Brighton College Dubai, recently held their inaugural Brighton College Junior Open at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, with 80 participants from across the UAE, including nine pupils from Brighton College Dubai, the event saw a remarkable turnout.
This first-of-its-kind tournament was organised by Brighton College Dubai and open to all amateur golfers ages 19 years and below with a valid handicap from Emirates Golf Federation or any affiliated club, featured a competitive Individual Stroke Play format over 18 holes. Given the high demand, a handicap ballot was conducted to finalise the field of 80 players.
The tournament featured various categories, including Boys and Girls Gross and Net Divisions age 10-13 and age 14+ plus special events such as Nearest The Pin challenges added an extra layer of excitement to the competition, showcasing the diverse skills of the participating young golfers.
Tournament Results:
Boys Division A (Gross)
1 – Lukas Astrom (countback)
2 – Victor Larsen
Girls Division A (Gross)
1 – Hannah Alan
2 – Hayoon Oh
Boys Division B (Gross)
1 – Siddhaan Chibber
2 – Ricardo Bianchi
Boys Division A (Net)
1 – Ibrahim Rahman
2 – Samarbir Kochar
Girls Division B (Gross)
1 – Ananyaa Sood
2 – Leia Maccallum
Girls Division A (Net)
Candice Sauvan
Girls Division B (Net)
1 – Leia Maccallum
2 – Samaira Choudry
Standout achievement of the day was Irum Kim, who scored a remarkable hole-in-one!
Mr Simon Crane, Head Master at Brighton College Dubai, expressed his pride in the pupils’ achievements, saying, “It’s fantastic to see our pupils shine on the golf course. This tournament marks the beginning of their journey, and we’re grateful to Arabian Ranches Golf Club for providing a platform for these young talents. We look forward to witnessing more successful future golfing events!”
The awards ceremony and dinner took place at the Arabian Ranches, where participants, parents, and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievements of these young golfers.
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