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The MGA Race to Makkah
Torrey Pines
La Jolla, California · September 25–28, 2026
This isn’t just another golf event. This is the Azzad Asset Management Race to Makkah at Torrey Pines, home to two of America’s most iconic golf courses, perched on the cliffs of La Jolla overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
And now, it’s your turn.
2 Iconic Courses
Golf. Faith. Legacy.
MGA World Championship
Muslim golfers belong on the world’s greatest stages. There is no greater stage than Torrey Pines, and for the first time, it’s yours.
The Race to Makkah
Torrey Pines, West Coast
Where Legends Are Made.
And Now, So Are You.
Two US Opens. Generations of the world's finest players. Torrey Pines is not a venue that asks for your respect. It commands it, from the first tee on the clifftops to the final green above the Pacific.
For one weekend, the MGA has made it yours.
Seventy competitors. The Lodge at Torrey Pines as your base, a AAA Five Diamond property where an exclusive halal kitchen has been created, the prayer space is ready, and the only people around you are Muslim golfers who came here to compete.
The course does not change. The experience has never existed before.
A place at the World Final in Saudi Arabia is at stake. This is where your race begins.
South. North. South.
Three Rounds. One Destination.Everything on the Line.
Friday. Practice Day.
The South Course.
Learn It Today.
Own It On Sunday
Redesigned by Rees Jones ahead of the 2008 US Open, the South Course has never forgiven anyone since. The fairways open up in front of you, the Pacific fills every horizon, and the greens sit fast, firm, and fiercely protected behind rough that punishes anything short of precision.
Today, nothing is on the line. Walk it. Read it. Learn every edge, every wind, every green that will matter on Sunday.
Because you will be back, and on Sunday, with a place at the World Final in Saudi Arabia decided hole by hole across the entire field, this course will ask you everything it has.
Friday is your only chance to hear the questions before the exam begins.
Saturday. Round 1.
North Course
8:00am
But the weekend begins on the North. Day 1 of the Race to Makkah West Coast leg is played right here at Torrey Pines, on a course that has humbled more visitors than they'd care to admit.
The North may sit in the shadow of its famous neighbour, but step onto the first tee and that reputation disappears fast. The same coastal winds roll in off the Pacific. The same dramatic elevation shifts force you to think about every club in your bag. The same unforgiving, rough fairways that look generous until they're not. And the same views, those jaw-dropping, this-can't-be-real views — remind you that you are somewhere genuinely special.
The North Course rewards smart, disciplined golf. It rewards players who manage their game, read the conditions, and take what the course gives them rather than what they wish it would. 72 players will walk off the North Course on Day 1 knowing exactly where they stand.
Some will be chasing. Some will be defending. All of them will be carrying their score into one of the most iconic venues in the world. Because Day 2 waits for everyone, and it doesn't wait quietly.
Sunday. Final Round.
The South Course.
8:00am
You have already played it once. You know what it demands. Now you are back.
Scores have been posted. Expectations have been set. And armed with everything you learned on Friday, the slopes, the speeds, the wind patterns off the Pacific, the question is whether you can convert that knowledge into the round of your life.
Knowledge without execution means nothing. The South doesn't care how well you walked it on Friday. It only cares about today.
In partnership with the City of San Diego, the MGA has secured an exclusive modified shotgun start. Every competitor on the course at 8:00am. Every competitor finishing together. The leaderboard settling across the entire field in real time.
This is where your Race to Makkah is won or lost.
The Lodge.
A Stay Worthy of the Occasion
Over 70+ Muslim golfers. Together. At a AAA Five Diamond resort perched above the Pacific Ocean. Halal catering arranged exclusively for our group. A dedicated prayer space so that Salah is never an afterthought, never a compromise. Faith and excellence are fully accommodated at one of the most prestigious addresses in American sport.
The Lodge at Torrey Pines has held its Five Diamond distinction for 18 consecutive years. Rooms furnished with Craftsman hardwoods and leathers, marble and granite bathrooms, and the kind of unhurried, white-glove service that makes every hour feel intentional. This is not a hotel you pass through. It is a place you arrive at.
