Egypt Golf Series New Giza Golf Club Round 1

The opening round of the 2026 New Giza Open saw a display of aggressive scoring as Ireland’s Sam Murphy took the early clubhouse lead with a flawless 7-under-par 65. Murphy’s strategic precision was the highlight of the morning, as he hit all 18 greens in regulation, effectively removing any stress from his short game.

His bogey-free performance set a high bar, particularly on the difficult par-3 6th, where he stuck his tee shot to within three feet. Challenging Murphy in the afternoon was Italy’s Luca Memeo, who carded a resilient 6-under 66 to sit just one shot back.

Memeo navigated the rising winds by utilizing a lower ball flight, picking up four birdies on a blistering back-nine stretch. A large group follows at 5-under-par, including Andrea Romano, who continues his excellent early-season form, and England’s Barclay Brown.

Meanwhile, tournament favorite Chris Wood finished with a steady 2-under 70, remaining in a tactical position to strike during the second round as the field prepares for the 36-hole cut.