HH Shaikh Nasser tees off at Royal Golf Club opener

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa joined competitors at the opening round of the fifth Late Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Golf Championship at the Royal Golf Club. The tournament opened in a competitive nine-hole format.

Now in its fifth edition, the event honours the legacy of the late Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. It recognises his contribution to the development of sport in Bahrain, particularly golf. Shaikh Nasser’s participation added a symbolic presence to the opening round.

It also reflected his continued engagement with the sport and his support for competitive golf in the Kingdom.

Speaking during the event, he highlighted the commemorative significance of the championship. He said it stands as a tribute to the late Shaikh Abdullah’s role in strengthening Bahrain’s sporting landscape and supporting the growth of golf. He praised the organisers for a well-run opening round. He said the conditions and atmosphere helped set a strong tone for the competition. With the opening round complete, attention now turns to next week’s final stage. Competition is expected to intensify as players compete for top positions.