Muscat: Otmar Pusterhofer, winner of the second round, retained top spot on the leaderboard after the final day of play at the Oman Golf Trophy to win the title by six points. Day three was won by Atsushi Kiba, winner of the first round as well, but he had to settle for second place overall as the two showcased their class until the championship round's end at Al Mouj Golf. Shingo Kato of Japan finished third, narrowly ahead of Austrians Gerald Monsberger in fourth and Michael Winner in fifth. The Ladies’ Division was won by Hiroko Ozaki of Japan, who held a four-point advantage over Gabriela Porstner Banea of Germany, one of the winners of the final day’s Nearest to the Pin Challenge on hole 5, in second. Kazue Miyamoto ended the tournament in third on 83 points. Porstner Banea shared Nearest to the Pin Challenge honours on the final day with Jonas Lange of Germany on hole 11 and Silvia Valli of Italy on hole 13. The prizegiving and closing ceremonies were held under the auspices of Basil bin Ahmed al Rawas, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth, and attended by Khalid bin Hashil al Muselhi, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs. Khalid bin Hashil al Muselhi said:
“Golf provides the perfect platform to strengthen relationships and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beyond showcasing Oman’s stunning courses and landscapes, this tournament highlights our nation’s commitment to building bridges and promoting global cooperation. I extend my sincere thanks to those coordinating with us at the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the Oman Golf Association, and all our partners for their support. To the players, congratulations on reaching this stage. May you enjoy the competition, the camaraderie, and Oman’s warm hospitality.” The Oman Golf Trophy is a unique initiative led by the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, alongside the Oman Golf Association, Strategic Partners for the event.
The Grand Final brought together more than 80 players—48 winners from seven qualification events held in Italy, Austria, Germany, India, South Africa, Japan and France—and international business leaders, diplomats, and invited guests to leverage the unifying power of sport to strengthen ties, build new bonds, facilitate long-term trade and business relations, and demonstrate Oman’s capabilities as an international host venue and destination. Throughout the event, players interacted and networked on three of Oman’s most stunning and technically challenging golf courses. As well as a welcome event and networking business dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat, guests enjoyed a full day of sightseeing in Muscat Governorate, Wadi Shab, the Dimaniyat Islands and the wilayats of Nizwa, Al Hamra and Nakhal. The Oman Golf Trophy has the potential to accelerate the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 by establishing new trade links, opportunities for investment, and building the foundation for future sporting events across the nation. Oman’s central location within a seven-hour flight of half the world’s population and its visa-free access for citizens of over 100 countries make it an ideal destination for global events, business, and tourism. Sport has proven to be a powerful platform to unify sectors.
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