Dubai Duty Free’s Salah Tahlak and EFG Director General Akram Skaik present the trophy to Sara Ali. 

By Matt Smith
The 27th Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup was held at Emirates Golf Club on Saturday, with 42 golfers battling it out on the Faldo course. Sara Ali emerged as champion after a hard-fought competition.

The format for the day was a gross and Individual Stableford. Runner-up in the individual Stableford was Sohail Al Marzooqi with 31 points, followed by Hassan Al Musharrekh. The Ladies winner was Rabab Al Haj with 29 points.

Commenting on the UAE Nationals Cup, Salah Tahlak. Executive Vice President — Corporate Services of Dubai Duty Free, said: “This year marks the 27th running of Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup and the tournament has grown popular among UAE nationals including junior Emirati golfers. Congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to all our participants and to the Emirates Golf Club for their efforts in ensuring a great day was had by all.”

The overall winner in the Junior category was Abdulla Darwish with 28 points while the best gross prize went to Mohammed Skaik with 27 points.

The on-course prizes were won by Hassan Al Musharrekh for the Men’s Nearest the Pin, while Rashid Al Jassmy won the Men’s Longest Drive. Winning the Ladies Nearest the Pin was Alia Al Emadi, with Aliya Al Qubaisi winning the Ladies Longest Drive.

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