COMMERCIAL BANK QATAR MASTERS DATES ANNOUNCED THE QATAR GOLF ASSOCIATION
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Masters Dates announced THE QATAR GOLF ASSOCIATION
Organisers
of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters have confirmed that the 25th edition
of the popular European Tour golf event will be held at Doha Golf Club from 24–
27 March 2022.
The
highly anticipated event is organised by The Qatar Golf Association (QGA), the
Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Doha Golf Club (DGC) and long-term title sponsor, Commercial
Bank. The tournament is considered Qatar’s annual ‘must-attend’ sporting and
social event, first held in 1998 and widely known for bringing together the
world’s best golf talent, the likes of Branden Grace, Sergio Garcia, Rory
Mcllroy, Justin Rose, Rafael Cabrera-Bello and Henrik Stenson have all competed
in past years. This
year's tournament edition number (25) will be a special edition to celebrate
the 25th anniversary of the
tournament, and there will be several activities to
celebrate this event.
The
Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is an essential part of the European Tour tournaments
in the Middle East, as it attracts thousands of people every year, the
tournament is broadcast to about 90 countries through more than 30 channels for
nearly 3000 hours to be watched by about 500 million viewers worldwide. For the
25th edition of the event all eyes will be on Doha as the biggest
names in the sport vie for the mother of Pearl Trophy on one of the most
challenging courses on The Tour.
President
of QGA, Hassan bin Nasser Al-Naimi Said, “The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is
a leading fixture on Qatar’s sporting calendar. Since its inception, the event
has complemented the growth of golf in the country. The tournament also
continues to contribute to encouraging young Qataris to take up the sport and
learn from The European Tour Stars,”
“Preparations
for the next tournament are well underway, together with our partners who have
played a vital role in enhancing the event experience for both players and
spectators each year. We look forward to welcoming the players, golf fans and
our valued sponsors to Doha Golf Club for another edition of world-class golf
in March 2022,
“I
would like to thank His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President
of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and all officials for their great support. I
would like also to thank the main sponsor, Commercial Bank, with whom we will
celebrate the 25th anniversary of the championship this year, and thanks to all
sponsors for their continues support”, added Al Naimi.
Hussein
Al Abdulla, EGM Chief Marketing Officer, Commercial Bank, said, “We have been
the title sponsors of the tournament for many years. The 25th edition of
Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2022 is a special edition as it commemorates the
25th anniversary of this prestigious event, where top-notch players will be
competing here in Qatar to win the unique Mother of Pearl trophy. We look
forward to support this amazing tournament and celebrate this milestone of 25
years of action and success while supporting Qatar’s 2030 vision”.
Al
Abdulla added: As we have been accustomed to at Commercial Bank, supporting the
goals of our government and its national vision is our top priority. The will
of our country and its wise leadership inspire us with determination, strength
and willpower to organize and sponsor world-class events that raise Qatar’s
name on the world map, and praise its prominent and strategic role, not only in
the field of business and economy, but also on the sports level as the most
prestigious and appropriate destination for organizing the largest and most
sporting forums".
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