The Throne Cup of Golf makes a triumphant return to Royal Golf Dar Es Salam after a twelve-year hiatus, featuring over 300 enthusiastic participants. With its three courses and 45 holes, this prestigious venue is the perfect setting for such a grand event.
The opening day delivered some standout performances, even as final scores are still pending. In the Throne Cup Classic, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam has taken an early lead with a cumulative score of +5, with Royal Golf Anfa Mohammedia closely trailing at +9. Adam Bresnu dazzled the crowd with an outstanding -4. It’s worth noting that six players scored under par on the demanding red course, underscoring the high caliber of this year’s competition.
In the Junior category, the future stars aged 10 to 14 showed their mettle. Royal Golf Dar Es Salam is leading the team competition with a +4, ahead of Golf de l’Océan at +9. The individual performances on the Green Course were equally impressive, with Kenza Mahfoud Filali from Ocean Agadir scoring -2 and Mohamed Baouhamou from Royal Golf Dar Es Salam finishing at -1. Currently, Royal Golf Agadir holds the eighth position, nine points ahead of Golf Saidia Lac, with a fierce battle ahead for the final quarter-final spot.
In the Senior division, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam leads with a total score of +28, narrowly edging out Royal Mohammedia. The race for the quarter-finals is heating up on the Blue course, with only 8 strokes separating the top four teams. Golf Saidia Lacs sits in eighth place, with Palm Golf Casablanca, Noria Golf Club Marrakech, and Casa Green Golf hot on their heels in ninth, tenth, and eleventh, respectively.
This thrilling first day sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying tournament. As we head into the next round, expect rising rivalries and standout performances that could shake up the leaderboard. The excitement is palpable, and the spirit of fair play is sure to shine through as players gear up for the challenges ahead.