News and Updates

Education City Golf Club (ECGC) was proud to host the Doha Quest Lone Ranger Challenge, an exciting tournament that brought together outstanding golfers for a day of strong competition and memorable performances on the course.
The event showcased impressive teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship, with participants delivering excellent rounds throughout the tournament. The Lone Ranger Challenge continues to be a highlight on the calendar, offering players a competitive format in a vibrant and welcoming setting.
Tournament WinnersCongratulations to all competitors, and especially to the top teams of the day
1st Place - Mohammad Sharizal Ismail, Faiz Zaffar, Joey Chen, Mohd Shahar Abdul Samad
2nd Place - Glen Norrie, Lee Mitchell, Graham Hart, Robin Waggitt
3rd Place - Toby Toombs, Daniil Sokolov, Scott Holland-Flynn
Special Awards
Nearest to the Pin (Hole 12): Chisa Mitsuyama
Longest Drive (Hole 6): Yuki Yamazaki
Thank You to Doha QuestEducation City Golf Club extends its sincere appreciation to the Doha Quest for their support and collaboration in delivering a successful event. Their contribution played an important role in making the tournament an enjoyable experience for all participants.
We look forward to welcoming golfers back to ECGC for more exciting tournaments and events in the near future.

Education City Golf Club proudly hosted the highly anticipated World Cup of Golf Sponsored by Retaj Hotels and Hospitality on 21 November 2025, welcoming teams from across the globe for a spectacular day of competition, sportsmanship, and community spirit. The championship brought together passionate golfers who showcased exceptional talent and teamwork on our world-class course.

After an exciting and closely contested event, Team Malaysia emerged victorious, securing the top spot with an impressive 92 points. Their consistent performance and strong synergy set them apart throughout the competition.

1st Place – Team Malaysia (92 points)

• Muhammad Haziq Ahmad Tarmizi
• ​Joey Chen
• Tarmizi Hashim
• Ahmad Fazil Mohamed Hashim

2nd Place – Team Scotland (89 points)

• Martin Campbell
• Steven Giannandrea
• Toby Toombs
• ​Michael Clark

3rd Place – Team Pakistan (88 points)

• Muhammad Murad Saleem
• Muhammad Imran Javed
• Saud Baig
• ​Asif Alam Khan

The World Cup of Golf continues to be a highlight event at Education City Golf Club, bringing together diverse teams and fostering an environment of camaraderie and friendly competition. This year’s tournament was a true reflection of the global spirit of golf.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participating teams for their outstanding performance. A special thank you goes to Retaj Hotels and Hospitality for their valued partnership and support in making this event a resounding success.
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We look forward to welcoming golfers back for another thrilling edition next year.

Education City Golf Club proudly hosted the Annual Club Championship on 14–15 November, bringing together top golfers from our community for two days of exceptional competition. Sponsored by Mall of Qatar, the tournament showcased outstanding skill, sportsmanship, and dedication from all participants.

Men’s Club Championship

• 1st Place: Theo Scheepers
• 2nd Place: Juyoung Lee (C/B)
• 3rd Place: Kurt Alexa

Women’s Club Championship

• 1st Place: Patricia Yurkiw
• 2nd Place: Ji Won Park
• 3rd Place: Susan Karamanian

Overall Nett Division

• 1st Place: Muhammad Abbas Qureshi
• 2nd Place: Muhammad Imran Javed (C/B)
• 3rd Place: Shehryar Malik

Nearest the Pin – Day 1

• Hole 4: Sung Min Hong
• Hole 12: Toby Toombs

Nearest the Pin – Day 2

• Hole 9: Chisa Mitsuyama
• Hole 15: Patricia Yurkiw

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Theo Scheepers and Patricia Yurkiw for being crowned the 2025 Men’s and Women’s Club Champions. Their performance was a testament to skill, precision, and competitive spirit.
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Education City Golf Club extends its appreciation to all players, supporters, and our valuable sponsor, Mall of Qatar, for contributing to another successful and memorable Club Championship. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for next year’s edition.

Education City Golf Club was proud to host the flydubai Pinehurst Open Pairs on Friday, May 23, 2025, where competitive spirit, sportsmanship, and spectacular golf took center stage. Held on our pristine 18-Hole Championship Course, the event brought together passionate golfers for an unforgettable day of pairs competition in the unique Pinehurst format.

Congratulations to Our Top-Performing Pairs!We’re thrilled to recognize the incredible performance of all players, and extend a special congratulations to our winners:1

• 1st Place: Craig Lamb & Mark Tweed
• ​2nd Place: Mashroor Saqib Islam & Abdul Rashid Mordiffi
• 3rd Place: Hunsu Jung & Taekeun Song

Special AwardsBeyond the top leaderboard positions, we were delighted to celebrate individual excellence with our special contest holes:

• Nearest to the Pin (Hole 12): Scott Holland Flynn
• Longest Drive (Hole 6): Kanchana Duangsam

Thank You to flydubai
A heartfelt thank you to flydubai for their generous sponsorship and continued support of golf in the region. Their partnership made this event not only possible but truly memorable for all involved.