Bapco Energies has been named as the Presenting Partner of the DP World Tour’s upcoming Bahrain Championship, which is being held at the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain from February 1-4.
The DP World Tour is returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain for the first time since 2011, when it held a tournament known as the Volvo Golf Champions.
Mark Thomas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bapco Energies, said: “At Bapco Energies, we prioritise community engagement in areas such as sports development and health. As a testament to this, we are proud to sponsor the upcoming Bahrain Championship, anticipating a diverse audience, extensive media coverage, and the participation of elite golfers. Supporting such events aligns seamlessly with our commitment to health and wellbeing.”
His Excellency Faris Mustafa Al Kooheji, Secretary General of Bahrain Olympic Committee, said: “We’re extremely proud to bring the DP World Tour back to our country for the Bahrain Championship and hosting an international event of this calibre would not be possible without the drive of our visionary leaders and the support of our key business stakeholders. We thank Bapco Energies for helping us to push forward with our objective of putting Bahrain on the world sporting map.”
Tom Phillips, Head of Middle East, DP World Tour, said: “We’ve been hugely impressed and encouraged by the manner in which the whole of Bahrain has got behind the tournament and we sincerely thank Bapco Energies for their support of the Bahrain Championship. With some stellar names confirmed, as well as vital playing opportunities for local players and a wealth of activities and entertainment for fans to enjoy besides the golf, the Bahrain Championship promises to be an exciting spectacle both on and off the course.”
The field for the Bahrain Championship is beginning to take shape with star names such as Ryder Cup legend Thomas Bjørn and multiple DP World Tour winners Rafa Cabrera Bello, Rasmus Højgaard, Pablo Larrazábal and Marcel Siem already confirmed, with Spain’s Jorge Campillo and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts also adding their names to the field.
