AMH Island Classic Charity Golf tournament

TDT | Manama

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American Mission Hospital is all set to hold its Annual will be holding its Annual Island Classic charity golf tournament from the 16th to the 18th of November 2023. The 24th Island Classic will be officially opened today at 12 pm.

This event is held every year under the patronage of His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at His Majesty’s golf course in Saffriya.

AMH Corporate CEO/ Chief Medical officer Dr. George Cheriyan said, “First and foremost I would like to thank His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa who has so kindly permitted the tournament to be held on His private golf course in Saffriya once again. Golfers wait eagerly every year to get a chance to play on this challenging course.”

The tournament is designed as a handicapped team event and will follow the Florida format, in which all players play their shot from the position determined to be the best ball. All players in a foursome team will have an equal opportunity to contribute to the overall outcome and score of the team.

Teams will be divided into two flights – Championship and Premier Flight and at the end of the three days of play; three winners from each category will be awarded. Several side contests including Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt and the most accurate drive will also be conducted side by side.