Abu Dhabi Golf Club will host the 2021 Asia-Pacific Women’s Amateur Championship

After R&A and the Asia Pacific Golf Federation (APGC) announced that the 2021 Asia-Pacific Women’s Amateur Championship (WAAP) Championship will be held at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates, golf in the UAE has gained a major boost. UAE), November 10-13.

Following the news last month that the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club will host this year’s Asia Pacific Amateur Championship, the region’s best male amateur golfers will compete for a place in the Masters and Open Championships. The WAAP 2019 is home to Japan, the favorite Player Yuka Yasuda won the championship. This is the first time he has returned to the international golf schedule since the global pandemic interrupted the global golf championship.

Martin Slumbers, CEO of R&A, said: “After the devastation caused by the pandemic in the past 18 months, we are very happy to be able to host the Asia-Pacific Women’s Amateur Championship in a fantastic venue like Abu Dhabi. It provides elite female amateurs to participate in the Asia-Pacific region. The opportunity to compete is more important than ever, and we look forward to another exciting tournament in November.”

APGC Chairman Taimur Hassan Amin said: “The Asia-Pacific Women’s Amateur Championship is a wonderful addition to the APGC golf schedule. We look forward to last year because of COVID-19. It provides an opportunity to compete with peers, and it also provides inspiration for all budding golfers.

“This year, Yuka Saso, who was tied for runner-up in the first WAAP, achieved a historic victory at the U.S. Women’s Open, highlighting the importance of the tournament as a platform for competition development and talent cultivation in the region.”