Rayan Ahmed and Alayna Rafique secured starts on the Clutch Pro Tour this April after winning their respective divisions at the Ras Al Khaimah Amateur Open, held at Al Hamra Golf Club in the UAE.
Ahmed, representing the UAE, delivered a standout performance in the Men’s Division. He opened with a 71 before producing the low round of the tournament, a superb 64 in the second round that separated him from the field. A closing 73 sealed a 54-hole total of 208, eight under par, and a commanding nine-shot victory.
Sweden’s Adrian Larsson finished runner-up at 217 after rounds of 71, 74 and 72. England’s Oscar Craig placed third on 219 with three rounds of 73, while his brother Mo claimed fourth place at 220.
In the Women’s Division, England’s Alayna Rafique earned her Clutch Pro Tour start with a composed four-shot victory.
Rafique opened with a 71 to set the early pace and, despite a 77 in the second round, responded well with a closing 73 to finish at five over par, 221.
Russia’s Aleksandra Sivova finished second at 225 following rounds of 73, 79 and 73.
The Ras Al Khaimah Amateur Open once again continues to provide a strong pathway for emerging players in the region and beyond.
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