— The Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund has announced that it will be hosting its first ever Ladies Day on Friday, March 18, as part of the four-day $1million tournament. The celebration of both women’s golf and inspiring Saudi females will form part of the ground-breaking Ladies European Tour event when it returns to Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), March 17-20. All women attending the Ladies Day — set alongside the stunning "Instagrammable" backdrop of the Red Sea — can look forward to a free day of entertainment on and off the course, with free golf clinics, LET-professional led tuition, delicious food, gift-packs and the opportunity to meet and chat with some of the biggest stars in women’s golf and motivational Saudi females, including fitness influencer and YouTube star, ‘It’s Always Hana’. The Ladies Day announcement was made Sunday at a Media Day organized by the Aramco Saudi Ladies International to celebrate International Women’s Day and to look ahead to next week’s tournament. Majed Al Sorour, deputy chairman and CEO of Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation said: “Women’s golf in Saudi Arabia is continuing to grow with interest and participation increasing steadily year on year. “Using our flagship events, alongside our partners Aramco, we know we can really inspire and empower more women to experience the sport like never before as our journey to transform the sport in the Kingdom continues. “Our Ladies Day is open for all and gives an opportunity to either pick up a club for the first time with friends or simply enjoy watching and meeting the world’s biggest stars in the sport in a stunning location.” Moroccan golf star Maha Haddioui, the first Arab woman to play on the Ladies European Tour, added: “It’s been amazing to witness more and more women get into golf in Saudi Arabia and for newcomers to the sport to message me on social media every time we play here. “I’m excited to be part of Ladies Day and to meet future golf fans and anyone wanting to come out and experience this amazing sport for the first time.” Introductory golf coaching schools will be run throughout the day on the course’s driving range, where the competing players themselves will warm-up before taking to the course. Running from 2 p.m., the sessions will provide beginners tips and guidance for any women and girls wishing to get into the sport or simply learn more about it. That will be followed by lunch in the tournament’s fan zone, before chats and selfies with some of the world’s best female golfers and live golf. The day will culminate with attendees being escorted to Royal Greens Golf & Country Club’s iconic 16th hole — dubbed as one of the most beautiful holes in golf by the world’s best men’s and women’s golfers — on a range of luxury 12-seater golf buggies, for photos and refreshments over sunset, before the hosting of a ‘Ladies First Fashion Show’ at the tournament’s Aramco Energy Zone following play finishing for the day. Those who attend will also be eligible to sign-up for more information around becoming a member of the Ladies First Club: Golf Saudi’s free learning initiative for women and girls looking to take up the game. As members of the Ladies First Club, receive a year-round calendar of complimentary golf lessons, full 18-hole rounds and social activities. To be part of Ladies Day, simply register for a free ticket for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund by visiting www.golfsaudi.com, where you can also discover further tournament information. — SG