New relationship is the first of its kind for the PGA to support golfer development in Northern Africa
FRISCO, Texas – The PGA of America has formed a strategic alliance in Morocco with the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, a nationally recognized golf authority chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid.
Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, a 45-hole championship venue in the city of Rabat, will act as the focal point for a PGA-branded Learning and Performance Center. The agreement marks the first PGA of America facility partnership in North Africa, as the Association continues to support the growth of golf outside of the United States.
To drive sustainable growth-of-the-game efforts in Morocco, the golf facilities will offer player development, youth programming and professional education spearheaded by PGA Professionals, as well as utilize marketing opportunities to attract golf tourism.
“We are excited to partner with the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation,” said PGA of America President Jim Richerson. “Their enthusiasm to partner with the PGA of America, not only to enhance golf tourism in Morocco, but support our mission of growing the game and positioning PGA Professionals in roles of influence, provides a fantastic opportunity for the PGA to positively affect golf in the region.”
“We are very pleased with this strategic partnership,” said Mr. Mustapha Zine, Executive Vice-President of the RMGF. “The PGA of America is the world reference in terms of golf training, and our agreement is in perfect line with the vision instilled by our President His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, regarding the development of golf in the Kingdom of Morocco. This partnership is an important step towards the accomplishment of one of the main missions of the RMGF: create champions while building a training structure under the sign of excellence. A first at the regional level.”
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About the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation
Created on May 12, 1960, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation aims to provide access to golf in all its forms. The RMGF’s mission is to promote and develop the practice of golf, organize and manage competitions, regulate the practice of golf, train and professionalize the golf profession and support elite and professional players. The vision of golf development in Morocco, launched in 2019 under the presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, is the result of a reflection nourished by exchange and consultation between the Federation and the various stakeholders of golf in the Kingdom. This new vision is articulated around two structuring axis: Sport and Economy.
About the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the Dar Es Salam Royal Golf Club is located about fifteen minutes from the center of Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. Its grounds cover 440 hectares of trees, and 45 holes divided in 3 courses, appreciated by true connoisseurs. Ideally located in the heart of a forest of cork oaks, the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam hosts since 1971 the prestigious “Trophée Hassan II”.
For more information, visit: royalgolfdaressalam.com/
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For an overhead rendering of the PGA-branded Learning and Performance Center at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Morocco, click here.
Contacts:
Jamie Carbone, PGA of America, jcarbone@pgahq.com, (+1) 561-624-8446
Hafid Sayah, Royal Moroccan Golf Federation, dg.sayah@frmg.ma, (+212) 6 61 86 75 58
