She carded an impressive score of one under 70, for a one-shot victory, which included nine pars and five birdies.

The best gross prize on the day was taken home by Mark Williams, after a two over par 73.

In the Men’s Division A, Jehangir Makhdum, took home the overall prize in the division with a score of level par 71. While Anish Bhatia secured second spot with a commendable score of one over 72.

Ravi Khanna, secured the runner-up spot in the Men’s Division B with a three over 74, while Min Soo On claimed victory with his one over 72.

The current Dubai Creek Ladies Captain Shiba Wahid emerged as the Ladies Division winner after her score of 72, one over par.

On Course Competitions:
Nearest The Pin – Hole 5 – Yulia Golobeva
Nearest The Pin – Hole 8 – Mark Hughes
Nearest The Pin – Hole 14 – Andrew Docherty
Nearest The Pin – Hole 16 – Shiba Wahid

After the prize giving, Trisha Kumar, Assistant Golf Services Manager said, “Congratulations to all of our winners and to Janet Kim for prevailing today! We look forward to seeing you all back soon! Thank you as always to OMA Emirates as our headline sponsor.”

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A winning gross score of two over par for the 36-hole tournament, rounds of 73 and 71 gave Lakdwala a three-stroke victory.

Runner-up in the overall net division was Dino Varkey after his rounds of 74 and 73, five over par. While rounding off the top three, with a six over tournament total, was Obediah Ayton.

Playing for the Championship Vase, in the net division, and taking first spot was William Page after carding rounds of 67 and 60, a six-under total.

A three-shot victory from second place Max Blackmore, and a further three-shots back in third was Gregory Mathieu.

Being played alongside the Men’s Championship were the Ladies. And once again in the gross division, Glory Xavier, claimed the championship for her fourth time, signing for a 14 over par tournament total with rounds of 79 and 77.

(Left) Lady Captain Shiba Wahid, (Middle) Glory Xavier (Four time winner), (Right) Men Captain Gene Cha – Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

Samara D’Silva secured the runner-up spot, with Beatrice Galeppini in third.

In the Ladies net division, Candice Wang emerged victorious with her rounds of 71 and 72, one over par total, three shots clear of Angela Meng.

Men’s Winners

Day One Best Net – Shankar Balasubramanian (-2) 68

Day One Best Gross – Bilbo Perrot (+2) 73

Day Two Best Net – David McDonald (-2) 68

Day Two Best Gross – Edoardo Galeppini (+4) 75

Ladies Results

Overall Net – Candice Wang (+2) 71, 72

Overall Gross – Glory Xavier (+14) 79,77

Championship Vase

Net – William Page (-6) 67, 69

Championship

Gross – Bayhaan Lakdwala (+2) 73, 71

After the prize giving, Golf Services Executive, Trisha Kumar said, “Once again a huge thank you to you all for making this event so special. Congratulations to all of our winners and we will see you all again soon!”

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The 22-year-old won his maiden Rolex Series title at the Race to Dubai Championship in November, by birdieing five of his last six holes to claim the biggest victory of his career, and he will return to the Emirate for the new four-day event at Dubai Creek Resort.

The Dubai Invitational will see a 72-hole strokeplay DP World Tour tournament played concurrently with a three-day Pro-Am team event, with Sunday featuring professionals only as Nicolai will join reigning Race to Dubai Champion Rory McIlroy in the field for the first event of 2024.

The Dane’s triumph at Jumeirah Golf Estates brought a memorable 2023 season to an end, which included victories as part of Continental Europe in the inaugural Hero Cup and Team Europe in the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone, as well as earning PGA TOUR playing privileges for 2024 via the FedEx Cup.

The 2023 Ryder Cup rookie already has a victory in the United Arab Emirates with the 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club in his trophy cabinet.

“I love playing golf in the UAE and it’s the perfect place to start the year after the winter break,” Højgaard said. “The conditions and the setup of the golf courses clearly suit my game and I always feel confident playing in Dubai, and with the pro-am format it adds a different dimension to the event, which I think is really exciting. It should be a great week and I can’t wait to get to Dubai Creek Resort in January.”

Tournament host Abdulla Al Naboodah added: “I’m delighted Nicolai has confirmed to play. He’s had an incredible few weeks during and since the Ryder Cup. He won the RAK Championship which Phoenix Capital supported a couple of years ago, so it’s great have him in the field again in January.”

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The best gross prize was taken home by Max Burrow, after a score of three over 74.

In Men’s Division A, Tariq Al Sawaidi secured runner up position with a commendable score of one under 70, while Masa Shariff took home the overall prize in the division with a matching score of one under 70, but winning via countback.

In the Men’s Division B, Essa Farooq, claimed runner up position after a one under 70, while Alexander Wright claimed victory with a matching score of one under 70, another victory via countback.

