Marruecos tendrá en 2024 un International Series Golf del Asian Tour

 

 

La organización de los International Series Gol ha confirmado siete destinos de clase mundial como parte de su calendario de 10 torneos para la temporada 2024.

 

Con un mayor premio acumulado de 23 millones de dólares, la serie camino a la LIV Golf League, incluida en el Asian Tour, comenzará una vez más el año en Omán antes de realizar más viajes deregreso a Hong Kong, Indonesia, Marruecos y Qatar.

 

Tras el anuncio en noviembre de la International Series Macao inaugural presentada por Wynn, el PIF Saudi International de 5 millones de dólares impulsado por SoftBank Investment Advisers también ha sido confirmado como una nueva incorporación al calendario de The International Series 2024.

 

**Este será el calendario del Asian Tour 2024:

 

Serie Internacional Omán | 22-25 de febrero | 2 millones de dólares

Serie Internacional Macao presentada por Wynn | 14-17 de marzo | 2 millones de dólares

Serie Internacional Marruecos | 04-07 julio | 2 millones de dólares

Maestros de Indonesia | 31 de octubre-03 de noviembre | 2 millones de dólares

Serie Internacional Catar | 28 de noviembre-01 de diciembre | 2,5 millones de dólares

Abierto de Hong Kong | Fechas por confirmar | 2 millones de dólares

PIF Saudi International impulsado por SoftBank Investment Advisers | Fechas por confirmar | 5 millones de dólares

 

Se anunciarán tres sedes más para completar la serie de 10 eventos que componen la Serie Internacional, integrada en el calendario del Tour Asiático, y todos los torneos tendrán un fondo de premios mínimo de 2 millones de dólares.

 

Rahul Singh, director de The International Series, dijo: “La competencia para albergar eventos de la International Series ha sido alta, con interés proveniente de todo el mundo a medida que las sedes, los destinos y las partes interesadas adoptan la nueva competencia y el entusiasmo que la International Series ha traído desde su lanzamiento en 2022”.

 

El Torneo de Marruecos se disputará del 4 al 7 de julio en el Royal Golf Dar es Salma( Rabat ) con 2.000.000 de dólares en premios. En la pasada edición, jugada en el mismo escenario, venció el tailandés  Jazz Janewattananond.

 

The International Series extends global reach with new markets and increased prize funds announced as part of 2024 schedule

                             

Seven world-class destinations have been confirmed by The International Series as part of its 10-tournament schedule for the 2024 season.   Boasting an increased prize pool of US$23 million, the pathway series to the LIV Golf League, sanctioned by the Asian Tour, will once again commence the year in Oman before making further return journeys to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Morocco, and Qatar.   Following the announcement in November of the inaugural International Series Macau presented by Wynn, the US$5 million PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers has also been confirmed as a further addition to The International Series 2024 schedule.

The following tournaments are all confirmed for the 2024 Asian Tour calendar:   International Series Oman | 22-25 February | US$2 million International Series Macau presented by Wynn | 14-17 March | US$2 million International Series Morocco | 04-07 July | US$2 million Indonesian Masters | 31 October-03 November | US$2 million International Series Qatar | 28 November-01 December | US$2.5 million Hong Kong Open | Dates TBC | US$2 million PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers | Dates TBC | US$5 million   Three further venues will be announced to complete the 10-event series that comprises the International Series, integrated into the Asian Tour schedule, with all tournaments carrying a minimum US$2 million prize fund.    Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series said: “Competition to host International Series events has been high, with interest coming from around the globe as venues, destinations and stakeholders embrace the new competition and excitement that The International Series has brought since launching in 2022.   “We remain committed to our mission of enhancing opportunities for players around the world and an open player pathway into the LIV Golf League and are excited to add some marquee events to the schedule for 2024.   “This will be a landmark season for The International Series, and we continue to go from strength to strength. We remain committed to providing a transparent player pathway that enables global golfers to compete in our tournaments and take an opportunity to play over the season for a place on the LIV Golf League.   “With our first confirmed dates for the season spanning the Arabian Gulf, China's southern coast, southeast Asia and North Africa, the schedule underscores our commitment to being a truly International Series.”   Singh concluded: “Oman once again provides a fitting curtain raiser to the season, while Macau breaks new ground for us in a region that has a rich heritage of golf. By returning to Morocco for the first time since our inaugural season, we have compelling proof that our events are an attractive proposition to destinations with world-class golfing pedigree.”

