Hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council along with destination partner the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the World Amateur Team Championship (WATC) 2023, presented by Rolex, will take place at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from 18-28 October 2023.

The World Amateur Team Championship comprises the men’s Eisenhower Trophy taking place between 18-21 October 2023 and the women’s Espirito Santo Trophy from 25-28 October 2023.

With all participating players being announced, both the number one-ranked male and female amateurs in the world will be participating in Abu Dhabi.

Christo Lamprecht of South Africa who is currently world number one on the World Amateur Golf Rankings for males and Ingrid Lindblad of Sweden who is currently world number one on the World Amateur Golf Rankings for females will be representing their respective countries.

The World Amateur Team Championships are a biennial international amateur golf competition conducted by the International Golf Federation. The championships will be held in the Middle East for the first time since their inauguration in 1958. The 2023 edition will mark the 33rd men’s championship for the Eisenhower Trophy and the 30th women’s championship for the Espirito Santo Trophy.