HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa advanced to the final round of the Bahrain Amateur Open following the completion of 36 holes at the Royal Golf Club on 23 October 2026. He finished the two-day segment tied for 31st place. During the second round, HH Shaikh Nasser carded a six-over-par 78. This performance brought his cumulative score to 13-over-par 157.
The tournament, hosted at the Royal Golf Club, requires participants to navigate the course across a 54-hole format. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa successfully secured his position in the final round after finishing tied for 31st place following the 36 holes played on October 23, 2026. His second round score of six-over-par 78 contributed to his two-day total of 13-over-par 157, ensuring he met the requirements to continue play in the event.
Tournament Standings and Leaders
Sam Mullane from the UAE holds the lead in the Bahrain Amateur Open after completing two rounds. He currently sits at 13-under-par with a total score of 131. The leader has maintained a consistent performance throughout the opening stages of the competition, establishing a significant gap between himself and the rest of the field.
Khalifa Almaraisi follows in second place. His performance over the same two rounds resulted in a three-under-par 141. As the tournament moves into its final stage, Khalifa Almaraisi remains the closest competitor to the current leader, Sam Mullane.
Competition Format and Cut
A total of 46 players made the cut in the gross competition at the Royal Golf Club. These participants advanced to the final stage of the tournament following the conclusion of the initial 36 holes. The cut line was established based on the scores recorded by the full field of participants during the first two days of play.
Organizers structured the 54-hole championship as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event. This designation allows competitors to earn points toward their global standing based on their performance throughout the three rounds. Because the tournament is classified as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event, the results carry implications for the participants' international rankings, providing an incentive for the players to perform well in the concluding 18 holes.
Victory in the tournament provides specific qualification opportunities for the champion. The winner secures a place in the King Hamad Trophy scheduled for November. Additionally, the victor earns a spot in the 2027 Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship. These qualification spots serve as key prizes for the amateur golfers competing this week. With the conclusion of the second round, the field of 46 players is now preparing for the final day of the 54-hole championship to determine the eventual winner.
