Jumeirah Golf Estates hosted their annual Christmas Scramble on Saturday, 21st December, kicking off the festive season in style. The event, a Texas Scramble tournament, saw 108 members compete over the Fire course.
Cameron McWhinnie, Assistant Golf Services Manager at Jumeirah Golf Estates, said, “It was a privilege to welcome our members to the Club today for the annual Christmas Scramble, a cherished tradition that holds special appeal, especially for families, many of whom participated in the tournament. The Fire course was in immaculate condition, a true testament to the dedication and expertise of our greenskeeping team, whose hard work throughout 2024 ensured a world-class experience for all.”
The overall winning team in the Texas Scramble was George Tuck, Adam Priscott, Lee Gilbert, and Charlie Gilbert, with a score of 21 under-par, net 51 (gross 58). The winners carded seven net eagles, three of which came in a row from the third to fifth holes.
George Tuck commented on the round after the prize-giving lunch: “We got off to a strong start and maintained our momentum throughout the day. It was an incredible experience, and we all thoroughly enjoyed playing on the Fire course. Its exceptional condition is no surprise, given the outstanding efforts of the greenskeeping team, who have truly outdone themselves this year.”
The winning team, led by Tuck, edged the runner-up team by one shot. Ursula Lotti, Gregorio Grasselli, Marcello Grasselli, and Jay Chinchankar secured the runner-up place with a score of 20 under-par, net 52. Their round consisted of only two pars, with the rest an array of net birdies and eagles.
The gross division was won by Robert Standing, Tom Neale, Thomas Purdy, and David Bainbridge. The team scored 14 under-par (gross 58), which secured them the win in the gross division following a four-way back-nine countback. Despite making a bogey four on the par-three 11th hole, the team bounced back with three birdies in a row and an eagle three on the par-five 18th hole.
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