Fakori Shines in the Final Stretch of International Series Morocco
El Mehdi Fakori has emerged as a beacon of hope for Morocco as he heads into the final round of the International Series Morocco, proudly presented by Visit Morocco. With a composed third-round score of 70, Fakori has positioned himself at five-under-par at the prestigious Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. At just 26 years old, he stands out as the sole Moroccan player to make it through to the weekend, ensuring that local support will rally around him as he competes against a field that includes two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, who leads the tournament with an impressive 15-under after 54 holes.
Fakori began his week with scores of 74 and 70, but it was his remarkable performance on Saturday that truly captured the attention of the fans. He recorded five birdies and demonstrated a steady hand, particularly on the challenging 17th hole, where a crucial gain solidified his position in the tournament. This strong showing has provided Moroccan fans with a compelling narrative to follow as the competition heads into its final day.
His recent performances reflect a noteworthy progression through the Moroccan swing on the tour. Fakori narrowly missed the cut at the Asian Development Tour’s am green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars event held at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, where he scored rounds of 74 and 71. However, he bounced back with a solid finish at the Asian Tour’s am green IGPL Bharath Classic, concluding the event at two-under-par.
In reflecting on his experiences this week, Fakori expressed immense pride in representing his country on such a grand stage. “It’s a real honour to be competing this week, especially alongside Major champions like Bubba Watson,” he remarked. “I’m so proud to be representing Morocco in the best possible way, and there’s no better feeling than playing in your home country, surrounded by your family and the people you love.”
Despite a challenging start to his third round, Fakori maintained a strategic focus, finishing strong at three-under-par. As he approaches the final round on Sunday, he aims to complete a remarkable week for the local contingent, ensuring that Moroccan representation remains in the spotlight as the tournament reaches its thrilling climax.
As reported by internationalseries.com.
