Aqaba:The Ayla Oasis Development Company, in collaboration with the Jordan Golf Federation (JGF) and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), is set to host the 35th Jordan Open Golf Championship. The event will take place from November 19 to 21 at the Ayla Golf Club.
According to Jordan News Agency, the championship will feature over 120 players from 22 Arab and European countries. This tournament is a significant part of ASEZA and Ayla's 2026 sports calendar, aimed at enhancing sports tourism and establishing Aqaba as a regional hub for international sporting events.
Mansoor Al-Kabariti, Ayla's Public Relations Manager, highlighted that hosting the championship underscores Ayla's reputation as a premier destination for sports and leisure. The event provides international players with world-class facilities and unique coastal experiences. Al-Kabariti emphasized that such major sporting events boost local tourism, stimulate economic activity, and promote golf throughout the Kingdom.
Jafar Hijawi, President of the JGF, stated that the championship is a key milestone in Jordan's sports journey. It offers a platform for local players to compete against international talent and demonstrates Jordan's capability to organize high-level sporting events. He praised the partnership between Ayla and ASEZA in supporting the championship's growth.
The Ayla Golf Club, designed by renowned golfer Greg Norman, features an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole academy course with illumination, covering 800,000 square meters. The club has received 13 accolades in the Sustainable Luxury Awards from 2024 to 2026, including top honors for eco-friendly management of desert, mountain, and championship courses in the Middle East and globally.