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Khalid Abdulla, SA multi-award-winning businessman Triumphs at the 8th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup in Cape Town

8th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup in Cape Town

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Cape Town, South Africa – The Cape Town leg of the 8th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, held at De Zalze Golf Estate on May 2, 2024, was won by prominent South African businessman Khalid Abdulla. Recognized as one of the world’s most prominent corporate golf tournament, the event was attended by 120 high-profile figures and leaders from the business community, highlighting its significance as a major sporting and networking event.

Playing consistent golf on the day, earned him the champion title, winning by a few strokes and the opportunity to represent Cape Town and South Africa at the Grand Finals in Türkiye. Since its inception in 2013, over 8,000 players are brought together annually by the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, competing in more than 117 tournaments across 73 countries.

During his sabbatical, a focus on personal well-being, hobbies, and charitable activities was chosen by Abdulla, which has clearly paid off with this recent victory due to his early years sporting activities. The same focus and vision that were applied by him to assist in building AEEI, a JSE-listed company, with excellence and strategic implementation are mirrored in his approach to golf and life.

Reflecting on his dual achievements in business and sports, Abdulla was quoted as saying, "The discipline and strategic planning that have been pivotal in my career and professional achievements were brought into play on the golf course. This victory at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup is a testament to the fact that with focus and excellence, anything one sets their mind to can be achieved. That and playing social golf with my competitive friends on the weekend certainly had a big impact too. Having taken a 5-year break from sports to focus on building JSE-listed companies, I recently restarted playing golf again on most Saturdays with my friends and son."

The event's success was warmly acknowledged by Mohammed Soner Aydin, Turkish Airlines General Manager in Cape Town. He stated, "All of our guests who contributed to the success of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup here in Cape Town are warmly thanked by us. A thrilling tournament in the TAWGC series was once again witnessed, and congratulations are extended to our winner, Khalid Abdulla. The best of luck in Türkiye is wished to him."

All Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup finalists will fly to Türkiye with the comfort and luxury of the Turkish Airlines’ Business Class.

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