LIV Golf Mayakoba 02-04 February 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas 08-10 February 2024 International Series Oman 22-25 February 2024 LIV Golf Saudi Arabia 01-03 March 2024 LIV Golf Hong Kong 08-10 March 2024 International Series Macau 14-17 March 2024 LIV Golf USA 05-07 April 2024 LIV Golf Adelaide 26-28 April 2024 LIV Golf Singapore 03-05 May 2024 LIV Golf Houston 07-09 June 2024 LIV Golf Nashville 21-23 June 2024 International Series Morocco 04-07 July 2024 LIV Golf Andalucia 12-14 July 2024 LIV Golf UK 26-28 July 2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier 16-18 August 2024 Indonesian Masters 31 October – 03 November 2024 International Series Qatar 28 November – 01 December 2024

GOLF MEDIA SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS VALUE OF A SPECIALIST PR AGENCY

                   

-Sports Impact gleans global opinions from influential writers & influencers-

A recent survey among golf writers and social media influencers across the world conducted by leading PR & Marketing company Sports Impact has shown an overwhelming preference for dealing with a specialist PR agency when it comes to sourcing information, obtaining interviews and undertaking product reviews.

More than 250 selected journalists and content creators drawn from North America, Europe and Asia were invited to take part in the survey and asked their opinion on the importance of dealing with a PR agency with an in-depth knowledge of golf.

The vast majority of respondents expressed the opinion that it was ‘very important’ to have access to such an agency, with one commenting: ‘I would consider the term trustworthy or credible when it comes to a PR agency with a specialist focus on golf”, while another said: “If an agency isn’t a specialist, they don’t know the industry and will often struggle to know what is important.”

Commenting on the overwhelming feedback on the subject, Matt Curtis, Head of Media Relations at Sports Impact said: “It was reassuring to discover how highly the golf media value the connection they have with a specialist agency like ours, given the fact that the sport has attracted so much attention from many quarters in recent years.

“Sports Impact has spent the past 22 years building relationships with the media at all levels and it’s a key part of what we offer clients looking to gain more brand and product exposure across an ever-expanding golf media landscape,” he added.

As part of the same survey, the British-based agency asked the global golf content creators to rate its own services when compiling and distributing press releases, providing accompanying imagery and supplying product samples for reviews.  Combining the top two of the five ratings across various aspects of press release compilation, it recorded 92% for quality of writing; 88% for content value, product details and brand descriptions; 84% for storyline delivery; 73% for imagery; and 69% for client quotes.

“We’d like to thank those who responded to our survey for their helpful comments and suggestions, which will serve to improve our services to the media on behalf of some of the best-known premium brands in the golf industry,” added Curtis.

Among brands represented by Sports Impact on a global and regional basis are Arccos, Brand Fusion International, CAPTO Golf, Duca del Cosma, Galvin Green, Golf’s Greatest Holes, KBS, Motocaddy, Sun Mountain and Wilson Golf. The agency also became an Associate Member of the BGIA earlier this year.

For more information, please visit www.sports-impact.com.

 

La marbellí Laura Gómez a Marrakech para mantener la tarjeta del LET

 

Una docena de golfistas profesionales tiene un reto importante del 10 al 12 de diciembre en Marruecos, concretamente en los campos de Rotana, Samanah y Noria Golf Club, en Marrakech( Marruecos): la previa de la escuela de clasificación del Ladies European Tour. El objetivo es mantener la tarjeta del Circuito Europeo de cara a entrar en 2024 en pleno derecho en los Torneos.

En la lista está la marbellí Laura Gómez, que ha terminado el año 2023 en el puesto nº 151 del ranking, con 41´86 puntos y una participación en 13 torneos. Su mejor resultado del año fue en el Open de Bélgica. Junto a ella estarán las también españolas Natasha Fear, María Parra, Marta Pérez, Laura Gómez, Harang Lee, Teresa Toscano, Reme Cortés, Raquel Romero, Teresa Díez Moliner, María Herráez y Clara Moyano. Las golfistas que superen este primer escollo buscarán la tarjeta del 16 al 20 también en suelo marroquí.

El torneo contará con 229 golfistas profesionales de 41 países, mostrando la diversidad y el talento del golf femenino. Cabe destacar que el evento cuenta con la participación de dos golfistas profesionales marroquíes, poniendo de relieve el importante crecimiento del golf femenino en Marruecos.

