GOLF – The Mena Golf Tour announced yesterday two significant appointments as the tour continues to strengthen its position as the premier development pathway for professional golfers in the region.
Emirates Golf Federation president and newly appointed Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) vice-president General Abdullah Al Hashmi joins the board alongside chairman and commissioner Keith Waters and principal investor Donna Benton, while Mark Bull has been named tournament director.
General Al Hashmi is one of the most influential figures in Middle Eastern and Asian golf. A former fighter pilot in the UAE Air Force, he has been instrumental in elevating the UAE’s position in the global golf landscape, bringing major championships including the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and the World Amateur Team Championships to the region.
His recent appointment as APGC vice-president further amplifies his standing within the international golf community.
Bull brings more than 18 years of golf, hospitality, and leisure industry leadership to his role as tournament director. Based in Dubai, his career spans iconic golf destinations and globally recognised brands.
Waters said: “We are thrilled to welcome General Abdullah to the board and Mark as our tournament director. These appointments significantly strengthen our ability to deliver on our ambitions for the Mena Golf Tour.”
The appointments come as the Mena Golf Tour prepares for its Egypt Golf Series, a four-event swing offering $400,000 in total prize money and crucial Official World Golf Ranking points. The series kicks off at New Giza Golf Club on January 19.
The Mena Golf Tour, the only Official World Golf Ranking-recognised circuit headquartered in the Middle East, offers $100,000 in prize money per event across its 12-tournament season.
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