The World Golf Awards just delivered a seismic shift in the sport’s global landscape, with Egypt and the United Arab Emirates sweeping the most prestigious honors against representatives from roughly 80 competing nations. This year’s ceremony, hosted for the very first time on African soil at the Madinaty Golf Club on Cairo’s eastern outskirts, signals a powerful rebalancing of golf’s center of gravity toward the Middle East and North Africa region.
EGYPT, November 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The event underscored Egypt’s growing stature as a premier international hub for sports tourism and major global tournaments. Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) was awarded World’s Best Golf Hospitality Development Company, while Madinaty Golf Club was crowned Best Golf Course in Egypt and Africa. The club successfully defended its title as Egypt’s best golf course for the sixth consecutive year and Africa’s best for the fourth year running.
The United Arab Emirates also secured several prestigious regional accolades. Trump International Golf Club, Dubai, took Best Golf Course in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi was named Best Golf Destination in the Middle East; Al Zorah Golf Club claimed both Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility in the Middle East and Best Clubhouse in the Middle East.
Also worth a look: HandicapMD clarifies psoriatic arthritis and handicap placards: diagnosis is not automatic approval and TokudAw’s new website rethinks Japan travel through STEAM and personalized journeys.
Omar Hisham Talaat, Chief Business Development Officer at TMG and President of the Egyptian Golf Federation (EGF), emphasized during his address that hosting the World Golf Awards in Africa for the first time marks a milestone, reflecting international confidence in Egypt’s capability to stage world-class sporting events. Talaat noted that the Group’s vision for developing golf in Egypt extends beyond Madinaty. TMG is currently working on next-generation golf destinations, including the “Red Sea Links” in Sharm El-Sheikh, a new course at SouthMED on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, and the historic redevelopment of the “Mena House” golf course overlooking the Giza Pyramids, in collaboration with renowned designer Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Talaat stressed that hosting international tournaments plays a vital role in attracting high-spending tourists, creating opportunities for young Egyptian talent, and solidifying the nation’s position as a leading global golf tourism destination. Chris Frost, Managing Director of the World Golf Awards, expressed delight at holding the 13th annual ceremony in Egypt, the first time in the African continent. He praised Madinaty Golf Club as an exceptional sports and tourism venue, noting that Egypt possesses the ideal climate, top-tier courses, and rich historical landmarks to establish itself as one of the world’s preeminent golf tourism hubs.
For More Information
Click Here
Why it matters: This historic first African hosting of the World Golf Awards isn’t just a trophy ceremony—it’s a clear signal that the global golf industry is betting big on the Middle East and North Africa as the next frontier for luxury sports tourism. With Egypt actively developing new courses near the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Pyramids, the region is poised to capture a significant share of high-spending international travelers, reshaping competition with traditional golf powerhouses in Europe and the United States.
