Belgian golfer Christophe Elians won the eighth round of the 2026 Egypt Golf Series on Friday, finishing 16 under par to set a new course record at the Sokhna Golf Club.
Elians secured the Pro Golf Tour title after recording 10 under par on the final day of the competition in Ain Sokhna. Switzerland’s Mauro Gilardi and Estonia’s Martin Su tied for second place, finishing five strokes behind the winner at 11 under par.
The tournament included players representing 14 countries. Participating golfers said the event was well-organised and cited the moderate weather, accommodation, and the world-class standard of the course as factors in the performance levels throughout the competition. Players also noted Egypt’s history and the hospitality of its people.
The Egyptian Golf Federation, chaired by Omar Hisham Talaat, launched the series at the start of the year with the objective of hosting major international championships and promoting golf tourism. The federation said it aims to strengthen Egypt’s position on the global golf map.
Two members of the Egyptian national team, Mohamed Abou El-Ela, 21, and Ali El-Din Salama, 16, competed in the round. The federation stated their participation is part of a programme to provide young players with international exposure and experience.
Matches are being broadcast live to highlight the capabilities of Egyptian golf facilities. The federation added that venues for the series, located both inside and outside Cairo, are selected according to transparent standards.
The ninth round of the series is scheduled to take place at the Sokhna Golf Club next week. This will be followed by the tenth round at Dreamland and the eleventh round at Allegria, which will be held as part of the Alps Tour competitions.
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