The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ladies and Junior National Golf Teams have captured three team gold medals and four individual medals at the highly anticipated GCC Golf Tournament held at the renowned Ghala Golf Club in Muscat, Oman.

Hosted by the Oman Golf Association, the tournament showcased talent from five GCC countries, featuring a total of 45 players competing in three various divisions.

The UAE National Team successfully secured gold medals in all three categories on offer – Ladies, 16 & and under, and 13 & and under.

Ladies Team UAE – Emirates Golf Federation

Ladies Division: The UAE Ladies National Team, led by Intissar Rich, Alia Alemadi, and Aasiya Saleem, secured gold in all three rounds of competition. The KSA team claimed the second position, while Oman achieved the third spot. Additionally, in the Ladies Individual GCC Championship, Intissar Rich clinched the gold medal, Alia Al Emadi secured bronze medal, and Assiya Saleem earned fourth spot.

Juniors/Boys 16 & Under Division:
The Juniors/Boys 16 & Under Team, consisting of Rashid Al Naqbi, Abdullah Kalbat, and Mohammad Thabet, also secured gold medals in both team and individual competitions. Kuwait secured the second spot, while Oman claimed third. Individually, Rashid Al Naqbi secured the silver medal, and Mohammed Thabet and Abdullah Kalbat secured fourth and fifth places, respectively.

Boys 13 & Under Division:
The Boys 13 & Under Team, represented by Abdullah Darwish and Abdullah Salmeen, secured gold medal for the UAE team. In the individual category, Abdullah Darwish won the gold medal, with Oman and KSA teams following as runners-up.

General Abdullah Alhashmi, EGF Vice Chairman, expressed his optimism for the future; “This is a golden opportunity for the EGF and UAE golf to showcase the improvements in our programs. Over the past 18 months, the EGF has diligently worked to provide UAE players with the platform to exhibit their talents. These dedicated individuals have undergone rigorous training, and we anticipate commendable results.”

The successful conclusion of the GCC Golf Tournament marked a triumphant end for the UAE Golf Federation in 2023. As the year came to a close, the UAE teams and players are hopeful for further success in 2024, aiming to shine even brighter on the international golfing stage.

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