Madinaty Golf Club in Egypt has been named the host venue for the 2026 World Golf Awards, which are taking place from 5-7 November.
Leading names from the golfing world will join VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what will mark the first World Golf Awards to take place in Africa since the awards were launched 12 years ago.
The Gala Ceremony will take place on the evening of 7 November, forming the climax of an exclusive golfing itinerary that will include the World Golf Awards Classic to be played on Madinaty’s 18-hole championship course, which was designed by tRobert Trent Jones Jr. The weekend will also include a welcome reception at The St. Regis New Capital in Cairo.
Owned by TMG Golf, Madinaty Golf Club is set within the master-planned city of Madinaty – Egypt’s landmark urban development on the eastern edge of New Cairo. The club is managed by Troon, the world’s leader in club management and offers international-standard facilities.
Chris Frost, Managing Director, World Golf Awards, said: “It is an honour for us to host World Golf Awards at Madinaty Golf Club for our inaugural event in Africa. Madinaty Golf Club is a world-class destination – a championship course of international pedigree, set in New Cairo, and blessed with splendid year-round weather that makes it perfect for golf. I greatly look forward to joining the finest organisations in golf tourism this November.”
Omar Hisham Talaat, Chief Business Development Officer, TMG, said: “We are delighted that Madinaty Golf Club has been selected to host the World Golf Awards 2026, a milestone event that highlights both the quality of our golf facilities and Egypt’s growing reputation as a world-class golf tourism destination.
“Hosting the first World Golf Awards in Africa is a tremendous honour and reflects the vision behind Madinaty and TMG Golf’s commitment to developing exceptional sporting and lifestyle destinations. We look forward to welcoming golf industry leaders and guests from around the world to experience the hospitality, championship golf and unique atmosphere that make Madinaty Golf Club such a special venue.”
Clinton Norris, Director of Sales & Marketing, Troon International, said: “The selection of Madinaty Golf Club as host of the World Golf Awards 2026 reflects the continued growth and international recognition of both the club and Egypt as a golf tourism destination. As the first World Golf Awards to be held in Africa, this event presents a valuable opportunity to showcase the quality of golf, hospitality and infrastructure available within the region. Troon is proud to partner with TMG Golf in supporting Madinaty Golf Club’s continued success and looks forward to welcoming industry leaders from around the world to experience this exceptional facility firsthand.”
For more information visit worldgolfawards.com.