Louis Klein from Czechia won the Junior Dubai Desert Classic with a stunning 15-under-par total over three rounds at Emirates Golf Club.
Klein set a new Junior Course Record with a 9-under 63 in the second round, featuring six consecutive birdies, before finishing with a final-round 69 on the Majlis Course to secure an eight-stroke victory.
The 54-hole event, part of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, saw 64 junior golfers from around the world, aged 18 and under, compete. The first two rounds were played on the Faldo Course under lights, with the top 30 advancing to the Majlis Course for the final round.
Klein’s victory was built on rounds of 69 and 63 on the Faldo Course, with a final 69 on the Majlis. Norway’s Daniel Nilsson finished runner-up with a 7-under total of 209, while India’s Pritish Karayat took third with a level-par 216.
The winners were presented their trophies by DP World Tour’s Richie Ramsay, Simon Corkill (Executive Tournament Director of Hero Dubai Desert Classic), and Walid Al Attar from the Emirates Golf Federation. Klein, who started playing at five years old, expressed his joy and set his sights on joining the Junior Ryder Cup team.
In addition to the trophy, Klein earned WAGR® points, a Callaway Tour Custom Fit Experience, and invites to several prestigious junior events, including the Faldo Series Grand Final and the Clutch Pro Tour.
Simon Corkill praised the young golfers, stating, “We are thrilled to once again showcase the incredible talent and determination of golf’s future stars.
“Events like these are vital in providing young golfers with opportunities to elevate their game, and it’s inspiring to see them rise to the challenge on a world-class stage. Congratulations to Louis on this fantastic achievement – we look forward to seeing their journey in the years ahead.”
Focus now turns to the 36th staging of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which will play host to a plethora of the game’s star names from Thursday, January 16 including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Luke Donald and Patrick Reed.
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