And for one weekend, it is entirely yours.
The World Final.
Jan 2027
Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, Saudi Arabia.
Once a year, the global Muslim golfing community converges on a single course. Qualifiers from the USA, UK, and South Africa. Players from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, across Africa, and beyond. One field. One championship. Three divisions.
The stage is Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on the edge of the Red Sea, a venue that has hosted the Saudi International and LIV Golf. At the inaugural World Final, three divisional champions were crowned. Three Muslim golfers stood on one of the world's great courses and made history.
The second edition has not yet found its champions. Qualifiers from the USA East and West Coast compete for their place alongside 80+ players from across the world. Every place is open. They will not last.
One Sport.
Three Nations.
One Direction.
The Race to Makkah isn't a local competition. It never was.
South Africa has competed. The United Kingdom is competing. This December, for the second time, the United States joins them.
The Race to Makkah is one unified platform connecting Muslim golfers across three countries, three continents, and three handicap divisions. For the low handicapper, the mid, and the player who refuses to let a handicap index define their ambition.
Every division has a champion. Every champion earns the same prize. Every champion stands on the same stage in Saudi Arabia.
That's the point.
This isn't about handicap. It's about belonging. It's for the Muslim golfer who plays every weekend, who learned the game late, who never imagined that his love of golf could take him to the Red Sea coast to compete on a world stage.
At Torrey Pines, the competition is real, but the bigger picture is wider still. You are not just playing for a trophy in California. You are part of something being built simultaneously across three countries. It has already crowned its first champions. It is only just getting started.
South Africa played their part. The UK is playing theirs.
Now it's America's turn.
Early Bird Sale
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Three Continents. One Brotherhood. One World Final.
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Two packages.
One unforgettable destination.
Choose the experience that works for you.
The Grand
Experience
3 Nights/3 Rounds
(Practice Round + Round 1 + 2)
Early Bird Price $4,055 pp
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Arrival Day — Thursday
Check-in from 4:00pm
Your Torrey Pines experience begins tonight. While there is no golf scheduled for Thursday, under the Grand Experience the resort's world-class facilities are yours to enjoy from the moment you arrive. Head to the practice range to shake off the journey, take a walk along the clifftops overlooking the Pacific, or settle into the warmth of The Lodge and let one of America's great golf destinations do its thing.
Arriving on Thursday means you wake up tomorrow unhurried, settled, and ready to play — not rushing from San Diego Airport with a tee time an hour away. And tomorrow, you'll have a full practice round on the South Course to find your feet before it counts.
There will also be a group dinner this evening with the rest of the players, and breakfast is provided each morning throughout your stay. A proper welcome before a shot has been hit.
The competition starts Saturday.
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Practice Day — Friday
6:30am — Fajr Prayer Begin the day the right way. Congregational Fajr prayer for all players.
7:00am — Private Breakfast Breakfast with your fellow competitors as the anticipation builds. Competition is one day away.
8:00am — Driving Range & Practice Facilities Open Warm up, loosen up, and start getting a feel for the course.
~10:00am — Practice Round: Torrey Pines South Course The practice round is exclusive to Grand Experience players — limited to 40 players on a rolling start from around 10:00am. This is your chance to walk the fairways, study the greens, and get acquainted with a course that has hosted US Opens. Use it wisely, Torrey Pines rewards those who know it.
Maghrib — Maghrib & Isha Prayers, followed by Private Dinner Evening prayers together, then a private dinner to settle in, share first impressions of the course, and prepare for the competition that begins tomorrow.
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Tournament Day 1 — Saturday
6:30am — Fajr Prayer Begin competition day the right way. Congregational Fajr prayer for all players.
7:00am — Private Breakfast Breakfast with your fellow competitors as the anticipation builds. This is what you came for.
8:00am — Driving Range & Practice Facilities Open Warm up, loosen up, and get dialled in before your tee time.
