World-Class Golf Saudi Ambassadors to descend for Aramco Houston Championship
A stellar lineup of Golf Saudi ambassadors will headline the field for the Aramco Houston Championship, taking place from 5-7 September at Golfcrest Country Club in Pearland, Texas. The tournament is the fourth instalment on the PIF Global Series, a groundbreaking new set of competitions on the Ladies European Tour.
Among the stars confirmed are household names such as Charley Hull and Carlota Ciganda who are joined by globally recognised icons Danielle Kang, Bronte Law, Celine Boutier, Anne Van Dam, Alison Lee, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Muni He (Lily), and Marianne Skarpnord. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and flair to Houston, in what promises to be an unmissable week of golf.
Bringing together some of the games most accomplished talent, the Golf Saudi ambassadors with showcase not only world-class golf, but also their shared commitment to growing the women’s game on a truly global scale.
The ambassadors arrive with momentum to the Golfcrest Country Club, with Spaniard Ciganda achieving a T11 place at the PIF London Championship, the third competition on the PIF Global Series. Hull continues to cement her reputation as one of the game’s most entertaining players and is looking to return to her excellent run of form before injury struck, ruling her out of the PIF London Championship.
2023 Evian Championship winner, Céline Boutier is no stranger to success, with six wins a piece on both the LPGA and the LET, including a win at the Aramco Team Series – Shenzhen in 2024, and will look to add to her accolades in Houston. They’ll be joined by long-hitting Dutch star, Anne Van Dam, double Aramco Team Series Individual winner Alison Lee and Major winner Danielle Kang. Accomplished internationals Bronte Law, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Muni He (Lily), and Marianne Skarpnord, are all ready to make their mark on the Aramco Houston Championship at Golfcrest Country Club.
This elite roster of Golf Saudi ambassadors represent the game’s broader mission – improving accessibility, inspiring new audiences and building a unique legacy for the future generations of women’s golf. Their presence in Houston and around the world in the four other PIF Global Series events, clearly demonstrates Golf Saudi’s continued commitment to ensuring that these top-tier tournaments don’t only guarantee entertainment, but also female empowerment.
The Aramco Houston Championship is part of the PIF Global Series, a bold initiative that is raising the profile of women’s professional golf through high-calibre international events. From London to Riyadh and now to Houston, the series continues to draw the biggest names while introducing the sport to new fans around the world.
Tickets are now on sale, starting from $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday and Sunday, with full weekend season passes available for $50. Please visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/aramco-houston/events/aramco-houston-championship-150935
For more information on the PIF Global Series and the upcoming Aramco Houston Championship please visit: www.pifglobalseries.com
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Notes to Editors
About PIF
PIF is the investment engine driving economic transformation for Saudi Arabia and the world. With an ambitious program to deliver Vision 2030, PIF invests in projects, companies and partners to diversify the Saudi economy, stimulate growth in every major sector, and create new opportunities for investment and employment.
And as a global investor and catalyst of change, PIF actively partners with the most pioneering organizations across the world to accelerate their growth, and transfer the technology and knowledge needed to build industry ecosystems of the future.
Since 2017, PIF has established 103 companies and is driving the transition to a more sustainable economy through strategic investments and partnerships across the Saudi public and private sector. PIF is laying the foundations for local and international partners to invest in the economic and societal transformation of Saudi Arabia.
For more information, visit the website at www.pif.gov.sa
Rupert Trefgarne: rtrefgarne@pif.gov.sa/ +966 546 0057 33
Golf Saudi
Golf Saudi facilitates uptake and participation in golf through the delivery of world-class facilities, operational excellence and the implementation of industry best practice to position the Kingdom as an exceptional golfing nation. Combined with grass roots training and education programmes that introduce people to the game at the earliest opportunity and with the greatest ease, Golf Saudi is committed to delivering a dynamic national development programme that transforms the golfing landscape.
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نبذة عن جولف السعودية
تهدف شركة “جولف السعودية” إلى رفع سوية الإقبال على الجولف وممارستها في المملكة، عبر إتاحة مرافق عالمية المستوى وتحقيق التميز التشغيلي وتطبيق أفضل الممارسات في مجال رياضة الجولف بهدف ترسيخ مكانة المملكة كوجهة رائدة في هذا المجال. وتلتزم ’جولف السعودية‘ بتقديم برامج تدريب تعزز مشاركة جميع المهتمين باللعبة من خلال برنامج وطني يسعى إلى تطوير واقع اللعبة والارتقاء بها.
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إنستقرام: @Golf_Saudi
فيسبوك: @GolfSaudi
Saudi Golf Federation
The Saudi Golf Federation is dedicated to promoting and sponsoring the sport of golf, aligning with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. With its headquarters in Riyadh, the federation actively develops organizational and educational strategies to encourage Saudi nationals’ involvement in golf, demonstrating its commitment to fostering the sport’s growth and expanding its participant base across the country.
Twitter: @SaudiGF_
Instagram:@SaudiGF_
Ladies European Tour
The LET is a global golf tour comprising of professional elite women athletes who play international tournaments on some of the world’s most prestigious and renowned golf courses. Founded in 1978, the Tour is also committed to inspiring the next generation of talent to pursue their passion and achieve their dreams through the game of golf.
At our core, we aim to build and deliver a competitive schedule of events to enable our strong, sharp, and confident players to compete at the highest level and lead by example.
Our diverse and multicultural membership of 416 extraordinary professional golfers represents as many as 43 nationalities.
We aim to entertain and excite, but also to enhance health and quality of life, as a responsible, committed and respectful partner.
Inspiring – our players are inspiring role models to follow and encourage others to pursue their own dreams.
Passionate – we are driven by a passion to perform to our full potential and get better every day. It’s not just about the money or the glory, but a true love for the game.
Committed – we are fiercely committed to continuous improvement and recognise the grit that it takes to achieve long-term goals.
2025 marks the 47th LET season with 30 events across 20 countries, and prize money of €39 million.
The LET Access Series is the official development tour of the LET, formed to give players an opportunity and platform to compete and progress onto the LET.
