Race to Makkah:
The Global Muslim Golf Championship.
A New Legend Has Begun. The Journey Continues.
The MGA Race to Makkah is the world’s first global Muslim golf championship circuit, uniting players across the UK, USA, South Africa and beyond. Through national qualifiers, division champions earn their place at the World Final in Saudi Arabia, where competition culminates in a championship week unlike any other in the sport.
MGA World Champions 2026
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Ammar Malik
Division 1 - World Champion
USAHandicap: 7.5
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Zulfi Ali
Division 2 - World Champion
UKHandicap: 11.2
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Zishan Ahmad
Division 3 - World Champion
UKHandicap: 14.7
How The Race Works
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Step 1
Compete In Your Home Nation
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Step 2
Win Your Division
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Step 3
Travel to Saudi Arabia for the World Final & Umrah
The MGA Race to Makkah:
Where Champions Are Crowned
Division champions from the MGA Race to Makkah across the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa will earn an all-expenses-paid journey to the Race to Makkah World Final in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This is the summit of the global pathway.
Hosted at the breathtaking Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on the shores of the Red Sea, the World Final unfolds on a championship stage that has welcomed the game’s elite through events such as the Saudi International and LIV Golf. Immaculate conditioning, coastal winds and tournament-calibre set-ups ensure a test worthy of true national champions.
Yet what makes this championship unlike any other in the sport is the journey that surrounds it.
Finalists are given the opportunity to perform Umrah in Makkah and Madinah before stepping onto the championship stage. The week begins in reflection and concludes in competition. Faith and fairways converge in a way no other global golf platform offers.
Here, representatives from multiple nations stand shoulder to shoulder — each having earned their place through qualification in their home country. Three divisions. Multiple continents. One title in each category.
Royal Greens is where the Race to Makkah reaches its pinnacle — and where the next MGA World Champions are crowned.
South Africa
South Africa’s championship unfolds across two of Johannesburg’s most distinguished golfing stages. Blair Atholl opens the campaign with scale, purity and championship stature, a course that demands precision and composure from the very first tee.
The journey then moves to Steyn City, a modern masterpiece where strategy, pressure and leaderboard tension converge. Together, these venues create a defining two-day test worthy of the Race to Makkah, courses chosen not simply for beauty, but for their ability to reveal true champions.
UK
From London to the Midlands and across the country, the MGA Race to Makkah UK series unfolds across four championship stages, Whittington Heath, Forest Pines, Ingrebourne Links and The Shire.
Each venue has been carefully selected for its competitive integrity and stature, forming a national pathway that tests consistency, composure and performance under pressure. This is not a one-off event. It is a four-stop campaign where division champions rise and earn their place at the World Final.
Across parkland layouts and strategic championship designs, every round carries consequence.
Rooted in excellence and driven by purpose, the UK series sets the tone for the global stage.
USA - East Coast
On the East Coast, the Race to Makkah is contested at the breathtaking Streamsong Resort in Florida. A venue celebrated for its pure architectural brilliance and dramatic natural landscape. Carved through rolling dunes and framed by vast, uninterrupted horizons,
Streamsong strips the game back to its essence. Creativity, precision and nerve are rewarded in equal measure. This is a modern championship test, chosen for its strategic depth and competitive integrity, a fitting stage to identify those ready to represent the United States on the global pathway.
USA - West Coast
On the West Coast, the championship unfolds at the iconic Torrey Pines in California, a course steeped in major championship history and defined by its dramatic Pacific coastline.
Host to some of golf’s most memorable moments, Torrey demands resilience, discipline and composure under pressure. With ocean winds shaping each shot and championship conditioning throughout, it provides a stage worthy of national contenders.
Here, West Coast champions will emerge, earning their place at the Race to Makkah World Final.
Makkah
The spiritual centre of Islam, Makkah is where hearts are humbled and souls are uplifted. For our finalists, the Race to Makkah culminates in the sacred honour of performing Umrah, a moment of deep reflection, gratitude, and connection in the holiest place on Earth. This is more than a championship. It’s a pilgrimage of purpose.
Madinah
Before the intensity of the World Final, our finalists will arrive in Madinah, a city of serenity, gratitude, and reflection. In the tranquil shadow of Masjid An-Nabawi, they’ll find a spiritual calm that prepares the heart as much as the mind. Timeless in its warmth and hospitality, Madinah is the perfect resting place before the journey reaches its peak.
KAEC
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is a fusion of luxury, innovation, and vision, Saudi Arabia’s premier destination for sport and lifestyle. As the home of the Royal Greens Golf Club, it provides a world-class stage for the MGA World Finals. With its striking Red Sea backdrop and cutting-edge facilities, KAEC isn’t just hosting a tournament, it’s setting the standard for the future of global golf.
“The MGA was one of the best, holistic golfing experiences
I have ever encountered, I can’t wait for next year!”
The MGA World Finals
Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, KAEC, Saudi Arabia
Jan 2027
This is where the journey reaches its pinnacle.
The MGA World Finals will be held at the world-renowned Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, a championship venue that has hosted the Saudi International, LIV Golf, Aramco Team Series and now, the best of MGA.
Finalists from the UK, USA, and beyond will compete across three handicap divisions in a three-day cumulative tournament, with the course set up in full tournament conditions. Every shot, every round, and every decision will count.
Set along the stunning Red Sea coastline, Royal Greens offers more than just immaculate fairways and dramatic views, it provides a world-class stage where faith meets focus, and new champions are crowned.
Global Handicap Divisions
For 2026/27, the MGA Race to Makkah will feature three global handicap divisions across all MGA host countries:
Division 1: 0 - 8.4
Division 2: 8.5 - 14.4
Division 3: 14.5 - 21
All players will compete within their respective divisions, ensuring fair and balanced competition across every event.
In the UK, players will earn points based on their finishing position at each of the five events, with 35 points awarded to the winner and decreasing incrementally. These scores contribute to an overall leaderboard, with the top players in each division qualifying for the MGA World Finals.
In the USA, qualification will be decided through a single two-day tournament at the legendary TPC Sawgrass, where the top three players across all divisions will secure their place at Royal Greens. Every shot counts in this high-stakes one-off event.
Each tournament also features Winners of the Day prizes, bringing added excitement, recognition, and reward to every round.
Championship Overview
Two Pathways to Glory
Players can qualify through a four-event UK series or a landmark two-day tournament at TPC Sawgrass in the USA.
Six Champions, One Dream
Three winners from the UK and three from the USA will earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the MGA World Finals in Saudi Arabia.
World-Class Venues
From iconic UK courses to the legendary TPC Sawgrass and the majestic Royal Greens, each stage reflects the highest standard in global golf.
The MGA World Final
A three-day cumulative tournament played under full championship conditions at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, KAEC.
Faith Meets Fairway
Finalists will not only compete, but also perform Umrah and visit Madinah, turning their journey into one of both sporting and spiritual significance.
Officially Recognised
MGA tournaments are officially sanctioned by England Golf and adhere to international competition standards.
MGA World Final
Saudi Arabia, Jan 2027
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