9:00am onwards — Round 1: Torrey Pines North Course Competition begins. With 72 players on a rolling start from 9:00am, tee times are division-based. The North Course is no gentle warm-up — it's a demanding test in its own right, with the same Pacific clifftop setting and no shortage of holes that can make or break a round. Every shot counts from the first.
Maghrib — Maghrib & Isha Prayers, followed by Private Dinner Evening prayers together, then a private dinner to reflect on the day's play, compare scorecards, and prepare for the ultimate test tomorrow.
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Tournament Day 2 — Final Round — Sunday
6:00am — Fajr Prayer The final day begins. Congregational Fajr prayer for all players.
6:15am — Private Breakfast An early breakfast with your fellow competitors. The leaderboard is set. The South Course awaits. Now it's time to go and win it.
7:00am — Driving Range & Practice Facilities Open Your last chance to warm up before the final round. Get loose, get focused.
9:00am — Modified Shotgun Start: Torrey Pines South Course Every player tees off simultaneously, grouped according to leaderboard standings. The South Course — host of the 2008 and 2021 US Opens — is your final examination. With everyone out on the course at the same time, you'll feel every shift on the leaderboard right to the end. This is what Torrey Pines was made for.
~2:00pm — Lunch & Trophy Presentation With all players finishing together, we gather for a final lunch at the resort. We crown the champions of the MGA Race to Makkah at Torrey Pines, recognise the divisional winners, and announce the top qualifiers for the World Final in Saudi Arabia. The weekend is brought to a close the way it deserves, together, with purpose, and with pride.
3:30 pm - Dhur & Asr Prayer Final prayers together before players depart and make their way home.
The Classic
Experience
2 Nights/2 Rounds (Round 1 + 2)
Early Bird Price $2,799 pp
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Arrival Day
Check-in from 4:00pm Your Torrey Pines experience begins tonight. While there is no golf scheduled for Friday, under the Classic Experience the resort’s world-class facilities are yours to enjoy from the moment you arrive. Head to the practice range to shake off the journey, take a walk along the clifftops overlooking the Pacific, or settle into the warmth of The Lodge.
Arriving on Friday means you wake up tomorrow unhurried, settled, and ready to compete — not rushing from San Diego Airport with a tee time an hour away.
There will also be a group dinner this evening with the rest of the players. A proper welcome before a shot has been hit.
The competition starts tomorrow.
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Tournament Day 1
6:30am — Fajr Prayer Begin competition day the right way. Congregational Fajr prayer for all players.
7:00am — Private Breakfast Breakfast with your fellow competitors as the anticipation builds. This is what you came for.
8:00am — Driving Range & Practice Facilities Open Warm up, loosen up, and get dialled in before your tee time.
9:00am onwards — Round 1: Torrey Pines North Course Competition begins. With 72 players on a rolling start from 9:00am, tee times are division-based. The North Course is a demanding test in its own right — same Pacific clifftop setting, no shortage of holes that can make or break a round. Every shot counts from the first.
Maghrib — Maghrib & Isha Prayers, followed by Private Dinner Evening prayers together, then a private dinner to reflect on the day’s play, compare scorecards, and prepare for the ultimate test tomorrow.
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Final Round
6:00am — Fajr Prayer The final day begins. Congregational Fajr prayer for all players.
6:15am — Private Breakfast An early breakfast with your fellow competitors. The leaderboard is set. The South Course awaits. Now it’s time to go and win it.
7:00am — Driving Range & Practice Facilities Open Your last chance to warm up before the final round. Get loose, get focused.
9:00am — Modified Shotgun Start: Torrey Pines South Course Every player tees off simultaneously, grouped according to leaderboard standings. The South Course — host of the 2008 and 2021 US Opens — is your final examination. With everyone finishing together, you’ll feel every shift on the leaderboard right to the end.
~1:00pm — Lunch & Trophy Presentation With all players finishing together, we gather for a final lunch at the resort. We crown the champions of the MGA Race to Makkah at Torrey Pines, recognise the divisional winners, and announce the top qualifiers for the World Final in Saudi Arabia. The weekend is brought to a close the way it deserves — together, with purpose, and with pride.
