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Impressive wins at Riyadh Golf Club En Route to the iconic US Masters Major

The Riyadh Golf Club hosted a stellar 2023-2024 Race to Georgia Amateur Golf Series last weekend, launching its KSA series with 85 golfers and remarkable scores.
Ben Dawson claimed Division A with a notable 79 gross, recovering from an early bogey with three birdies on the last nine. Junior division standout Joeun Kim impressed with a 70 gross, featuring an eagle on the 7th hole.

Six coveted spots to a regional final in Riyadh on March 9th were contested, promising winners a trip to the US final in Georgia in April 2024, inclusive of a two-day visit to the Masters at Augusta National.

Winners by category:

- Division-A: Ben Dawson (38 pts, countback win), Kookjin Lee (38 pts)
- Division-B: Darren Simpson (36 pts), Eunhee Kim (35 pts)
- Junior Division: Joeun Kim (37 pts), Alwaleed Al Harbi (18 pts)

This event reignites the series across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, featuring qualifiers including Royal Greens Golf Club- KAEC and Rolling Hills Dhahran. UAE's regional finalists will compete in Dubai on March 3, 2024.

Zahid Group, a major sponsor, is thrilled to endorse a tournament reflecting their core values of integrity and excellence. Reza Hygiene's CEO praised the growth of golf in Saudi Arabia, excited for the local and expat amateur competition.

Prominent sponsors like Reza Hygiene and Zahid Group, alongside Papa Johns, Emaar Hospitality, and others, highlight the tournament’s allure and signify the expanding influence of golf in the GCC region.
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