By Matt Smith
The second edition of the Egypt Troon Cup saw The Allegria and Madinaty Golf Club, two flagship properties managed and operated by Troon, once again go head to head in Cairo.

The matchplay clash took place at Madinaty GC with 20 members representing each club in a Ryder Cup format.

The fixture was a close-run spectacle with Allegria just managing to hold off their rivals in a friendly atmosphere, with the winning team receiving medals and allowing them bragging rights for the second year in a row as they retained the trophy.

Madinaty will not have to wait long to get revenge however as the rematch is already scheduled for September at Allegria’s Greg Norman Signature Course.

This tournament is beginning to foster a friendly social aspect between the clubs, where members benefit from Troon Advantage rates at a second course. The Allegria is located close to the Great Pyramids of Giza, while Madinaty lies to the east of Cairo, close to Cairo International Airport.

Josh North, General Manager of Madinaty, said: “Despite the result, all of us at Madinaty Golf Club have really enjoyed working so closely with team at The Allegria. Once again, two Troon-managed golf clubs have come together to create a unique experience for our local golfers to enjoy. Thanks must go to our agronomy team for ensuring the golf course was in peak condition for this fixture. However, next time we’ll really mean business to prevent a dreaded Allegria hat trick.”

Madinaty Golf Club, which opened in late 2020, is already playing a very active role in the Egyptian golf scene, having hosted the prestigious Egyptian Amateur Championship and implemented a fantastic grow the game programme of ‘Girls Go Golf’ bringing over 50 ladies together to introduce them to the game of golf.

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