Jean Bekirian Becomes First Armenian Golfer to Make DP World Tour Cut in Qatar

Jean Bekirian has made history as the first Armenian golfer to make a cut on the DP World Tour. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone at the prestigious Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, a significant tournament in professional golf. His accomplishment marks an important step for Armenia in the world of international golf.

Bekirian’s journey to this achievement was not easy. He started the tournament strong with a four-under-par 68 at the Doha Golf Club, giving him a solid foundation. However, the second round proved more challenging as he carded a 74, bringing his total score to two under par. This score was enough for him to progress to the weekend rounds, ensuring his place in the next stage of the competition.

Bekirian’s story is unique. Originally from France, he changed his nationality to Armenian in 2024. This decision allowed him to represent Armenia on the global golf stage. Since then, he has been competing on the DP World Tour, an elite series of golf tournaments featuring top players from around the world. His qualification for the 2025 Race to Dubai came after earning his DP World Tour card through the tough competition of Qualifying School.

His second round at the Qatar Masters was a test of resilience. He started strong with a birdie on the tenth hole but soon faced challenges with bogeys on the 11th and 16th holes, as well as a double bogey on the 18th. However, he managed to recover with a strong back nine, playing without any mistakes and gaining a shot back on the fourth hole. This steady performance helped him secure his place for the weekend rounds.

Reflecting on his achievement, Bekirian expressed his happiness and pride in making history. “I am very happy about that,” he said. “It was a tough day today. My game was good, like yesterday, but my wedging wasn’t as strong. I needed to play one under on the back nine to make the cut, and I’m very happy I managed to do that. I hope this will lead to more success in the future.”

Bekirian’s accomplishment is significant not only for him but also for Armenia. The DP World Tour is highly competitive, with players from 41 different countries competing in the 2025 season. For an Armenian golfer to break through at this level is an important moment for the country’s presence in international golf.

“Every first time is very difficult,” Bekirian acknowledged. “So I’m very happy about that. I’m happy for my country of Armenia too.”

His journey to this point has been full of dedication and persistence. In 2023, Bekirian played on the HotelPlanner Tour, a developmental golf circuit. He then competed on the Pro Golf Tour in 2024, where he finished in a tie for tenth place at the Final Stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School. His steady improvement and commitment to the sport allowed him to earn his place in major international tournaments.

Before competing in Qatar, Bekirian had already played in tournaments in Australia and Mauritius during the DP World Tour’s Opening Swing. He then returned to the HotelPlanner Tour, where he made back-to-back starts before heading to Qatar. His recent performance on the HotelPlanner Tour included a strong finish at the MyGolfLife Open, where he placed tied for 13th after making the cut at the last possible moment.

“In the past, I had trouble making cuts. Many times, I missed by just one or two strokes,” Bekirian admitted. “So I’m very happy to make the cut this time, and I will do my best to finish as well as I can in the tournament.”

As Bekirian continues his journey on the DP World Tour, he remains hopeful that this success is just the beginning. His determination, hard work, and recent achievements suggest that he has a bright future ahead. Making history as the first Armenian to achieve this milestone is a significant step, and he will undoubtedly aim for even greater success in the tournaments to come.Jean Bekirian has made history as the first Armenian golfer to make a cut on the DP World Tour. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone at the prestigious Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, a significant tournament in professional golf. His accomplishment marks an important step for Armenia in the world of international golf.

Bekirian’s journey to this achievement was not easy. He started the tournament strong with a four-under-par 68 at the Doha Golf Club, giving him a solid foundation. However, the second round proved more challenging as he carded a 74, bringing his total score to two under par. This score was enough for him to progress to the weekend rounds, ensuring his place in the next stage of the competition.

Bekirian’s story is unique. Originally from France, he changed his nationality to Armenian in 2024. This decision allowed him to represent Armenia on the global golf stage. Since then, he has been competing on the DP World Tour, an elite series of golf tournaments featuring top players from around the world. His qualification for the 2025 Race to Dubai came after earning his DP World Tour card through the tough competition of Qualifying School.

His second round at the Qatar Masters was a test of resilience. He started strong with a birdie on the tenth hole but soon faced challenges with bogeys on the 11th and 16th holes, as well as a double bogey on the 18th. However, he managed to recover with a strong back nine, playing without any mistakes and gaining a shot back on the fourth hole. This steady performance helped him secure his place for the weekend rounds.

Reflecting on his achievement, Bekirian expressed his happiness and pride in making history. “I am very happy about that,” he said. “It was a tough day today. My game was good, like yesterday, but my wedging wasn’t as strong. I needed to play one under on the back nine to make the cut, and I’m very happy I managed to do that. I hope this will lead to more success in the future.”

Bekirian’s accomplishment is significant not only for him but also for Armenia. The DP World Tour is highly competitive, with players from 41 different countries competing in the 2025 season. For an Armenian golfer to break through at this level is an important moment for the country’s presence in international golf.

“Every first time is very difficult,” Bekirian acknowledged. “So I’m very happy about that. I’m happy for my country of Armenia too.”

His journey to this point has been full of dedication and persistence. In 2023, Bekirian played on the HotelPlanner Tour, a developmental golf circuit. He then competed on the Pro Golf Tour in 2024, where he finished in a tie for tenth place at the Final Stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School. His steady improvement and commitment to the sport allowed him to earn his place in major international tournaments.

Before competing in Qatar, Bekirian had already played in tournaments in Australia and Mauritius during the DP World Tour’s Opening Swing. He then returned to the HotelPlanner Tour, where he made back-to-back starts before heading to Qatar. His recent performance on the HotelPlanner Tour included a strong finish at the MyGolfLife Open, where he placed tied for 13th after making the cut at the last possible moment.

“In the past, I had trouble making cuts. Many times, I missed by just one or two strokes,” Bekirian admitted. “So I’m very happy to make the cut this time, and I will do my best to finish as well as I can in the tournament.”

As Bekirian continues his journey on the DP World Tour, he remains hopeful that this success is just the beginning. His determination, hard work, and recent achievements suggest that he has a bright future ahead. Making history as the first Armenian to achieve this milestone is a significant step, and he will undoubtedly aim for even greater success in the tournaments to come.