• Ed Westwick visits Saudi Arabia exclusively for the Saudi International Golf Tournament
• PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers continues through Sunday
King Abdullah Economic City: Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick sprinkled some Hollywood glamour on this week’s PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers by swinging by to take in the action – and try his hand at the sport.
The TV and movie actor was a guest of Golf Saudi in celebration of the $5million flagship tournament getting underway on Thursday.
The 34-year-old soaked-up the atmosphere at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) before getting club in hand and having a go at the course’s practice range.
He said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to be back in Saudi and part of another amazing moment and event for this country.
“The set-up here is so classy and elegant and we’ve been blessed with this beautiful Saudi weather, so it’s been perfect – especially getting a break from the English winter and getting to see some great sport, too. It’s a pristine, perfect course. I’ve spoken to a lot of the golfers and they love it here.”
Westwick continued: “My experience with the Saudi people has always been great. I’ve been coming here a number of years now and you feel really, really part of something. The energy is great, the warmth is beautiful and it’s always a pleasure being here.”
The PIF Saudi International, backed by SoftBank Investment Advisers concludes tomorrow at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City.