The Commercial Bank has entered into a partnership agreement with the Education City Golf Club (ECGC), which is also the home of the 2020 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, to help develop the next generation of golfers in Qatar. 

The partnership features two key initiatives which include developing golf programmes for the youth and lady golfers. Studies have shown that participation in golf is associated with a wide range of benefits - physical, emotional, social and cognitive - that can last well into adulthood. Golf can be played for life, and developing an appreciation for the game at a young age is important. The programme aims to build an early commitment with the youth of Qatar to play golf.

Commercial Bank will also introduce over 100 new women to golf in the private coaching area at Education City Golf Club. The aim is to encourage healthy participation in sport and develop a community of women golfers in Qatar. 

Other initiatives will also include a special series of Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Qualifiers. Members of ECGC will be given the opportunity to qualify for the 2021 Qatar Masters Pro AM to play alongside the European Tour professionals, with a series of exciting Qualifying events.

EGM Chief Marketing Officer at Commercial Bank, Hussain Al Abdulla, said: “Commercial Bank is excited to be partnering with Education City Golf Club, to develop the future of golf in Qatar. Part of our CSR strategy is to develop women in sport and starting with golf we feel it will add benefit to the community with the low impact outdoor sport. We are also excited to be planning the 2021 Qatar Masters and we hope we can continue with our annual event as planned.”

Part of Commercial Banks partnership will include the Qatar Masters, a tournament that is considered Qatar’s annual ‘must-attend’ sporting and social event, first held in 1998 and widely known for bringing together the world’s best golf talent including the likes of Sergio Garcia, Rory Mcllroy, Adam Scott, Justin Rose, Ernie Els and Henrik Stenson who have all competed in the past years.

The Commercial Bank partnership with Education City aims to support and emphasise community and family activities as it aims to encourage young Qataris to take up the sport and to grow the game of golf in Qatar.

General Manager of the Education City Golf Club, Michael Braidwood added: “Our commitment to developing golf amongst the youth and women has been a priority of ours since our infancy. The golf programmes we have developed are designed to encourage new golfers and help them quickly progress to playing on a golf course. We are grateful to Commercial Bank for their support and commitment in helping develop the sport of golf here in Qatar.” The 2021 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters is scheduled to take place from March 11-14.

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