The fourth edition of The UAE World Amateur Junior Golf Championship, organised by Golf Events Management (GEM) in cooperation with Emirates Golf Federation and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), took part at Tower Links Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah.

With participants from over 20 nationalities taking part, most of them from outside of UAE, they played alongside numerous UAE residents across the boys and girls categories.

The 54 hole tournament was held under the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) system for both boys and girls and supported by the Emirates Golf Federation.

Tournament Results:

Boys U19
1 – Paul Collington – UK – 69, 73, 69 (-5) Overall Boys Champion
2 – Syed Rayan – UAE (-3)
3 – Peter Kosonov – Russia (+3)
4 – Mousa Shana’ah – Jordan (+5)

Girls U19
1 – Tanishka Prithvi – India – 76, 77, 70 (+7) Overall Girls Champion
2 – Hannah Alan – UAE (+13)
3 – Kamaya Moodliar – South Africa (+15)
3 – Palakshi Siingh – India (+15)

Boys U15
1 – Louis Klein – Czech Republic – 67, 74, 67 (-8)
2 – Sandro Wulff – Germany (+4)
3 – Udai Middha – India (+10)

Girls U15
1 – Lucy Lin – Cyprus – 73, 73, 70 (E)
2 – Alisa Molokanova – Russia (+17)
3 – Daria Bulycheva – Russia (+22)

Boys U13
1 – Alexsander Rushika – Russia
2 – Ricardo Bianchi – Italy
2 – Victor Kornienko – Russia
3 – Hashem Shana’ah – Jordan

Girls U13
1 – Aleksandra Sivova – Russia
2 – Irum Kim – South Korea
3 – Lara AlBakhour – Lebanon

Abedallah Shana’ah, Tournaments director & GEM managing Director commented on the event: “The UAE World Amateur Junior Golf Championship presented by GEM continues to ascend as a hallmark of success, gaining increased momentum with each passing year. It has climbed to one of the biggest tournaments in the region for Junior golfers, making it a shining example that proudly carries the name of the UAE.

“The event distinguishes itself through a heightened level of competition, capturing attention for both its scale and the emergence of extraordinary young talents. This year’s tournament witnessed a notable surge in participation, not only from local prospects but also from international junior golfers. Their presence shows the tournament’s standing as a prestigious stage, where gifted young players show their drive and fuel the essence of competitive golf.

“We express profound gratitude to the Emirates Golf Federation for their unwavering cooperation, with special thanks to the EGF Vice-Chairman General Abdulla Alhashmi for his persistent support.

“As a result, this event has become a beacon, attracting tourists to Ras Al Khaimah and the entire UAE, solidifying its reputation as the pinnacle of junior golf competitions in the region.”

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