The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup continued its global journey in Cairo on October 24, bringing together prominent local figures and members of the business community at Katameya Dunes Golf & Social Club.
Established in 2013, the tournament has grown into an international golf competition attracting more than 10,000 players across over 130 tournaments in 84 countries worldwide.
The Cairo event marked the 98th tournament out of 139 scheduled for the 2026 edition. Local winners will advance to the Grand Finals in Türkiye later this year, where finalists will have the opportunity to compete at Gloria Golf Club and stay at Gloria Serenity Resort on Türkiye’s golf coast.
Tinashe Tamba topped the Cairo competition with 42 points, followed by Omer Tawfik in second place and Adel Twefik in third. Tamba also won the Gross award with a score of 33. The Closest to the Pin awards went to Mahmoud Sherif in the men’s category and Keunae Her in the women’s category.
Commenting on the event, Muhammed Hamza Arslan, General Manager of Turkish Airlines in Cairo, said: “We thank all our guests who made the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup here in Cairo a huge success. As Turkish Airlines, we believe that sports play an important role in bringing people together and strengthening international connections. The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup continues to serve as a global platform that unites business communities and golf enthusiasts from around the world.”
All Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup finalists will travel to Türkiye in Turkish Airlines Business Class to compete in the Grand Finals. Over the past decade, the airline’s premium golf events have contributed to positioning Antalya as a leading international golf destination.
The 2026 Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup is supported by Gloria Hotels & Resorts.
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance. According to the company, its fleet comprises 569 passenger and cargo aircraft serving 358 destinations across 133 countries, including 305 international and 53 domestic destinations.
More information is available at the airline’s official website, www.turkishairlines.com, and its social media channels on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
