Flag carrier Oman Air has announced that the airline will become the Presenting Sponsor for the forthcoming National Bank of Oman Golf Classic Grand Final in November.

This will be the third year that Oman Air has committed to the prestigious European Challenge Tour tournament as a Presenting Sponsor and Official Airline. 

Set to be played from November 4 to 7 at the Almouj Golf, The Wave in Muscat, Oman, the NBO Golf Classic Grand Final is open only to the top 45 players on the Road to Oman rankings.

“We are honoured and privileged to be the Presenting Sponsor for this prestigious tournament,” said Oman Air CEO Paul Gregorowitsch. “The NBO Golf Classic Grand Final has certainly put the sultanate on the world golf and tourism map and has created an opportunity for Oman business and tourism to benefit from the exposure the event has brought.”

Ahmed Al Musalmi, CEO of NBO, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Oman Air as Presenting Sponsor. They have shown considerable support for the past three years to our commitment to the tournament which has created considerable advantages to international business, tourism and golf for Oman.”

The triumphant winner of the 2015 NBO Golf Classic Grand Final will receive a first prize cheque for $52,800 while the top 15 players on the Road to Oman Rankings following the conclusion of the Muscat event will be promoted to play on next season’s European Tour. 

The leading player on the Rankings will receive not only the honour of being crowned European Challenge Tour Number One, but a $32,500 share of a $65,000 Bonus Pool for the top three, plus an engraved Rolex watch. 

The 2015 NBO Golf Classic Grand Final is also supported by Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Tanuf Water, Wicked Tents and Al Turki.

Further information on the 2015 NBO Golf Classic Grand Final can be found on the event’s all-new website: golf.nbo.om. – TradeArabia News Service