Maghrib — Maghrib & Isha Prayers Final prayers together before players depart and make their way home.
USA West Coast Qualifier at Torrey Pines
This two-day cumulative Stableford competition is set to be a defining moment in the MGA journey and a historic milestone for Muslim golf in the United States.
The format is straightforward. Two rounds. Cumulative Stableford scoring across both days. Three handicap divisions ensure every competitor plays within a fair and competitive field.
Tournament Format
Two-day cumulative Stableford competition
Three handicap divisions to ensure fair and competitive play:
Division 1: 0 – 8.4
Division 2: 8.5 – 14.4
Division 3: 14.5 – 21
All competitors must hold an active GHIN handicap to be eligible. Players with a handicap index above 21 will compete off a playing handicap of 21. Every division crowns a champion. Every champion earns a place at the World Final in Saudi Arabia.
Don’t have a handicap?
No problem. Players without a recognised handicap are welcome to participate and will be placed in a dedicated Social Division. Social Division players will not be eligible for the World Final, but will enjoy the full tournament experience, hospitality, and the unique spirit of the MGA community.
The Lodge
11480 North Torrey Pines Road | La Jolla, California
There are fine resorts. And there are resorts that understand the difference between accommodation and experience. The Lodge at Torrey Pines, AAA Five Diamond for 18 consecutive years, is emphatically the latter.
Perched above the cliffs of La Jolla with the Pacific stretching out beyond the course, it is one of the most celebrated addresses in American golf. This is where you sleep, recover, and prepare.
Inspired by the Arts and Crafts heritage of California's architectural tradition, every room is a sanctuary of warmth and quiet luxury. Spanning from 500 to over 1,500 square feet, your accommodation offers sweeping views of the iconic South Course or the resort's tranquil botanical courtyard. Egyptian cotton linens and authentic down bedding. Stickley furnishings and leather details. Marble and granite bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs. Nespresso on arrival, 24 hour room service, and full access to the spa sauna and steam room.
This is not a hotel you pass through. It is a place you arrive at.
What the MGA has arranged inside it is something rarer still. An exclusive halal kitchen created for our group. A dedicated prayer space so that Salah is never an afterthought, never a compromise, never something you negotiate around a hotel's schedule. Over 70 Muslim golfers together under one roof, at one of the finest resorts in the United States, with every detail of their faith considered and accommodated.
This level of access, curated specifically for Muslim guests at a property of this standing, does not happen by accident. The MGA has made it possible.
What’s Included:
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Bedrooms
Every room at The Lodge at Torrey Pines is a sanctuary built for rest and recovery. Spanning from 500 to over 1,500 square feet, each suite is furnished with Stickley hardwoods, leather details, and Egyptian cotton linens with authentic down bedding. Marble and granite bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs. Views across the South Course or the resort's botanical courtyard. This is where you return after the round, and where you prepare for the next one.
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Halal Dining
For MGA guests, dining at The Lodge takes on an entirely different dimension. The resort's culinary team will prepare an exclusive halal menu crafted fresh each day from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Every meal is prepared to halal standards, served privately for our group, at one of the finest five-diamond properties in the United States. This level of provision, at a resort of this standing, does not happen without intention. The MGA has made it happen.
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Spa & Fitness
Perched above the Pacific and steps from the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, The Lodge spa is one of the finest recovery facilities in Southern California. MGA guests have full access to 14 private treatment rooms, herbal-infused steam rooms, saunas, aromatherapy inhalation rooms, and relaxation suites. Between rounds, there is no better place to reset.
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Tournament Golf
To play Torrey Pines is to stand where the greatest names in the game have stood. The South Course has hosted two US Opens. The North delivers the same coastal conditions, the same unforgiving rough, the same jaw-dropping Pacific backdrop. Through the MGA, Muslim golfers now have the opportunity to compete across both layouts across a single weekend, steps from their suite, on one of the most celebrated stages in world golf.