El evento se desarrollará en varios de los famosos campos de golf de Marrakech en dos fases clave:

Preclasificatorio:

Del 10 al 12 de diciembre de 2023, en Noria Golf Club Marrakech, Palmeraie Rotana Resort Marrakech y Samanah Golf by Nicklaus.

Clasificatorio final:

Del 16 al 20 de diciembre de 2023, en Royal Golf Marrakech y Al Maaden Golf Marrakech.

Estos campos, conocidos por su combinación única de la belleza natural de Marrakech y desafiantes experiencias de golf, ofrecen a los jugadores diversos terrenos con el impresionante telón de fondo de las montañas del Atlas, complementados con la hospitalidad marroquí.

LALLA AICHA

Este evento rinde homenaje a la fallecida princesa Lalla Aicha, un miembro venerado de la familia real marroquí y pionero del golf femenino marroquí. Sus esfuerzos por promover el golf dieron lugar a importantes torneos como la Copa Lalla Meryem en el LET, elevando la estatura mundial del golf marroquí.

 

SUPERSTROKE ADDS NEW STYLES & VIBRANT COLOURS TO ZENERGY LINE

          

-Claw 2.0 & SS2R putter grips introduced to popular range offering distinctive colourways-

SuperStroke, the brand seen most prominently on tournament greens, is now offering two new putter grip styles and more vibrant colourways on its popular Zenergy line at a time in the season when golfers look to upgrade or refresh their equipment.

The latest models – Claw 2.0 and SS2R – join the extensive Zenergy collection launched earlier this year to offer golfers a choice from as many as 18 premium putter grips in up to eight standout colour combinations to suit different putting strokes and aesthetic tastes.

“We’re thrilled to be supplying golfers with even more leading SuperStroke designs to choose from as they’re likely to consider re-gripping their putters over the winter months,” said Nigel Freemantle, Managing Director of Brand Fusion International, the main distributor of the brand outside the U.S. “The putter is one of the most used clubs during a round accounting for 30-40% of shots, so it’s important that golfers feel comfortable with their flat stick and we’re confident these new grips and colourways deliver on that front,” he added.

The Claw 2.0 grip features a graduated design with a pistol-style top that transitions to a square shape to deliver greater comfort and stability Weighing 63 grams, its three flat sides increase the surface area for those golfers who prefer to adopt a claw-style grip on the greens. Available in the White/Red and White/Black colours.

The SS2R grip incorporates a strategically engineered design with a 1” square profile for players who prefer opposing hand placement during the putting stroke. Heavier than most SuperStroke putter grips at 109 grams, the SS2R delivers additional back-weighting and is a style that pairs up well with heavier putter heads. It comes in a White/Black colour option.

Some of the most vibrant new colourways include the Orange/Blue/White option that is now available on the the popular Pistol GT 1.0 grip and five other models; a striking White/Red colour combination on ten grips; plus the bold Blue/White and Purple/White options for those looking to make a statement on the greens.

All Zenergy grips incorporate a multi-layer construction featuring a soft, tacky outer layer and a firm rubber inner core for enhanced grip, stability and feedback. Improved accuracy is achieved using Spyne+ Technology that features an embossed ridge along the underside of the grip to make it easier to square the face at impact.

To enhance feel, Multi-Zone Texturing provides strategically placed textures in high sensory areas to optimise feedback and comfort from the soft polyurethane outer layer, while the patented No Taper Technology ensures a minimal and even grip pressure is applied with an advanced parallel design that ensures both hands stay quiet for added consistency.

***For more information on SuperStroke putter grips, please visit : www.brandfusion.co.uk.

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Troon se encargará de la gestión del Al Houara Golf Club Tánger

             

La compañía  Troon continúa su estrategia de desarrollo en Marruecos. La empresa británica, líder mundial en gestión de campos de golf, ha sido la encargada de la gestión del Al Houara Golf Club, situado en Tánger junto al hotel Hilton Al Houara.  .

Esta asociación tiene como objetivo fortalecer la reputación del club como destino líder de golf.

Al Houara Golf Club, conocido por su desafiante campo de 18 hoyos, se ha convertido rápidamente en uno de los mejores complejos de golf del mundo, apareciendo en el Top 100 de Golf Magazine USA (septiembre de 2023).

