APGC Chairman Amin highlights the UAE’s impressive growth in golf and anticipates the 2025 Championship will build on the nation's legacy of hosting prestigious tournaments
After a stuttering start to the new season following a four-month injury lay off, Indian superstar PV Sindhu is slowly getting into the groove.
The two-time Olympic medallist, who reached her first tournament final this year at the Spain Masters, showed some impressive form and resolve in her 21-15, 22-20 victory over Chinese Taipei’s Wen Chi Hsu, the world number 17, in the KhiladiX.com Dubai 2023 Badminton Asia Championships at the Rashid bin Hamdan Hall in Al Nasr Club on Wednesday.
"Every time the first match is like knowing the court and its conditions. Happy to be on the winning side," the two-time Olympic medallist said.
"Definitely, I want to play the final on Sunday but its not going to be easy as the matches are very competitive," added the 2019 world champion who will take on world number nine Han Yue of China in the next round on Thursday.
Sindhu's compatriot, Lakshya Sen, lost in the men's singles to Loh Kean Yew, the 2021 world champion, 21-7, 23-21.
"Really disappointed the way I played in the first game. Playing against a player like Loh Kean Yew, who plays at such a high pace, you have to be prepared right from the start. I have to be better prepared to play matches like this,” the 2021 All England Championship runner-up admitted.
Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth beat Adnan Ebrahim 21-13 21-8 to set up a clash with world number six Kodai Naraoka, who defeated the UAE's Bharath Latheesh 21-3 21-6.
But men's singles defending champion Lee Zii Jia, the world number four from Malaysia, crashed out of the tournament with a 21-19, 21-16 defeat to NG Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong.
APGC Chairman Amin highlights the UAE’s impressive growth in golf and anticipates the 2025 Championship will build on the nation's legacy of hosting prestigious tournaments
The teenage duo will join a field of 120 golfers from 43 APGC member nations in the tournament that concludes on Sunday
“It has been a privilege to witness and contribute to the growth of both Dubai and the golf industry here,” said McMurdo as he reflected on his time at Dubai's famous Resort Golf Course
The second season will see six teams vying for the honours in London after the inaugural season was won by Triveni Continental Kings in Dubai last year
The champion of this week's tournament will earn invites to both The Masters and The Open
His strategy involves investing in modern amenities, expanding instructional programs, and highlighting the course's unique features in Dubai's competitive golf landscape
Rory McIlroy will be joined by several stars including UAE-based Tommy Fleetwood at the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland
A 32-year-old Dubai Golden Visa Awardee, Stalter has three professional wins including the 2020 Euram Bank Open and two Challenge Tour titles