Competitive opportunities
The timing proves ideal for the Dubai-based player, with the Mena Golf Tour’s return providing competitive opportunities close to home as he builds his professional career. With events scheduled across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, the Tour offers both accessibility and progression pathways that align with his ambitions.
“More tournaments for us to play, to compete, especially around our area. I’m very excited for that,” Skaik explained. “I’m also playing the Asian Tour Qualifying School final stage, so that will be a very big goal for me. I want to finish top 35 so I can get my Tour card. Hopefully, maybe a win or two before going there.”
Skaik faces an immediate test against Chris Wood, who dominated last week’s Q School at Troia with a commanding six-stroke victory. The former Ryder Cup star and three-time DP World Tour winner carded rounds of 66-72-72 to finish six-under-par, controlling the tournament from start to finish as he continues his journey back to competitive golf’s upper echelons.