Alps Tour heads to Cairo for the 2026 New Giza Open

Egypt, February 26, 2026 – The Alps Tour players are set to return to action this Friday, February 27, for the third event of the season, the 2026 New Giza Open. The tournament will be held at the stunning New Giza Golf Club in Cairo and will run until March 1

This marks the fifth edition of the event, which was first introduced in 2019. Last year, Spain’s Javier Barcos claimed victory in a playoff against France’s Quentin Debove after both players finished tied at -17 over 54 holes. Barcos is now playing on the HotelPlanner Tour and Debove on the DP World Tour.

The tournament offers a prize fund of €42,500 and 45,000 Order of Merit points, with €6,200 and 6,525 points awarded to the winner. The competition will be played over 54 holes of stroke play, with a cut after 36 holes to the top 40 players and ties (excluding amateurs).

The Field

The first two winners of the season, Ireland’s Sam Murphy (Ein Bay Open) and Italy’s Andrea Romano (Red Sea Little Venice Open), will both be in the field, alongside all of the current top 20 in the Order of Merit.

Spain’s Mario Galiano Aguilar, currently third in the standings after two strong podium finishes, will be looking to go one step further this week at New Giza Golf Club. France’s Nicolas Calvet, who also came close to victory at the Red Sea Little Venice Open, will aim to continue his strong start to the season.

In total, more than 15 nationalities are represented in a field of 120 players, including 14 amateurs. Four Egyptian players will also be competing, eager to perform well on home soil.

The Course

Located southwest of Cairo, approximately 200 km from Sokhna Golf Club, New Giza Golf Club spans 200 acres and offers spectacular views of the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Designed by Thomson, Perrett & Lobb, this par-72, 18-hole championship course is carved from an ancient quarry, blending seamlessly with the natural terrain.

The layout winds through undulating desert landscapes with wide fairways, scenic lakes, and strategically placed bunkers. Large, rolling greens and elevation changes provide both challenge and playability, while elevated tees offer striking panoramic views.

For this week’s competition, the course will play at 6,711 meters, further establishing New Giza as one of the premier golfing destinations in the Middle East.

Tournament Sponsors

The 2026 New Giza Open is part of the Egypt Golf Series 2026 and is proudly supported by New Giza for Real Estate and Development as the title sponsor. Additional support is provided by TPC – Touristic Promotion Company.

Photo Credit : Alps Tour Golf /Raffaele Canepa

Alps Tour Media Contact- Nathan Cardet : [email protected]

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