Winners Of Race To Phuket to represent UAE at World Finals of Golf Amateur Championships in November
Twenty-four golfers from across the UAE will head off to Angsana Laguna Phuket from November 4-11 to represent the UAE in the World Golfers Amateur Championship (WAGC) and the World Amateur Golfers Invitational (WAGI) against 50 other countries in a six-day amateur golfing experience.
The Team UAE line-up is as follows:
Damon Mitchell (Yas Golf Club) – Division 1 (0-5)
William Joyce (Dubai Hills) – Division 2 (6-10)
Damien Flood (Yas Links) – Division 3 (11-15)
Sue Hamilton (Montgomerie Golf Club) – Division 4 (16-20)
Caji Mendonca (Al Hamra Golf Club) – Division 5 (21-25)
Russell Yeomans, Partner of UAE franchise holder Sport2Business, said: “This is the second year we have held the WAGC qualifiers in the UAE — this year Race to Phuket, last year Race To Malaysia. The World Final is held at the best courses over six days — a truly inspirational experience for amateur golfers competing and representing the UAE. This year, we had over 1,000 UAE golfers try to qualify, part of 50,000 golfers globally trying to get to Phuket — this is simply the most established and professional amateur golf event we have seen. We are delighted to share this experience annually with the winners and sponsors who quickly become the event’s greatest ambassadors.”
Emirates Golf Club
Pirvu and Ayres win EGC Ladies UAE Race to Obidos International Pairs Qualifier
Emirates Golf Club Ladies’ Section hosted the latest UAE International Pairs Qualifier over the Majlis Course, with 60 ladies competing. The duo of Anca Pirvu and Annabel Ayres took top spot with 45 stableford points. They had a combined total of 11 net birdies. Runners-up were Josie Tracey and Wonjeong Lee on 43, ahead of Sonal Gandhi and Avani Shahon 41.
The top three Pairs at each qualifier progress to the UAE National Finals at Abu Dhabi Golf Club which will be held over the National Course next March.
The winning pair then goes on to represent the UAE at the World Final of the International Pairs — Race to Obidos event next November at Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort and Bom Sucsso Resort in Portugal.
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Tommy Fleetwood adds flavour to Jumeirah Golf Estates event
Ryder Cup hero Tommy Fleetwood joined the Jumeirah Golf Estates members for the latest edition of the Thursday Curry Club on the Fire Course.
The Englishman and Dubai resident and Club Manager Stephen Hubner could only make sixth spot in the standings as Tom Stephenson and Tom Purdy triumphed over Louis Thorne and Seth Hopkinson.
Aviv Clinics brought to you by DP World OG Classic Golf Day returns
Following the success of last year’s event, the Aviv Clinics brought to you by DP World OG Classic Golf Day returns on October 28 to Trump International Golf Club, Dubai. Tickets are selling fast for this year’s event and cost AED 650 for which you will get access to the driving range and practice facilities from noon ahead of the 1.30pm shotgun-start, 18-hole pairs shambles event.
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US secure Eisenhower Trophy in Abu Dhabi
The US surged to their 16th Eisenhower Trophy win, and their first since 2014, on Saturday in the 33rd World Amateur Team Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. David Ford, the No. 5 ranked amateur in the world, posted an eight-under 64, while 2023 US Amateur champion Nick Dunlap contributed a four-under 68. “I just feel so happy for these guys,” said US captain Mark Newell. “This is a great championship filled with lots of good players and they really earned their victory with great play all four rounds and especially today.”
SGSC
Samiuddin takes Sharjah Monthly Stableford
The Orient Travel monthly medal kicked off the new season in style on Saturday at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club. Samiuddin Siddique topped the leaderboard at the end of the day’s play with a very impressive three-under 69. Past SGSC Club Captain Rory Thomson was runner-up on two-under.
Also taking place at SGSC was the summer-ending Air Arabia Matchplay awards. Sami Butt was the 2023 singles champion, ahead of George Liu. The net singles crown went to Aamir Inam.
