The 2025 Egypt International Junior and Women’s Golf Championship concluded with a spectacular display of talent, passion, and sportsmanship that united players from across continents and celebrated the region’s rising golf stars. Held at the world-class New Giza Golf Club, the three-day championship brought together nearly 100 players from 15 countries — a vibrant mix of local promise and international excellence.
From the opening drives to the final putts, the competition reflected both precision and poise. In the U18 Boys division, Czech player Ondrej Širmošik clinched the title by a single stroke in a thrilling duel against Egypt’s Alaa El-Din Salama, a finish that earned applause from the gallery for its intensity and grace. Meanwhile, in the Women’s division, South African standout Izabella Ferreira captured the prestigious Nefertiti Cup, edging out compatriot Charlotte Millard and Tunisia’s Isra Bouamor, whose third-place finish underscored North Africa’s growing presence in women’s golf.
The Net (handicap) competition celebrated an impressive regional showing. Saudi Arabia’s Raghda Al-Issawi claimed the top spot with a confident performance, followed by Tunisia’s Aya Ladhiri in second and Canada’s Lujain Khalil in third. In the Stableford points category, Dutch player Beatrice emerged victorious after a steady and consistent campaign across the rounds.
Yet it was the junior divisions that delivered some of the championship’s most emotional moments — and the clearest proof of the Arab world’s rising golfing generation. Egypt’s Abdel Rahman El-Dafrawy secured the U16 Boys title, edging out compatriot Omar Yousry by just one stroke in a nail-biting finish, while Tunisia’s Malek Minty claimed a strong third. In the U13 Boys category, Egypt’s Adeeb Shabana shot even par to seize gold, followed by Palestine’s Daniel Taher and Saudi Arabia’s Abdel Rahman Salama, both of whom showed great composure and skill that earned wide respect among attendees.
The girls’ divisions proved equally thrilling — and distinctly regional in their triumphs. Tunisia’s Yasmina Driss topped the U18 Girls leaderboard, demonstrating calm confidence throughout the final round. In the U16 Girls competition, Palestine’s Yasmeen Taher rose to the challenge, finishing five strokes over par to secure first place ahead of Egypt’s Nour Bali and Jordan’s Lilian Mujahid, a trio that embodied the spirit of regional excellence and mutual respect. The U13 Girls category saw another North African victory as Tunisia’s Lina Barhoumi earned the title, with Egypt’s Aline Anwar and Sahar Murad close behind, completing an Arab top three that delighted the crowd.
In the 9-hole competitions for 10-year-olds, the joy of youth sport shone brightest. Egypt’s Amin Kandil won the boys’ event, with Jordan’s Taj Louay and Canada’s Adam Gomaa taking second and third. In the girls’ division, Egypt’s talented sisters Maya and Lara Anwar finished first and second respectively, a heartwarming moment that drew cheers from parents, players, and coaches alike.
The awards ceremony was attended by distinguished figures including Engineer Mohamed Anwar, Vice President of the Egyptian Golf Federation; Farhan Bouchmawi, Member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Golf Federation and Chairman of the Golf Committee; Ahmed El-Shelkany, Member of the Egyptian Golf Federation; and Aly Mohamed, Director of New Giza Golf Club. Their presence highlighted a shared commitment to strengthening the game across Arab nations — not only through elite competition but also through youth development, training, and collaboration.
As the final trophies were lifted and the applause echoed across the fairways, the 2025 edition of the championship closed on a note of pride and unity. The event marked not just Egypt’s success in nurturing its next generation of champions, but a wider Arab achievement — showcasing regional excellence, cross-border friendship, and the shared dream of placing Arab golfers firmly on the global stage.
