Emirates Golf Federation reveals revamped schedule

The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) has announced a restructured 2024/25 Order of Merit schedule, placing a strong emphasis on Mixed and Junior Opens.

Over the summer, the UAE’s governing body for golf, along with local golf clubs, has worked to expand traditional open calendars and formats. As a result, the EGF will host 20 Men’s and Ladies' Mixed Open events, along with 12 Junior Open events.

The EGF Junior Order of Merit kicks off on October 15 with the Tommy Fleetwood International Series, presented by DP World and affiliated with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA). This tournament is open to amateur golfers worldwide and is one of four Junior Division ‘Majors’ where participants can earn invitations to premier EGF-sanctioned events.

These premier events will feature tournaments from the Challenge Tour, Clutch Pro Tour, Ladies European Tour, and Ladies European Tour Access Series.

The other three Junior Division 'Majors' include the Tommy Fleetwood International Series at Jumeirah Golf Estates (October 15-17) and Al Hamra Golf Club (November 22-24), along with the Robert Rock UAE Championship (April 1-3) at Al Hamra Golf Club.

In the Men’s and Ladies' Divisions, the first Order of Merit event will be the Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club Open Amateur on October 19-20. This event will maintain an 80/20 split between men and women, ensuring at least 20% of the field is reserved for female participants. Additionally, a 100% Mixed Split format will allow the best golfers, regardless of gender, to compete for the same prize.

Similar to the Junior Division, the Men’s and Ladies Divisions will also feature four ‘Major’ tournaments: the Al Zorah Amateur Open (December 6-8), Montgomerie Amateur Open (February 7-9), Ras Al Khaimah Mixed Open (February 21-23), and Jumeirah Golf Estates Amateur Open (March 14-16). These events will also offer invites to EGF-sanctioned premier competitions.