International stars in the Saudi Open Golf Championship

SME-Coverage/Samir Boussad
The 2024 Saudi Open Golf Championship, presented by the Public Investment Fund, returns from April 17 to 20 with a phalanx of stars, as LiveGolf star Henrik Stenstone is joined by five of his teammates and a number of DP Tour stars, including four-time winner Rafa Cabrero Bello, who… He will be among the top players of the tournament and the stars of the Asian Tour.
After the eighth edition was held in December 2023 in its ninth year, this year will be the first time that it appears as a fully Asian event, after the last edition witnessed the Thai star Dinwit finishing the tournament crowned with the title, and he will seek to defend his title in this round that returns once again to Riyadh.
The last edition, presented by the Public Investment Fund in December 2023, witnessed a successful hosting, as it was the first time that the tournament appeared as a fully Asian event, as its title was won by the Thai star Dinwit Boribunsob, three shots ahead of Stenson, winner of the 2016 Open Championship, as Dinwit confirmed that he will return to successfully defend his title when The Asian tour begins after a five-week break in the Saudi capital.
It is expected that the tournament will continue its success in this edition as well, and golf fans will once again have the opportunity to see the stars of Leaf Golf, especially with the joining of Andy Ogletree, Peter Ohlin, David Puig and Eugenio Cikara. David Puig will also join Stinson, captain of the Mavericks team and his former European Ryder Cup teammate Cabrero Bello, in the Riyadh Tour. .
Back to the star names, Puig, who won the season-opening Malaysian Open, currently tops the Asian Tour Order of Merit ahead of second-placed John Catlin of the United States – winner of the recent International Series in Macau presented by Wynn.
DP World Tour stars and former European Ryder Cup players Rafa Cabrer-Belo and Thorbjörn Olesen are also on hand, as Saudi Golf once again continues its commitment to ensuring opportunities for all, with local Saudi and Arab golfers invited to compete in the tournament.
The current round is expected to witness strong competition after the winner of the 2016 tournament, Stinson, finished second in the final round with a score of 65 in the last round last December, and he is determined to do better and lift the cup this time.
On this occasion, Steinstone said: “I am pleased to return to Riyadh to play in the Saudi Open Championship. I loved the atmosphere on my visit, and I am very excited to experience it again.” He added: “The facilities are absolutely wonderful and highlight the continuing steps in developing the game of golf in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I expect “This time is another very strong and testing tournament against a strong field and distinguished players, but I am keen to progress better than last year and lift the cup.”
For his part, Asian Tour Commissioner and CEO Cho Min Thant said: “We are pleased to return to Riyadh to attend the 2024 Saudi Open presented by the Public Investment Fund, as the event has proven to be an excellent addition to the Asian Tour after it was promoted from the Asian Development Tour, and the Riyadh Golf Club provided us with a venue.” Perfect for the end of 2023. At Saudi Golf, we have a reliable partner who we are confident will deliver another great tournament.