The Organizing Committee of the Saudi Aramco International Women’s Championship, represented by the Public Investment Fund, held a press conference with New Zealand star Lydia Koh, world No. 1 in women’s golf, and Thai star Athaya Tetikul, ranked fourth. ahead of the launch of the Women’s European Tour global event from 16 to 19 February at the Royal Greens Stadium and Club in the King Abdullah Economic City. In the presence of local, regional and international media representatives, Coe and Teticol expressed their happiness to return to the Kingdom and compete with 120 players from the tour’s elite names and world qualifiers for the title of the champion in its fourth edition, as well as for obtaining the largest share in the tournament. the largest in the history of the women’s European tour – $5 million.
Lydia Ko said during the conference: “I was not able to participate in last year’s tournament, but I am very happy to return this year to the Royal Greens stadium and club, a place where I have great memories when I won the title in 2021. and it’s also important for me to be in different places.” the creation of many world championships in golf.”
For her part, Athaya Teticol affirmed that the Kingdom is doing an outstanding job of supporting women’s golf throughout the year, stating that her presence among the best golfers in the world is a rich experience and should be used to learn more.
The Saudi Aramco International Women’s Championship, hosted by the State Investment Fund, is the third tournament on the 2023 European Women’s Tour calendar as its total prize pool is equal to the total prize pool of the Saudi Arabian International Men’s Championship, which ended last. week with the victory of the Mexican Abraham Unser, which was welcomed by the world class golf community and received a lot of support from the big names in men’s golf.
