Gulf Times
Organisers of the Commercial Bank Qatar
Masters have confirmed that the 22nd edition of the popular European Tour golf
event will be held at Doha Golf Club from March 6-10, 2019.
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.
The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters was
attended by over 20,000 spectators in 2018 and broadcast to a global TV
audience of over 400 million viewers. For the 22nd 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.
QGA president 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 2019,” added
al-Naimi.
Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is one of
the most important international sporting events in the State of Qatar and 2019
is the 14th consecutive year of sponsorship by the Commercial Bank of Qatar.
This reflects the Bank’s commitment to the development of sports in the country
and the enhancement of Qatar’s sporting reputation at the international level.
In the run-up to the tournament,
Commercial Bank has organised a range of activities to promote the tournament
and encourage local participation in golf.
Together with the Bank’s employees,
Commercial Bank Group CEO Joseph Abraham attended the first pop-up golf event.
During the event, he participated in golf activities to generate a buzz around
the internationally-renowned tournament.
The other mini-golf events took place at
Villaggio Mall in Qatar, with members of the public being encouraged to put
their golfing skills to the test. Volunteers were also present at the booth to
provide key tips and information about the sport. In addition to the mini-golf
event, Commercial Bank has organised a series of educational tours across
schools and universities in Qatar to help students learn more about golf.
Abraham said, “Commercial Bank is
delighted to once again sponsor this tournament in support of Qatar’s national
vision of being a world-class venue for sport, promoting healthy lifestyles,
and bringing members of the Qatari community together. I thoroughly enjoyed
taking part in the first of our mini-golf pop-up events, and encourage our
staff and members of the public to join us at the tournament in March. It is
set to be a wonderful day out for sports fans and families alike.”