DJ Flanders, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Troon International, destacó que esta asociación aprovechará la experiencia de Troon para promover el crecimiento y la excelencia de Al Houara, brindando una experiencia mejorada para los visitantes del club y del Hilton Tangier Al Houara. 

La noticia ha sido avanzada por INFOMEDIAIRE MAROC y ha sido confirmada  por el complejo turístico.

Magnificent Sarit returns to winners circle after dominant six-shot win at Volvo China Open

                        

 

Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut shot a fearless final round eight-under-par 64 to win the Volvo China Open at Hidden Grace Golf Club today by the runaway margin of six-shots, to claim his second title on the Asian Tour, and put him behind a surprisingly poor season. A fine four-round aggregate of 19-under-par 269, saw him finish comfortably ahead of second placed Taichi Kho from Hong Kong, who sensationally chipped in for an eagle on the 18th for a 65, and Chinese youngster Chen Guxin, the third-round leader in with a 73.   Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra, the leader at the halfway mark, fired a 68 to finish in outright fourth, a further shot back, in the US$1.5 million event being played on the Asian Tour for the first time since 2019, and part of The International Series.   Sarit’s nickname is ‘Safe’ but he was far from that today as he attacked the course from the start with a new found confidence that has been missing for the whole season.

The 25-year-old started the day three back from Chen. However, he quickly caught his Chinese playing partner with three birdies on the trot from the second and overtook him when he made another birdie on seven – a pivotal hole as Chen made a double. It meant Sarit had a three-shot lead. By the turn he was two in front before a birdie on the 12th gave him a commanding four-shot buffer as Chen bogeyed the hole. He then cruised home for the win unchallenged with birdies on 14, and the final two holes.   After winning the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by TNE at the end of last year, also an International Series event, Sarit was expected to achieve further success, but he struggled this season, recording just one top-10 in the Mandiri Indonesia Open and missing six cuts in 13 starts before this week.   Yesterday he credited a week’s holiday in Japan with his family before coming here and deciding to go back to using the putter he used when he triumphed in Indonesia for his return to form.   “To be honest I just wanted to come here and have fun,” said Sarit.   “I wanted to find something this week because it has been a tough year. It has been a really tough year. I have missed a lot of cuts. I didn’t finish good at all but … it happens. My iron game and my putting were the problem, especially the putting. My putting this week was lights out, it’s insane. Feel like I saw every line, saw how to putt, saw everything.”    He earned a check for US$270,0000 and becomes the second Thai to win China’s national Open, after Prayad Marksaeng in 1996.   The big-hitting golfer also leapt from 85th to 12th on the Asian Tour Order of Merit (OOM).

Kho chipped in from 20 yards on the driveable par-four 18th for a two to record yet another impressive finish to build on his phenomenal season.   He said: “Walking up to that chip I was saying to my caddie that I have to do a better job with my short game; to just trust it and let go. I was able to let go on the chip, it was a really good chip, it looked good all the way and I was really happy to cap off the week like that.   “I think big picture that is what I’m working on, being able to let go and trust my visuals and instincts. I feel that will take me to the next level, I’m really happy with how I was willing to do that today – to let go and see what happens rather than try to hold on and grind.”   Chen was bidding the become the seventh Chinese winner of the Volvo China Open and at just 20 years of age it’s youngest. He will be grateful to finish third as he bids to keep his Asian Tour card for next year. He’s now moved into 40th place on the Asian Tour OOM from 115th place, with four events remaining. The top-65 retain their playing privileges.   “I have a peaceful mind as 73 was my aim to be honest,” said Chen, who won twice on the Asian Development Tour last year and calls himself ‘Mr 54’ as he has struggled to finish off tournament’s on the final day.   “I think it adds to my experience. The putting of Sarit was really extraordinary, he can hole everything. He played very well. By contrast, I just play badly, but I need to learn how to play well in the final round.”

American Andy Ogletree had a chance to wrap up The International Series Order of Merit today with two International Series events remaining. He needed to finish in outright third or better, but he closed with a 69 to finish in a tie for seventh.   The Asian Tour crosses the border next week for the Hong Kong Open, where Ogletree is most likely to secure The International Series merit title. The US$2 million event, which is the penultimate stop on The International Series, is being played at the Hong Kong Golf Club from November 9-12.   Australian Wade Ormsby returns to defend the title he won in 2020, the last time the celebrated event was played before the COVID-19 global pandemic struck.   For more information on the Volvo China Open please click here.