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Jonathan Selvaraj Leads the Pack in El Jadida, Secures Pathway to International Tournaments

The Mazagan Golf Resort hosted the 2nd Pan-Arab Professional Golf Championship from January 9 to 12, 2025, co-organized by the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation (FRMG) and the Arab Golf Federation (AGF).

Amateur golfer Jonathan Selvaraj from the United Arab Emirates claimed the tournament, delivering a great performance to finish at -4 overall after a final round of 66. Fellow UAE golfer and professional Joshua Grenville-Wood secured second place at -2, leading the professional category. Moroccan players Amine El Kharraz (amateur) and El Mehdi Fakori (professional) finished tied for third at -1.

Valuable Invitations to International Tournaments

As part of the partnership between the AGF and the Asian Tour, the Top 10 non-exempt professionals and the Top 2 amateurs from this championship have earned invitations to prestigious international events:

  • Rumanza Championship (Pakistan): February 19–22, 2025,
  • Lexus Challenge (Vietnam): March 19–21, 2025.

These invitations underscore the tournament’s significance as a gateway for Arab golfers to elite global competitions, further cementing the credibility and potential of professional Arab golf on the international stage.

Final Standings:

  1. Jonathan Selvaraj (United Arab Emirates, amateur): -4
  2. Joshua Grenville-Wood (United Arab Emirates, professional): -2

T3. Amine El Kharraz (Morocco, amateur): -1

T3. El Mehdi Fakori (Morocco, professional): -1

This championship continues to highlight the depth of talent within the Arab golfing community, paving the way for greater regional and international success.