Glory Xavier came out on top in the Ladies’ Division Net winner with a level par 71.

On Course Competitions:
Nearest the Pin – Hole 5 – James Kang
Nearest the Pin – Hole 8 – John Paul Fitzgerald
Nearest the Pin – Hole 14 – Audrey Wulff
Nearest the Pin – Hole 16 – Vihaan Sharma

After the prize giving, Trisha Kumar, Assistant Golf Services Manager said, “Congratulations to all of our winners and to Sammy Eldin for prevailing today! We look forward to seeing you all back soon!”

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The Dubai Golf Trophy will see the top 16 UAE professionals go up against the elite amateurs in a two-day Ryder Cup-style format. Originally launched by Dubai Golf, the event is rotated across five Dubai Golf courses — Faldo and Majlis at Emirates Golf Club, Earth and Fire at Jumeirah Golf Estates, and the Championship Course at Dubai Creek, for a fiercely competitive showcase of tournament golf.

Each team consists of 12 automatic qualifiers from the season-long UAE PGA tournaments and qualifying Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) events across the UAE. In addition, the team captains welcome four ‘wildcard’ picks, and two ladies on both sides. Jack Woods will lead the Professional team and David Guinee will captain the Amateur team.

A highlight of the golfing season, the 2023 event will see the Professionals defend their 2022 win against the Amateurs, their first since 2016 after a 16.5-15.5 victory during the final day at Emirates Golf Club. A continued feature within the 2023 Dubai Golf Trophy will also include the Ladies Challenge Match of the same format between two Professionals and two Amateur ladies.

The Pros celebrate winning the Dubai Golf Trophy last year. Supplied

Woods said: “I is a real honour to captain the Professional team in the Dubai Golf Trophy. The event is the pinnacle of our season and with the event moved back to October this year, the build-up has been even better than normal. After finally ending the Amateurs winning streak last year, we know they will be desperate to regain the trophy and we will have to be at our best to retain the win. As always, it will be an amazing couple of days no matter the outcome.”

Amateur skipper Guinee added: “We had a tough year last year, losing out by one point, and we will be aiming to win it back this year. We have a great mix of experience and youth in the team this year and I believe we can give the Pros a great challenge. It is always the best weekend of our tournament season and I anticipate this year will be no different. But, hopefully, with a different outcome to last year.”

Chris May, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Golf, said: “The Dubai Golf Trophy was founded on the principle of raising the profile of golf in the region and bringing both amateur and professional golfers from clubs all over the UAE together in a competitive and enjoyable format. The tournament provides a focus for players to aim for throughout the qualifying events counting towards EGF and UAE PGA Order of Merits during the season and culminating in a season-ending spectacle on two of the finest courses in the region – especially exciting this tournament as we host the event during the 2023 Ryder Cup weekend. Best of luck to both teams!”

The two-day event will be played on Earth Course on October 1 for morning foursomes and afternoon fourball matches and will conclude with the singles matches on Monday October 2 on the Championship Course at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.

Teams

Professionals
Non-playing Captain: Jack Woods
Louis Gaughan
Stuart Smith
Sujjan Singh
Graham Forbes
Matt Rice
Tom Ogilvie
Jules Lompech
David Gray
Michael Major
Sam Mclaren
Steven Munro
Purna Sharma
Phil Waine
Mike Bolt
Matt Brookes
Tom Hansen
Olivia Jackson
Lea Pouillard

Amateur Team
Captain: David Guinee
Sam Mullane
Jay Mullane
Steven Kelbrick
Dominic Morton
Rami Samawi
Viktor Kofod-Olsen
Thomas Nesbitt
Dan Byrne
Johnathan Selvaraj
Jake Wiltshire
Dan Kirkwood
Sam Mullane
Craig Vance
Max Burrow
Simon Dunn
Jamie Camero
Aoife Kelly

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Finnigan and McNamara pair up for triumph
James Finnigan and Alan McNamara took the plaudits at the Thursday Curry Club Pairs Scramble played across the front nine of the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The winners scored a net 28 (eight-under) ahead of JGE Men’s Captain Jonathan Hall and Daniel Dickinson, and Jane Vorster and Mark Castell.

Suresh takes SGSC Summer Senior Open
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club hosted its eighth Senior Summer Open Golf Championship, with 30 players battling it out in the summer heat. It was Suresh Shewakrami who came out on top with 40 stableford points. Just the one point behind was Mahomed Suleman Nooor. In a third place was Mahomed Mhadi. In the super senior division for golfers aged 60+ it was Philip Deeb who went home with the trophy.

Burrow bags the win
The Ping Dubai Creek Summer Open saw 60 participants taking part. Max Burrow was the deserving champion thanks to a three-under 68, ahead of Mark Williams. The men’s net category went to Tadaaki Ito and Shiba Wahid took the Ladies crown.

