Fedex Cup Series to commence this month

The Fedex Cup Series will commence this month in Qatar. The event which is a spin off event from the PGA Tour will be held at the two Championship Golf Courses in Qatar — Doha Golf Club and Education City Golf Club. The tournament series will span a period of 7 months and will be open to members of the golf clubs. The participants will have the opportunity to accumulate points each month with the series that will see 15 players from Doha Golf Club and 15 Players from Education City golf club participate in the Fedex Cup Series Final to be held in May 2020. This is the first time such an event has occurred in Doha for amateur golfers competing over the two golf courses. Michael Braidwood, General Manager of Education City Golf Club stated, “ The Fedex Cup Series for Qatar will be a highlight in the tournament calendar for members of both clubs and we look forward to seeing who will be the champion golfer in 2020, our thanks go out to Fedex for bringing this event to the Amateurs of Qatar.”For those looking to participate, golfers must be a member of either Doha Golf Club or Education City Golf Club with a valid handicap to participate. Points will be accumulated each month at the players home club with double points available in the final event. Gary McGlinchey, General Manager of Doha Golf Club, commented, “Since Doha Golf Club has been open since 1998 this is the first time an event of this magnitude will take place over 2 courses in Qatar. We are excited to be working alongside Education City Golf Club in bringing this tournament to the members of both clubs.”The season structure will be formulated between the two golf clubs with rotating monthly qualifiers. Through the season players earn points in each event they play, the goal is to be among the top 15 to progress to the finals.