Asian Tour Postpones Saudi International Golf Tournament Indefinitely Following Riyadh Airport Attack

Asian Tour indefinitely postpones the $5 million PIF Saudi International after deadly Riyadh airport attacks. Read the latest sports news update.

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October 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Asian Tour announced on Friday that it has indefinitely postponed its season-ending Saudi International golf tournament in the wake of a deadly attack on the international airport in Riyadh.

The high-profile tournament, boasting a $5 million prize purse and backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, was originally set to be hosted at the Riyadh Golf Club from November 18 to 21.

Organizers pointed to logistical hurdles and operational concerns as key factors behind the delay. An official statement from the Asian Tour noted that the choice was made after carefully reviewing the challenges involved in maintaining international presentation standards.

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Asian Tour Commissioner Cho Minn Thant emphasized the significance of the competition on the circuit. The PIF Saudi International remains a vital fixture on our calendar, and we look forward to seeing our players compete in Riyadh in the future, Thant stated.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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