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Asian Tour Golf Event Postponed
Asian Tour golf finale in Saudi Arabia postponed due to Houthi attacks.
In brief
Asian Tour golf finale in Saudi Arabia postponed due to Houthi attacks. The Saudi International golf tournament, Asian Tour's final event, was postponed to no alternative date after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Asian Tour Golf Event Postponed
The Saudi International, the final event of the Asian Tour golf season, was postponed on Thursday following several deadly attacks on the kingdom by Yemen’s Houthis.
Original Schedule
The tournament was originally scheduled to take place from November 18-21 in Riyadh and no alternative date has been announced.
Joint Statement
The Asian Tour remains in direct contact with its players and members regarding the schedule and next steps.
“The Asian Tour remains in direct contact with its players and members regarding the schedule and next steps”
Saudi Investment
The tournament, which was part of the European Tour from 2019-21, is backed by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF).
PIF's Golf Investment
The PIF poured an estimated $5 billion into breakaway golf circuit LIV before abruptly pulling the plug earlier this year.
Recent Postponements
The postponement follows that of the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition, which was pushed back from next week until December on Wednesday.
Other Postponements
Earlier this week, three Saudi Pro League football matches, including one involving Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, were also postponed.
Here's the gist
The Saudi International golf tournament, Asian Tour's final event, was postponed to no alternative date after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia.
