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Rabeh Badoui and Eya Laadhari Crowned Tunisian Golf Champions 2026

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rabeh Badoui and Eya Laadhari were crowned Tunisian golf champions for the 2025-2026 season.
  • The national championship final, held at Golf Citrus Hammamet, featured nearly 90 golfers.
  • The event served as preparation for the upcoming African Golf Cup in October 2026.

Rabeh Badoui and Eya Laadhari have been crowned the 2026 Tunisian golf champions in the senior men's and women's categories, respectively. Their victories came at the conclusion of the national championship season, held at Golf Citrus Hammamet.

This final phase was organized according to standards close to international competitions, with a 72-hole format spread over four days, at a rate of 18 holes per day.

โ€” Mohamed Aziz FetniThe president of the Tunisian Golf Federation described the organization of the national championship final.

The competition, which wrapped up on Sunday after four days of play, attracted close to 90 golfers from various levels and categories, including several national team members. The event was marked by intense competition.

Mohamed Aziz Fetni, president of the Tunisian Golf Federation, stated that the final phase was organized to international standards. The tournament format included 72 holes played over four days, with 18 holes per day. Fetni emphasized the event's significance for both crowning national champions and awarding points for the amateur world rankings.

This final constitutes an important step in the preparation for the African Golf Cup, scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026, at Golf Citrus Hammamet, with the expected participation of more than 15 African selections.

โ€” Mohamed Aziz FetniThe federation president explained the event's role in preparing for an upcoming international tournament.

Fetni also highlighted the final as a crucial step in preparing for the African Golf Cup, scheduled from October 13 to 18, 2026, at the same venue. More than 15 African national teams are expected to participate. He noted structural challenges for golf development in Tunisia, including aging infrastructure, with current courses over 30 years old and no new ones being built. The high cost of course maintenance and the sport's dependence on tourism fluctuations were also mentioned.

There are several structural challenges, notably the aging of infrastructure, with current courses dating back more than 30 years without the creation of new grounds.

โ€” Mohamed Aziz FetniThe federation president discussed the difficulties facing the development of golf in Tunisia.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.