GOLF ALARAB • PLAYER DIRECTORY
The Players
Behind the Game
From Arab golf pioneers to the names who shaped the sport worldwide, discover the careers, achievements and defining moments behind the scorecard.
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Arab golf
Egypt
Hassan Hassanein
A pioneering Egyptian figure whose story belongs in the early chapters of golf across the Arab world.
Arab golf
Morocco
Ines Laklalech
The Moroccan professional who made history with her 2022 victory at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.
Arab golf
Morocco
Maha Haddioui
A leading Moroccan professional who has helped bring greater visibility to Arab women in international golf.
International
Legend
Spain
Seve Ballesteros
Five major titles, bold creativity and a competitive spirit that helped reshape European golf.
International
Legend
United States
Arnold Palmer
Seven major championships and a lasting role in bringing golf to a wider audience.
International
Legend
United States
Tiger Woods
Fifteen major championships and an influence that transformed the modern game’s reach and expectations.
Arab golf
Morocco
Adam Bresnu
Moroccan golfer and Texas Tech senior. He won the 2026 Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational and earned an exemption into the 2027 Charles Schwab Challenge.
Arab golf
Saudi Arabia
Othman Al Mulla
Saudi Arabia’s first professional golfer, Othman turned professional in 2019 after 18 years representing the national team. His career includes the 2015 Saudi Open and regional and international competition.
Arab golf
Morocco
Ayoub Lguirati
A Moroccan professional who began playing at 11, topped the national professional Order of Merit in 2018, 2021 and 2023, and won the inaugural Arab Professional Championship in 2023.
International golf
United States
Scottie Scheffler
Four major titles, Olympic gold and two FedExCup championships have made Scheffler one of the defining players of his generation.
International golf
Northern Ireland
Rory McIlroy
Six major titles and a completed career Grand Slam, followed by back-to-back Masters victories in 2025 and 2026.
International golf
United States
Jack Nicklaus
The Golden Bear holds the men’s record with 18 professional major championships, including six Masters titles, and 73 PGA TOUR victories.
International golf
South Africa
Gary Player
The Black Knight won nine major championships, completed the Career Grand Slam and recorded 165 professional victories across six continents.
International golf
Spain
Jon Rahm
A former world No. 1, Rahm won the 2021 U.S. Open and the 2023 Masters, becoming one of Spain’s leading champions of his generation.
International golf
England
Nick Faldo
Faldo won six major championships—three Masters and three Open titles—and captured 30 European Tour international-schedule victories.
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More than numbers
The name behind the achievement
Every player has a story beyond the scorecard. Start here, then dive into the milestones and moments that made the difference.