The Lebanese Golf Federation organized the Lebanon International Open Championship, which took place over three days of competition with the participation of 93 players in the men's, women's, and junior categories, following both gross and net systems with play on 18 holes. The championship revealed high and advanced levels of performance, especially from the juniors, who promise a bright future thanks to the federation's policies and development plans, including participation in various Arab, continental, and international competitions for exposure and experience.
A prize distribution ceremony was held for the winners in the presence of the federation president Karim Selim Salam and members, as well as the late Shawqi Harb's sons, Hussein and Hilmi, a former member of the Golf Federation and Club. Salam delivered a speech honoring the souls of the martyrs in Gaza and southern Lebanon, expressing hope for justice and peace. He remembered Harb for his supportive stance on the game of golf, congratulated the champions, and praised the competitive potential of the youth, hoping to achieve their ambitions.
Here are the technical results:
- **Men's Category (Gross)**:
1 – Ali Hamoud 153 points (with retroactive advantage)
2 – Bilal Ataya 153 points
3 – Sheikh Moussa Zain 154 points
- **Men's Category (Net)**:
1 – Ali Hajjiq 76 points
2 – Ramez Baydoun 71 points
3 – Ihsan Al-Amin 73 points
- **Women's Category (Net)**:
1 – Nadia Harb 77 points
2 – Randa Kazbari 79 points
3 – Hiba Sardouk 83 points
- **Junior Category (Gross)**:
1 – Jalal Ataya 86 points
2 – Ali Ahmad Ghaith 94 points
3 – Karim Haidar Ahmad 97 points
- **Junior Category (Net)**:
1 – Jalal Ataya 60 points
2 – Ali Ahmad Ghaith 63 points
3 – Ahmad Ismail 69 points
Judges and assistants included: Mustafa Hamoud, Adnan Hamoud, Ahmad Ghaith, Issam Sabra, Hassan Qasim, and Ahmad Ataya.
