Saudi Arabia’s main golfers have teamed up with American celebrity Dustin Johnson in preparation for the PIF Saudi Worldwide powered by SoftBank Funding Advisers.
Nationwide staff gamers Saud Al-Sharif and Faisal Salhab joined the world quantity 4 and defended Saudi Worldwide champion for follow rounds at Royal Greens Golf & Nation Membership. Johnson met the nationwide staff gamers final 12 months and was impressed with what he noticed from the rising stars.
“I performed 9 holes with Faisal and Saud and clearly they’ve loads of expertise,” stated Johnson who witnessed big-hitting Salhab drive the 17th inexperienced throughout their spherical.
“They’re good gamers. I’d like to see them have loads of success. They’ve been right here earlier than an enormous occasion like this in order that they know what to anticipate and have performed in another massive tournaments. They’re two younger and thrilling gamers and hopefully, they will have loads of success.”
Al-Sharif has loved success at Jordan’s Open Golf Championship just lately while Salhab raced to victory within the current Saudi Open. The pair had been additionally a part of the victorious Saudi staff that gained the Pan Arab Championship. The pair will be a part of Othman Almulla, Saudi Arabia’s sole skilled within the area for the 4th version of the fast-growing event.
They be a part of a stellar line-up that may compete for the $5 million on provide at King Abdullah Financial Metropolis (KAEC), with the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Reed, Cameron Smith, Lee Westwood, Tyrell Hatton, Ian Poulter, and Phil Mickelson all amongst the sphere.
“Certainly one of my ambitions is to change into an expert on the European or PGA excursions, to be the primary Saudi and even Arab skilled on the tour,” stated Al-Sharif
“It’s an honor to signify my nation in such an enormous event because the Saudi Worldwide, with all these famend names in golf. My plan is to do in addition to I can, as I’ve been working towards properly and have had some incredible follow periods with my coaches and the remainder of the staff right here.”
“With all this enthusiasm, we’re fairly thrilled to begin the competitors tomorrow; it’s going to be an incredible week.”
Golf Saudi is working its first-ever ‘Nationwide Golf Week’, alongside the event with a number of golf actions and alternatives that can be organized all through the Kingdom together with free golf throughout all its programs.
“Golf Saudi has contributed to the expansion of golf within the Kingdom; all the work that has been performed in faculties, with youngsters, and, in fact, with the nationwide staff, has been excellent,” added Al-Sharif.
“With this system, they’ve put in place, I imagine we’ll see much more Saudis getting enthused about golf. My recommendation to younger children who wish to study to play golf is to have enjoyable!”
For extra details about the PIF Saudi Worldwide powered by SoftBank Funding Advisers, go to www.saudiinternational.com.