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Brotherhood
There is something about golf that brings men together in a way few pursuits can. At Torrey Pines, that experience becomes something rarer still. Over 70 Muslim golfers, together under one roof, sharing the early morning rounds, the meals, the missed putts, and the moments that stay with you long after the scores are forgotten. Your faith and your game, in the same place, at the same time, with people who understand both. What happens at Torrey Pines does not stay at Torrey Pines. It travels with you.
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Prizes
At the heart of the Race to Makkah is a prize unlike anything else in Muslim golf. The champion of each division wins an all-expenses-paid place at the World Final in January 2027, held at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in Saudi Arabia. And beyond the golf itself, champions will have the opportunity to perform Umrah, making this not simply the trip of a lifetime, but something far more profound. Divisional runners-up will also be recognised, and a nearest-the-pin competition runs across every day of play ensuring every competitor has something to chase from the first tee shot to the last.
Your Invitation Awaits
Two ways to experience the MGA West Coast Qualifier at Torrey Pines. Both include full tournament entry, carts, halal dining, dedicated prayer space, photography, trophies, and an MGA gift bag. All resort taxes and administrative fees included. No hidden costs.
The Classic Experience. $2,799 per person.
Arrive Friday. Two nights at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Two competitive rounds, Saturday on the North Course and Sunday on the South. Every element of the MGA weekend from the moment you check in.
The Grand Experience. $4,055 per person.
Arrive Thursday. Three nights at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. The full weekend. Friday's practice round on the South Course, Saturday's competitive round on the North, and Sunday's final round back on the South. The complete Race to Makkah West Coast experience, from first evening to final putt.
FAQs
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Not at all, everyone is welcome.
The Muslim Golf Association brings people together through golf, community and shared values. While our events are rooted in a Muslim environment, we warmly welcome anyone who is happy to be part of that experience.
We simply ask that all guests respect the setting we create, including no alcohol, no gambling, and being mindful of dedicated spaces for prayer.
Many of our events bring together people from different backgrounds, and that’s part of what makes the experience so special.
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This depends on your chosen package.
Grand Experience (3 nights): Three rounds in total — a practice round on Friday on the South Course, Championship Round 1 on Saturday on the North Course, and Championship Round 2 on Sunday back on the South Course. Arrive Thursday.
Classic Experience (2 nights): Two rounds — Championship Round 1 on Saturday on the North Course, and Championship Round 2 on Sunday on the South Course. Arrive Friday.
The full course schedule is:
Friday: Practice round — Torrey Pines South Course (Grand Experience only)
Saturday: Championship Round 1 — Torrey Pines North Course
Sunday: Championship Round 2 — Torrey Pines South Course
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The Race to Makkah at Torrey Pines consists of three days of golf, one optional practice round and two championship rounds.
Practice Round (Friday): Torrey Pines South Course — walk the course, read the greens, and prepare for championship play. Grand Experience only. Tee times are organised by player preference.
Championship Round 1 (Saturday): Torrey Pines North Course. Tee times are organised by division so you compete against players of similar ability.
Championship Round 2 (Sunday): Torrey Pines South Course. The final round brings all players together for a dramatic finish on one of the most famous courses in the world.
Each round includes full access to the practice range (balls provided) and Torrey Pines’ world-class short game facilities.
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All MGA tournaments use the Stableford scoring system, a format designed to keep the game fast, competitive, and enjoyable for players of all abilities.
Rather than counting total strokes, Stableford awards points based on how you play each individual hole. A bad hole won't derail your entire round, you simply pick up and move on.
Points per hole:
Net Eagle: 4 points
Net Birdie: 3 points
Net Par: 2 points
Net Bogey: 1 point
Net Double bogey or worse: 0 points
Your handicap is applied, so all divisions compete on a level playing field. Stableford is the standard scoring format used across all MGA host countries, ensuring a fair and consistent experience worldwide.
For a full explanation, visit the USGA – Rule 21.1: Stableford.
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To be eligible for divisional prizes, players must hold a registered GHIN handicap with a minimum of three scorecards submitted before the tournament begins.
Players without a registered handicap are still very welcome — they'll compete in the MGA Social Division, which runs alongside the main competition with its own separate prizes.
