Manama, Feb. 1 -- Bahrain Championship presented by Bapco Energies kicked off in a style in which 135 players from thirty countries are taking part.

The much-awaited tournament is taking place at the Royal Golf Club from February 1 to 4 as the DP World Tour returns to Bahrain for the first time in 13 years.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa deputised His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), to attend a spectacular opening ceremony for the Bahrain Championship presented by Bapco Energies on Tuesday evening.

Upon his arrival, HH Shaikh Nasser was received by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hama...