Shergo Al Kurdi Makes Saudi Golf History with Full Asian Tour Card Qualification
Saudi Arabia’s Shergo Al Kurdi secures full playing rights on the Asian Tour, becoming the first golfer from the Kingdom to do so
Shergo Al Kurdi has achieved a milestone for Saudi Arabian golf by earning a full playing card on the Asian Tour for the upcoming season.
The twenty-two-year-old golfer’s success marks the first time a player from Saudi Arabia has secured such status on Asia’s premier professional golf circuit, reflecting the rapid development of the sport in the Kingdom and its growing presence on the international stage.
Al Kurdi’s performance at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Finals earned him membership for the 2026 season, granting him the opportunity to compete regularly against a world-class field across prestigious events throughout Asia, including high-profile tournaments like the PIF Saudi International.
His qualification is widely seen as a breakthrough moment for Saudi golf, which has expanded substantially under national sport development initiatives designed to raise the profile of golf and provide pathways for local talent.
Al Kurdi’s achievement is expected to inspire a new generation of Saudi players and deepen the Kingdom’s engagement with professional golf at the highest levels.
His presence on the Asian Tour will also bring increased visibility to Saudi sporting ambition and help integrate the nation more closely with the broader Asian and global golf communities.
Al Kurdi’s rise aligns with the ongoing growth of sporting opportunities in Saudi Arabia, supporting broader efforts to diversify competitive sport and elevate the nation’s profile in international athletics.
The twenty-two-year-old golfer’s success marks the first time a player from Saudi Arabia has secured such status on Asia’s premier professional golf circuit, reflecting the rapid development of the sport in the Kingdom and its growing presence on the international stage.
Al Kurdi’s performance at the Asian Tour Qualifying School Finals earned him membership for the 2026 season, granting him the opportunity to compete regularly against a world-class field across prestigious events throughout Asia, including high-profile tournaments like the PIF Saudi International.
His qualification is widely seen as a breakthrough moment for Saudi golf, which has expanded substantially under national sport development initiatives designed to raise the profile of golf and provide pathways for local talent.
Al Kurdi’s achievement is expected to inspire a new generation of Saudi players and deepen the Kingdom’s engagement with professional golf at the highest levels.
His presence on the Asian Tour will also bring increased visibility to Saudi sporting ambition and help integrate the nation more closely with the broader Asian and global golf communities.
Al Kurdi’s rise aligns with the ongoing growth of sporting opportunities in Saudi Arabia, supporting broader efforts to diversify competitive sport and elevate the nation’s profile in international athletics.