Handicap divisions:
Division 1: 0 – 8.4
Division 2: 8.5 – 14.4
Division 3: 14.5 – 21
All handicaps are capped at a maximum index of 21, in line with the universal MGA division structure used across all host countries.
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The winner of each handicap division will receive an all-expenses-paid place at the MGA World Final, taking place in Saudi Arabia in January 2027. There, they'll represent the USA and compete alongside Muslim golfers from across the world, including qualifiers from the UK and South Africa.
Prizes will also be awarded to runners-up in each division, along with a nearest-the-pin prize on every day of competition.
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We want to make Torrey Pines as accessible as possible, and the earlier you book, the easier it is to spread the cost.
A payment plan is available on all packages. Simply pay a $500 deposit at the time of booking to secure your place, with the remaining balance split into equal monthly instalments leading up to the event.
Your payments are spread over the most comfortable schedule available. The later you book, the fewer instalments you’ll have, so we strongly recommend securing your place early.
⚠️ Early Bird pricing expires 31st July 2026. After this date, prices may increase — don’t miss out.
All payments are non-refundable and subject to our Terms and Conditions. Full details are provided at checkout when you click ‘Buy Now’.
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Twin (Sharing) rooms are only available to guests who book as a pair. MGA is unable to allocate or match individuals for shared accommodation. If you are not travelling with a named partner, please select the single room option at checkout.
All rooms at The Lodge at Torrey Pines are thoughtfully appointed and include:
Views of the golf course or central courtyard
King or Queen beds with premium bedding
Stickley-style craftsman furniture and furnishings
Luxury bathroom amenities
Mini fridge
Flat-screen TV
Coffee maker and kettle
Air conditioning
Iron and ironing board
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This is a land-only package. Flights are not included and all guests are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from Torrey Pines.
Torrey Pines is best served by:
San Diego International Airport (SAN) — approximately 12 miles south of Torrey Pines (approx. 20 minutes)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — approximately 120 miles north of Torrey Pines (approx. 2 hours, depending on traffic)
We strongly recommend flying into San Diego (SAN) for the most convenient arrival.
Arrival times: If you are playing golf on Friday, please arrive at The Lodge no later than 9am on Friday, ideally we advise. toarrive thursday evening. If arriving on Saturday, please arrive by 7:00am to allow time to check in and prepare for the first round.
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We advise arranging your own transfers from your desired airport, if you wish you can also hire a care as there is parking available at the hotel (there is a valet charge).
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the USA office directly on +1 (704) 657 0030.
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If you'd like to arrive before the event or extend your stay afterwards, we'd be happy to arrange this for you. Simply email us at info@muslimgolfassociation.com with your requirements and we'll provide a tailored quote.
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The Spa at Torrey Pines and the fitness centre are available to all MGA guests throughout the weekend.
The fitness centre is available daily, so whether you want to stretch out before an early round or recover properly after a full day on the course, the facilities are always there.
The Spa at Torrey Pines is inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific coast, offering luxurious treatments overlooking the cliffs and ocean. The spa features state-of-the-art wellness technology, natural botanical and marine-based products, and a fully equipped fitness centre.
Please note that individual spa treatments are not included in your package and are charged separately at standard resort rates. Bookings can be made directly with the spa on arrival or by calling (858) 777-6690.
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Caddie services at Torrey Pines are not included in your package and are paid separately, directly to the caddie in cash. The amount is entirely at your discretion, though a caddie’s local knowledge of these iconic courses is invaluable and well worth rewarding generously.
Recommended fees:
Walking Caddie — $150–$175 + gratuity
Fore Caddie (group) — $60–$80 per player + gratuity
Please note that caddies are independent contractors. All fees are agreed and paid solely between the caddie and the golfer. Torrey Pines does not compensate caddies directly.
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Please scroll up to select your chosen package, Full Experience or Classic Experience, to view a detailed day-by-day itinerary.
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Our team is on hand in both the USA and the UK — don't hesitate to get in touch.
USA: +1 (704) 657 0030
UK: +44 7593 930 204
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