Saudi amateur player, Faisal Salahab was crowned Saudi Open Championship in a special ceremony organized after the end of the competitions organized by Riyadh Golf Club. Over three days, the tournament round saw exciting competitions between 88 players from over 27 countries. Out of which 60 qualified for the final round.
Salhab beat his nearest rival by five hits, as he finished the contest with a score of 210 (six hits equal).
In its sixth edition, the tournament saw unparalleled enthusiasm, with a score of 66 reaching the final hole, despite Salab’s success in widening the gap from the nearest competitors, breaking Riyadh Golf Club’s record on the second day of competition. Six strikes below par), being crowned twice with the end of competitions as the winner in the amateur category, outperforming their professional competitors, in addition to winning the championship title.
Salahab was crowned with the title, in the presence of a wide presence of representatives of the Federation, Saudi Golf, to the CEO of the Olympic Committee, Abdulaziz Al-Anizi, and the Executive Director of the Saudi Golf Federation, Muhammad Al-Assa. Presented by the Ministry of Company and Sports, Assistant Minister of Sports, Dr. Raja Allah Al-Salami.
Salhab managed to beat the nearest opponent by five hits, as he came second with a score of 210 strikes by Saudi Saud al-Sharif, while Spaniard Gabriel Sanz came in third, and Qatari Ali Al-Shahrani and Yusuf Jahani. . Salahab expressed his great happiness on winning and qualifying for the Saudi International Championship, adding: “It is a great honor to win this title, especially in light of the great competition and the distinguished levels presented by the participants, which make this achievement an honor.” Special value to me.”
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