WCGC Israel is now official. The World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) announces the Israel Golf Association (IGA) as its Executive Partner for Israel, opening a brand-new market on the global WCGC circuit and connecting the Israeli business community with the world’s premier corporate golf platform for the first time as part of the 2026 qualifying season.
World Corporate Golf Challenge is the global stage for corporate golfers and one of the longest-running international business golf platforms, operating since 1993 across more than 33 countries. This partnership marks Israel’s entry into the global circuit and represents a strategic step forward in the tournament’s expansion across the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.
Israeli executives and entrepreneurs will have a direct pathway to compete in the WCGC Israel national qualifying event, with the opportunity to represent their country at the WCGC World Final in Beijing, China.
A Vision Built on Three Pillars
The Israel Golf Association’s long-term strategy is anchored in three central pillars that align closely with the WCGC mission of Bringing the World of Business Together:
- Golf Infrastructure Development — Promoting the construction of new golf facilities across Israel in cooperation with government authorities and private-sector partners, laying the foundations for sustainable growth.
- Golf Education — Introducing golf into the Israeli education system as part of school sports programmes, developed in cooperation with The R&A, to expose young generations to the values and skills of the game.
- Rehabilitation Through Golf — Developing structured rehabilitation programmes through golf, delivered in cooperation with the On Course Foundation and drawing on over a decade of proven programme experience in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Official Statement
“We are proud to join the World Corporate Golf Challenge as Executive Partner for Israel. This marks a milestone for golf in our country and opens a direct channel for Israeli business leaders to engage with the global WCGC network. We see this partnership as a powerful opportunity to position Israel as an emerging corporate golf destination while strengthening international business cooperation through the game of golf.” – Eliad Cohen, IGA – Israel Golf Association.
Objectives for Joining WCGC
The Israel Golf Association has outlined the following strategic objectives as part of this Executive Partnership:
- Introducing the corporate golf competition format to the Israeli business community
- Providing Israeli companies and executives with access to an established international golf platform
- Building a sustainable national qualifying event for the WCGC World Final on a long-term basis
The WCGC Israel platform offers significant commercial potential for brands seeking to engage with a targeted audience of senior executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available at both the national qualifying event and through association with the broader WCGC international circuit, providing high-value brand exposure across hospitality, on-course activation, digital media, and networking environments.
Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities for WCGC Israel are invited to contact the Israel Golf Association or the World Corporate Golf Challenge directly.
A Strategic Addition to the WCGC Global Network
Israel’s entry into the WCGC network reflects the tournament’s ongoing commitment to expanding its global footprint. With a dynamic economy driven by innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, Israel aligns well with the WCGC brand and its audience of business leaders and decision-makers worldwide.
As the IGA advances its ambitious plans to develop new golf infrastructure and grow the sport at all levels, the WCGC partnership provides an internationally recognised framework for Israeli business professionals to engage with the global corporate golf community.
About World Corporate Golf Challenge
World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) is the global stage for corporate golfers, delivering respected and valued tournaments for participants, sponsors, media, and the golf industry worldwide. Established in 1993 and operating across more than 33 countries, WCGC creates exclusive opportunities where business leaders connect, partnerships are forged, and premium experiences drive engagement and growth. True to its mission of Bringing the World of Business Together, WCGC continues to set the gold standard for corporate golf globally.
Website: israel.worldcorporategolfchallenge.com
About the Israel Golf Association
The Israel Golf Association is the national governing body responsible for the development and promotion of golf in Israel. The association works to expand participation across the country, develop competitive golf programmes, and represent Israel within the international golf community.
Israel’s golf infrastructure is currently in a transformative phase. The IGA is working alongside national and local government authorities to promote the development of approximately five new golf facilities across the country over the coming five years — a pipeline that could significantly reshape the landscape for both recreational and competitive golf in Israel.
