Almerisi Sits Tied-Third at Arab Golf Championship
Bahrain's Khalifa Almerisi shot a one-under-par 71 in round one of the 45th Arab Men's Golf Championship in Qatar.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Golf
Khalifa Almerisi carded a one-under-par 71 in round one of the 45th Arab Men's Golf Championship at Doha Golf Club. He finished tied-third, four shots behind leader Reda El Hali of Morocco.
Why it matters
The early standings set the stage for the 72-hole tournament, which features 52 golfers from 14 Arab nations. Team positions after round one, where Bahrain ranks fourth, will shape competition in the remaining rounds.
Almerisi recorded four birdies and three bogeys in round one, while Jonathan Selvaraj of the UAE posted three-under-par 69 to rank second. Bahrain's team total of 224 placed the team fourth, with only the top three scores from each team counted daily.
The players
Khalifa Almerisi
Bahraini professional golfer competing in the 45th Arab Men's Golf Championship.
Reda El Hali
Moroccan professional golfer who led the 45th Arab Men's Golf Championship after round one.
The details
The championship is held at Doha Golf Club in Qatar and features 52 golfers representing 14 Arab nations over 72 holes. Khalifa Alkaabi of Bahrain shot a three-over-par 75 in round one and sits tied-13th.
Timeline
Round one of the 45th Arab Men's Golf Championship was played on November 7, 2026.
Round two begins on November 8, 2026.
The championship concludes on Tuesday.
Season Trajectory
The 45th edition of the Arab Men's Golf Championship continues a regional tournament series that brings together golfers from across the Arab world. The early leaderboard places Moroccan and UAE players at the top, shaping the competitive balance for the remaining rounds.
Fantasy and betting followers tracking the field can note Almerisi's position four shots off the lead heading into round two. Team standings after round one, with Bahrain fourth, will determine which squads remain in contention as only the top three scores per team count each day.
The takeaway
Early leaderboards in multi-day team golf events can shift quickly, as the top three scores per team count each round. Readers following the championship should track daily team totals rather than individual scores alone.
What happens next
Round two begins November 8, 2026, with the championship concluding on Tuesday.
Further reading
Explore more golf coverage for context on tournaments across the region.
