Ominvest Masters Golf underscores potential of sports in Oman

Dedicated to bolstering the sports and tourism industries in the Sultanate of Oman, Oman International Development and Investment Company ‘Ominvest’, orchestrated the Oman Ominvest Masters Golf Tournament on February 16-17 in the La Vie Club at Muscat Hills, Madinat Al Irfan.

The closing ceremony was attended by H H Azzan bin Qais al Saeed, Abdulaziz Mohammed al Balushi, Group CEO of Ominvest, CEOS of the group's companies, and a number of amateurs and concerned parties, a press release said.

The event drew 60 golfers from the GCC countries, featuring participation from national teams of the Sultanate of Oman, as well as teams from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

H H Saeed and Balushi presented the award to the Saudi player Khalid al Attiyah, who secured the championship title.

The Oman Ominvest Masters Golf Tournament, recognised as the largest amateur golf event in the Sultanate of Oman, showcased the considerable potential within the sports and tourism sectors in the country.

Balushi stated that the tournament played a role in advancing the opportunities within the Sultanate of Oman to support and foster the sport of golf. It also aimed to inspire talented individuals and amateurs to enhance their skills.

In a media announcement, he expressed, "LA VIE Club, an investment of Ominvest, features mountainous terrain, lush greenery, and panoramic views of the Sea of Oman. This enhances the Sultanate of Oman's standing in the realm of golf both regionally and globally."

Attiyah, the Champion of the Tournament, expressed his delight of the participation in Oman’s Masters Golf Tournament. He indicated that the tournament was successful from the organisational and competitive point of view and witnessed a great participation of professional and distinguished players, applauding the organizers ' great efforts.

“Oman stands out with its global stadiums and the wellorganised tournaments it hosts, drawing in a significant number of international events. I've taken part in several of these tournaments, and there's considerable enthusiasm for the game in Oman.” he added.

Al Attiyah commended the Saudi Arabian Golf Federation for its substantial support to Saudi players and their active involvement in the tournament. He emphasised the remarkable growth of the game in the Gulf region, attributing it to the heightened interest, leading to the emergence of players, training programs, and officiating teams.