The city of Aqaba is witnessing an exceptional movement these days in preparation for the launch of the 34th edition of the Jordan Open Golf Championship, which is scheduled to be organized at the Ayla Club courses from September 2 to 4.
This edition is of exceptional importance due to the increasing number of participants year after year, and the expansion of the scope of the participating countries, which reflects the growing position of Aqaba as an integrated sports and tourism center, and because the sport of golf has become part of the sports identity of the region, the organization of this tournament was the result of the efforts of national and professional institutions that work tirelessly to consolidate Jordan’s presence on the global stage.
This tournament comes within the 2025 sports events calendar, which brings together the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and Ayla Club within the framework of a strategic partnership aimed at consolidating the position of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the map of global sports, especially golf, which is witnessing rapid growth in Jordan and the region.
In light of the approaching date of the big event, the technical and logistical preparations have doubled within Ayla Club, as specialized teams are working to prepare the course according to the highest international specifications, in order to ensure a global competitive environment that attracts an elite of Arab and international
golfers. Technical and logistical requirements, including accommodation, nutrition, and transportation, in order to ensure the comfort of participants and provide an ideal competitive atmosphere, and the level of coordination between the various authorities, including security agencies and tourism institutions, has been strengthened to present a bright image of the Kingdom, especially in light of the unprecedented increase in the number of participants this year.
Al-Kabariti pointed out that this organizational movement includes an integrated series of preparations supervised by special committees, including the Media Committee, which promotes the tournament in a professional manner, the Protocol and Reception Committee, which seeks to provide a distinguished experience for guests and participants, as well as the Players’ Rehabilitation Committee, which aims to provide all the required medical and sports facilities and services.
Among the most prominent supporters of this tournament, the Jordan Olympic Committee plays a key role, as it provides full technical and institutional support for the success of this event, and the Jordan Golf Federation is actively involved in organizing the tournament, and is keen to expand the base of participation by inviting Arab and international federations, including the Arab Golf Federation, which is expected to participate with strong teams that add great momentum to the competitions.
The Director of the Jordan Open Golf Championship, Alaa Barakat, stressed that the 34th edition of the tournament constitutes a significant turning point in its organizational career, as it represents a qualitative step towards consolidating Jordan’s active presence in the regional and international sports arena, pointing out that work is underway at a high pace and in full coordination between all concerned parties, especially Ayla Club, to produce an unprecedented version of the tournament worthy of Jordan’s sports and tourism status.
Barakat pointed out that the organizing committee has been forming specialized work teams for a while to deal with all technical and logistical aspects, starting from preparing the infrastructure for competitions, through receiving players and delegations, to ensuring the quality of media coverage, expressing his satisfaction with the high level of registration to participate, which reflects the growing confidence in the Kingdom as an ideal center for organizing international
sports events Barakat explained that the distinguished quality of the participants this year, including highly experienced professionals and amateurs, necessitates the provision of a high-level competitive environment that contributes to highlighting talents and enhances the position of Jordanian golf among its counterparts in the region and the world.
The Vice President of the Jordan Golf Federation, Nasser Al-Shomali, said that this edition is comingThe organizing committee has started sending official invitations to the Arab Golf Federation and a number of quality federations in the region and the world to participate in the tournament, which is one of the most prestigious and influential tournaments in the Middle East and the most influential on the path of the amateur world rankings.
Al-Shmuli pointed out that the new edition of the Jordan Golf Championship is a golden opportunity to market Jordan as a sports and tourist destination, as efforts are not limited to organizing but also include promoting the host city, Aqaba, as a global meeting place for golf enthusiasts, stressing that the Jordanian team is preparing to participate in the tournament with great ambition, as the players are equipped through intensive training and rehabilitation programs, aimed at raising their technical and psychological readiness, and the team aspires to provide an honorable performance that reflects the development of the sport of golf in Jordan, and contributes in enhancing confidence in national capabilities in the regional and international arena. The local and international media contribute to the spotlight of this tournament, which has already become one of the most prominent open golf tournaments in the Middle East, and has a direct impact on the path of the amateur world rankings, which strengthens Jordan’s presence on the international scene.
Ayla recently received four prestigious international awards in the sustainability sector from the Sustainable Luxury Awards 2024, where it won awards for the best golf course in terms of environmental sustainability on multiple levels, making the tournament a unique sporting and environmental experience. This is an achievement that adds to the club’s credit, which has become a role model in the combination of sports and sustainable development, and strengthens its reputation as an integrated sports center.
With these intensive preparations and significant institutional support, the Jordan Open opens new horizons for golf in the Kingdom, confirms Jordan’s ability to organize international tournaments that attract the world’s attention, and serves as a bridge between sports, culture and tourism, and is a stepping stone towards a promising future for Jordanian golf, which is receiving increasing attention at all levels.