the strong competition among players. His Highness highlighted the importance of such championships in enhancing technical standards, refining players’ skills, and strengthening their competitive experience, thereby contributing to the sport’s continued growth and advancement.

His Highness praised the outstanding efforts of the Bahrain Golf Association in organising the championship, emphasising the importance of continuing to host such events to strengthen golf’s standing at the local and international levels.

In second place in the “Nett” category was Turki Al Hussain from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in third place was Khalid Mohammed Siddiq from the Kingdom of Bahrain. In the “Gross” category, first place went to Sam Mullane from the United Arab Emirates, second place to Yaseen Le Falher from the Kingdom of Bahrain, and third place to Daniil Sokolov from the State of Qatar, amid a distinguished sporting atmosphere following strong competition throughout the eighth edition of the championship.

The championship attracted more than 100 players from the Kingdom of Bahrain and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, alongside players from the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Lebanese Republic, and a number of residents in the Kingdom.