Island Classic Charity Golf: AMH to celebrate 20th anniversary

Manama : American Mission Hospital (AMH) will be celebrating the 20 th Anniversary of the Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament. This tournament will be officially opened on November 23, held under the patronage of His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at His Majesty’s golf course in Saffriya.

AMH CEO/ Chief Medical officer Dr. George Cheriyan said, “Firstly, we would like to thank His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, our kind patron for the use of his private golf course. We have completed 20 years of hosting this prestigious event and the event continues to be as ever popular as when it was started. Around 200 golfers will participate in this three day event each playing 18 holes of premium golf.”

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 three winners from each category will be awarded.