Madinaty Golf Club, a flagship venue of Talaat Moustafa Group, has been selected to host the 13th annual World Golf Awards on November 7. This prestigious ceremony is recognized as one of the premier global organizations celebrating excellence in golf tourism and course design. The event is expected to bring together top international golf stars and leading figures from the global golf tourism sector.
The World Golf Awards is a significant global event that highlights exceptional golf destinations and courses. Madinaty Golf Club, designed by world-renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., has been named Egypt’s best golf course five times and Africa’s best golf course for three consecutive years at the World Golf Awards. The club is managed by Troon, a global leader in golf course management and maintenance.
Omar Hisham Talaat, Chief Business Development Officer at Talaat Moustafa Group and President of the Egyptian Golf Federation (EGF), expressed his delight in hosting the 2026 World Golf Awards at Madinaty Golf Club. He emphasized that this event highlights the quality of Egypt's golf facilities and broader sports infrastructure. Talaat also noted that hosting the ceremony in Africa is a great honor and reflects Talaat Moustafa Group’s vision of developing exceptional destinations.
Chris Frost, Managing Director of the World Golf Awards, also expressed his honor in bringing the World Golf Awards to Madinaty Golf Club for the first-ever event in Africa. He praised Madinaty Golf Club as a world-class destination featuring a championship course built to high international standards. Frost added that the club's location in East Cairo with fantastic year-round weather makes it an ideal golf destination.
Madinaty Golf Club has a history of hosting numerous international tournaments. Notably, it hosted the Asian Tour in 2022, the 2025 and 2026 Arab Golf Championships, several Asian Development Tour events, and multiple stops on the MENA Tour. The club's reputation as a premier golf destination is expected to be further solidified by hosting the 2026 World Golf Awards.
The 2026 World Golf Awards will take place on November 7, marking a significant milestone for Egypt and the African continent. The event is expected to attract top leaders across the golf tourism industry. With its world-class facilities and ideal location, Madinaty Golf Club is poised to showcase Egypt's capabilities as a leading regional and international hub for golf tourism.
The hosting of the 2026 World Golf Awards at Madinaty Golf Club underscores Egypt's growing prominence in the global golf tourism sector. As the first African venue to host the ceremony, Madinaty Golf Club is set to highlight the continent's exceptional golf destinations and courses. The event will likely have a positive impact on Egypt's sports infrastructure and tourism industry.
Key points
- Madinaty Golf Club to host the 13th annual World Golf Awards on November 7.
- The event marks the first time the World Golf Awards ceremony takes place in Africa.
- Madinaty Golf Club has been named Egypt’s best golf course five times and Africa’s best golf course for three consecutive years at the World Golf Awards.
