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Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge 2014 to Tee Off the first Saudi qualifying round
The 16th Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge (XCGC), one of the most prestigious sporting events in the region, has announced Dirab Golf & Country Club, Saudi Arabia will host the seventh qualifying round on Friday, September 5th.
The 16th Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge is excited to kick off the upcoming qualifying round in Saudi Arabia, which is the third GCC destination of the tournament, said Dan Smith, Director, Integrated Marketing, Xerox Middle East & Africa. Last year we saw a very strong field compete, and, we are confident that, this year, we will once again see an outstanding level of golf played in Saudi Arabia.
Multiple two-person corporate executive golfers are invited to register and participate in the first Saudi-based qualifier where the winners will compete in the 2-day grand final hosted on two iconic golf courses, Tower Links Golf Club and Al Hamra Golf Club, along with overnight stay in the Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Having hosted number of prestigious golf events, Dirab Golf & Country Club features one of the best courses in the Kingdom and is notable for being the first 18-hole championship golf course in Saudi Arabia.
Now in its 16th edition, Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge is halfway to the Grand Final. The tournament has received marvelous support from sponsors such as Prestige Wealth Solutions, Skandia International, and long-time supporter ECCO.
Destination Partners for the challenge are Ras Al Khaimah Tourism, Waldorf Astoria (RAK) Al Hamra Golf Club and Tower Links Golf Club.
Supporting Xerox Emirates chosen charity, Noor Dubai Foundation, the 2014 Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge aims to contribute to the companys 2014 goal of raising US$60,000. This is the cost of one mobile Eye Camp that can bring 4,000 treatments and up to 500 surgeries in a developing nation.
Winners of all qualifying rounds will compete in the two-day Grand Final round. For further information about the tournament, www.xeroxcgc.com