Tuesday 14 / October / 2025
In an evening that celebrated connection and collaboration, Europcar Oman & Bahrain hosted “The Tee Time Connection”, an exclusive networking event at The Diplomatic Club, Muscat by the Sea, bringing together 65 exclusive guests including diplomats, CEOs, and golf stakeholders from across Oman’s business and diplomatic community.
The event set the stage for the 11th Edition of the Europcar Open, to be held on Friday, 5th December 2025 at Al Mouj Golf — Oman & Bahrain’s premier corporate golf event and one of the region’s most valued golf properties. Like every year, this corporate golf celebration continues to grow in scale and stature. The 11th edition promises to be a full house — with 150 golfers teeing off during the day and an evening gala of over 225 guests, featuring cocktails, dinner, and light entertainment during the prize distribution ceremony.
The 10th edition drew an impressive lineup of business leaders, diplomats, and senior decision-makers, reaffirming the Europcar Open’s reputation as the most anticipated corporate golf event in the region.
A Distinguished Gathering
The evening saw the presence of four Ambassadors, three Chargés d’Affaires, and several Defence Attachés, along with senior executives from the Oman Golf Association, golf clubs, and private golf societies and GM’s of our sponsor & partner hotels & companies— reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening ties through sport, business, and diplomacy.
A special acknowledgment was extended to Charm Majolica, Director of The Diplomatic Club, for her gracious hospitality and support in hosting the evening at the stunning seaside venue.
Oman’s Golf Stakeholders in Attendance
• Oman Golf Association – Board Members Nikhil Sampat & Jonathan Shipley, and Ex-Chairman Mundher Al Barwani
• Al Mouj Golf – GM Scott McCaw & Captain Khalid Al Barwani
• Ghala Golf Club – GM Ahmed Al Farsi & Captain Hussain Dad
• La Vie Golf Course – GM Cristian Nannucci
• Ras Al Hamra Golf Club – GM Salim Al Harithy, Captain Simon Walker, and Jas Dhanju
• Private Golf Societies – Milly’s Golf Society (Lance Scott & Daniel Reid) and Sultans of Swings (Brett Harmelen & Shane Carroll)
Strategic Partners
Europcar Oman & Bahrain expressed deep appreciation to its long-standing strategic partners whose collaboration continues to drive success and innovation:
Rebecca Olson, CEO, Oman American Business Council (OABC)
Charm Majolica, Director, The Diplomatic Club
Maggie Jeans, Director, British Business Forum Oman (BBF)
Davis Kallukaran, Director, Indo Gulf & Middle East Chamber of Commerce (INMECC) & Managing Partner, Crowe Oman
Sponsors & Hospitality Partners
Europcar Oman & Bahrain extends its gratitude to the event’s sponsors and hospitality partners — Infinity & Peugeot, Mistal Watches, Travellex, ITL World, WHSmith, Liva Insurance, Husaak Adventures, Alila Jabal Akhdar, Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC, JW Marriott Muscat, Kempinski Muscat, Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel & Residences, and W Muscat — for their continued partnership and support.
A Spirit of Connection
Speaking on the occasion, Nitin Sapre, CEO of Europcar Oman & Bahrain, said:
“Golf has always been more than a sport — it’s a connector of people, ideas, and partnerships. The Tee Time Connection was designed to bring together the leaders and visionaries who make Oman’s golf and business community so dynamic. We’re proud to see how the Europcar Open has evolved into a truly regional property that celebrates both excellence and camaraderie.”
The evening concluded with a renewed sense of anticipation for the upcoming 11th Europcar Open — a testament to the growing intersection of business, sport, and diplomacy in Oman.
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