• Organizers Golf Saudi hosted #PinkSunday at weekend’s Aramco Team Series – Shenzhen
  • Initiative saw golfers mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by playing final rounds in pink
  • Partnership with Vista-SK International Medical Center saw life-saving mammograms donated for every birdie or eagle made at Mission Hills Resort’s par-five 16th hole
  • Scheme resulted in Golf Saudi & Vista-SK International Medical Center donating 1,095 mammogram appointments for the women of Shenzhen

Shenzhen, China: The Aramco Team Series presented by PIF has left a “potentially lifesaving” legacy in host city Shenzhen, China, after running a Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiative that will see more than 1,000 women receive private breast cancer screenings.

The tournament – which climaxed at Mission Hills Resort yesterday – transformed its par-five 16th hole into a sea of pink to celebrate what organizers Golf Saudi dubbed #PinkSunday as the event threw its support behind the world’s fight against breast cancer.

In doing so, not only was the 16th hole bathed in pink, but for every birdie or eagle scored by the stars of the Ladies European Tour, ten and 25 mammograms respectively were donated for availing by the women of Shenzhen at private healthcare provider Vista-SK International Medical Center, providing invaluable, best-in-class access to the preventative screening process.

And with 78 birdies and 2 eagles carded over #PinkSunday, a huge 1,095 mammograms can now be booked in free-of-charged at the Vista-SK International Medical Center, thanks to the skill of many of the world’s best golfers.

Noah Alireza, CEO of Golf Saudi – co-organizers of the weekend’s Shenzhen leg of the Aramco Team Series, along with the Chinese Golf Association – said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to leave Shenzhen having not only continued to grow golf, elevate the women’s game, and inspire the next generation of Chinese golfers, but with a longer-term impact that could be potentially life-saving for women living here.

“Backing Breast Cancer Awareness Month is something that we know the players on the Ladies European Tour are passionate about – as are we. To partner with the team at Vista SK to be able to leverage the incredible talent of the LET’s golfers and kick-start a scheme as positive as this is a wonderful way to commemorate a fantastic weekend of women’s golf here in Shenzhen – and to allow its impact to continue to be seen and felt off the golf course, too.”

Vista-SK International Medical Center is a joint venture between Beijing's Vista Medical Center and Korea's SK Healthcare, which together bring advanced medical management systems and family-focused healthcare to Shenzhen.

Michael Yim, General Manager at Vista-SK International Medical Center, said: “To be able to offer this number of mammogram screenings will be hugely beneficial in helping us detect the early signs of cancer in some women, or to just give others peace of mind. More than two million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year – if even one of these mammograms detects the early signs of breast cancer early here in Shenzhen, then its impact on that person’s life could be immeasurable. It’s a legacy that may well save lives and we’re immensely proud to be part of it.”

Alex Armas, CEO of the Ladies European Tour, said: “Breast cancer awareness is naturally a cause close to all of us here on the Ladies European Tour. Our golfers loved to be part of an initiative that allowed their talents to contribute to enabling greater access to preventative screening that could prove to be a lifesaver, even for some of women who watched them compete here in Shenzhen over the weekend.”

The Aramco Team Series presented by PIF concludes with its final leg of the season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 31 through November 2, where organizers Golf Saudi will continue to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

At last year’s tournament, a Pink Ribbon Walk was held around the grounds of Riyadh Golf Club as a means of honoring the annual October awareness initiative. Coined WALK THE IMPACT, spectators, officials, caddies, and players alike weaved 2km through the golf club’s grounds, with every completed walk seeing one breast cancer prevention check-up donated by the Kingdom’s Dr Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group.

For more information, visit www.golfsaudi.com

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About the Aramco Team Series Events  

The Aramco Team Series events are both unique and historic, and epitomize Aramco’s status as one of the most committed investors in female golf today. The investment by Aramco as the headline sponsor makes them one of the biggest backers of the women’s game. The five Aramco Team Series events are a significant step forward for women’s sports and follow the hugely successful Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by PIF and Saudi Ladies Team International.  

The Aramco Team Series is the first team event series of its kind on any professional tour. Taking place across three continents, the tournaments will see the world’s best players team up with amateur golfers to compete for $1 million in prize funds. Using a unique draft system, team captains will pick one pro teammate, before being allocated a third via a random draw. Completing each team will be one amateur golfer. As well as competing for the team trophy, the professionals will also vie for an individual title, offering Rolex Rankings and Solheim Cup ranking points, and will be part of the LET Order of Merit Rankings.  

This is the only event in world golf where an amateur contributes to the final result in the main team competition. Prize money for the winning team is split between its three professional members.  

About Golf Saudi  

Golf Saudi facilitates uptake and participation in golf through the delivery of world-class facilities, operational excellence and the implementation of industry best practices to position the Kingdom as an exceptional golfing nation. Combined with grass roots training and education programs that introduce people to the game at the earliest opportunity and with the greatest ease, Golf Saudi is committed to delivering a dynamic national development program that transforms the golfing landscape.  

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About Saudi Golf Federation  

The Saudi Golf Federation is dedicated to promoting and sponsoring the sport of golf, aligning with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. With its headquarters in Riyadh, the federation actively develops organizational and educational strategies to encourage Saudi nationals’ involvement in golf, demonstrating its commitment to fostering the sport's growth and expanding its participant base across the country.  

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About Aramco   

Aramco is a global integrated energy and chemicals company. We are driven by our core belief that energy is opportunity. From producing approximately one in every eight barrels of the world’s oil supply to developing new energy technologies, our global team is dedicated to creating impact in all that we do. We focus on making our resources more dependable, more sustainable and more useful. This helps promote stability and long-term growth around the world. http://www.aramco.com/  

About the Ladies European Tour  

The LET inspires women and girls to pursue their passion and realise their potential through the game of golf.   

At our core, we aim to build and deliver an extensive competitive schedule of events to enable our strong, energetic, proud and confident players to compete at the highest level, pursue their dreams and lead by example.  

Our diverse and multicultural membership of 402 professional golfers represents as many as 43 countries. We are a global tour with roots in Europe. We aim to entertain and excite, but also to enhance health and quality of life, as a responsible, committed and respectful partner.   

  • Inspiring – our players are inspiring role models to follow and encourage others to pursue their own dreams.  
  • Passionate – we are driven by a passion to perform to our full potential and get better every day. It’s not just about the money or the glory, but a true love for the game.  
  • Committed – we are fiercely committed to continuous improvement and recognise the grit that it takes to achieve long-term goals.   

2024 marks the 46th season since the professional tour was founded in November 1978. This year’s schedule includes 31 events in 20 different countries and a prize fund of at least €34 million.