Al Houara Classic Final Round

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Date & Time
Sat 28th February 2026 8:00am Local
Sat 28th February 2026 8:00am UTC

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League
MENA Golf Tour

Season
2025-2026

Round
Round 7

Status
FT

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The final round of the Al Houara Classic in Tangier is set for a thrilling conclusion as three distinct stories converge at the top of the leaderboard. Ireland's Alex Maguire, a model of consistency this season with four top-15 finishes, finally finds himself in the co-lead at 6-under-par, chasing his first professional victory. He shares the summit with England's Joseph Pagdin, while the shadow of experience looms just one stroke back in the form of former Ryder Cup star Chris Wood.

The Al Houara Golf Club has played exceptionally tough due to 40 km/h Atlantic winds that dominated the second round, but if the gusts subside for the finale, the "links-style" dunes could transform into a "birdie-fest" for those with the quality to attack the pins. With a tightly packed chasing group including Mark Power (-4) and Paul McBride (-1), the back nine will require a perfect balance of aggression and tactical discipline. For Maguire, it is a chance to finally "break through the winning door," while for Wood, it is an opportunity to prove his class remains permanent as the MENA Tour season heads toward its climax.