Khanna can do it
Ravi Khanna claimed the August Medalford event at Jumeirah Golf Estates with a net 68 (four-under).
The winner of the Gents Division A was Rory Woodland, who scored a net 69 ahead of Gerhard Vorster. The Gents Division B winner was Steve Noon with a net 68.
Robert Standing (pictured) bagged a hole in one on the eighth as well as winning Nearest the Pin.

Glory for George in Sharjah
The August stableford event at Sharjah Golf and Shooting club was won by George Fitchet, who scored 37 points, with Balsajith Sivadas runner-up.

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King Kang claims Creek Medal
The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club hosted its monthly OMA Emirates Monthly Medal, with James Kang taking Round 4 with an even-par 71. Best Gross score went to Samara D’Silva (76), beating Obediah Ayton on better back 9. The Ladies Division was won by Janet Kim with an 81. After Round 4, our Net Order Of Merit is led by Anish Bhatia with 245 points and the Gross OOM is led by Miki Mirza with 270 points.

Sam wins battle of the Mullane brothers
The Jumeirah Golf Estates Men’s Amateur Open Champion for 2023 was won by Sam Mullane on 3-under, one stroke ahead of his brother Jay Mullane. Welsh International Joe Jones was third on one-over.
Daniel Butteriss won the net division by three shots on 3-under  over James Harrison and Raghav Gulati

Malshers take Trump Pairs Matchplay
Emma and Henry Malsher won the 2022/23 Trump International Dubai Pairs Club Matchplay with a 1-up victory over Jo Gwyn and Natalie Walsh. As darkness descended onto the 18th green, a two putt from 60 foot by Emma secured the 1 up victory in the better ball format. Lyndon Richards was crowned the Men’s Matchplay Champion for 2022/23 after a 3&1 victory in the final over previous champion John White.

Sylvia and Dedrie take the JGE Stableford
Jumeirah Golf Estates also held its high-scoring pairs accumulator Stableford competition over the Fire Course. With 73 points, Sylvia van Der Tol (23) and Deirdre Joan Kemp (17) were the winners, ahead of Jacqueline Burns (33) and Juliette Castell (35). Third place went to JGE Lady Captain Evelyn Downham (18) and Sarah Blomfield (20).

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Hannah Alan. EGF

The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the March EGF Monthly Medal at Al Hamra Golf Club supported by eGolf Megastore on Saturday.
With a total of 36 points, Mohamed Darwish won the overall Stableford, followed by Yaser Al Marzooqi. Rashed Al Emadi took Division A, and Division B was led by Shawqi Sajwani.  Hannah Alan won the Elite Division Ladies, followed by Jamie Camero.
In Elite Division – Men, Mohammed Skaik came out as the winner. In the Senior Division, for those who are 50 years of age or older, Amir Barki collected 36 points to win the division.

Turnbull and Mujarkech pair up

Jumeirah Golf Estates hosted the UAE Qualifier event for the International Pairs, an international tournament played over five continents, with the top national amateur teams representing their country or territory to be in with a chance to compete in the Grand Finals.

Thirty-eight pairs played the Betterball format over the Fire Course on Saturday.

Oliver Turnball (7) and Haiyan Mujarkech (12) were Saturdays winning pair with a score of 46 Stableford points. The runners-up determined through a countback and by just one point were Adam Hodgkins (7) and Zak El Taher (11). David Marshall and Russell Wilson picked up the third-place spot.

Dorin-Mirel Matieu (8) and his daughter Anca (+1) won in the mixed pairs division with 39 points. The runners-up were Gerhard and Jane Vorster. Cavit and Dilek Yildez came third with 36 points. The penultimate qualifier stage of the International Pairs event is being held at The Montgomerie on March 31.

Seo takes Ladies Monthly Medal at Dubai Creek

Yujung Seo. Dubai Creek

Yujung Seo won the third Ladies Monthly Medal at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, with a seven-under 64. Taking first place in Division A Shiba Wahid, and the Division B winner was Ya Zhang who scored a 68 net (-3).

De Vries and Roeterdink secure Laidies Pairs Scramble

Jumeirah Golf Estates Pairs Scramble winners. JGE

Jacqueline de Vires and Willemijn Roeterdink were the overall winners of the Ladies Pairs Scramble Event held on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The runners-up by one shot and determined through a count-back were Ritta Saarinen and Daisy Tuliao, ahead of Jane Vorster and Deirdre Joan Kemp, with a net five-under 67.

Sulaiman takes Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club Championship

Ramli Sulaiman. SGSC

Ramli Sulaiman took top spot in the 15th Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club Championship on Sunday, winning by two shots from Chris Bagge, with Sami Butt third.

Bainbridge on top at JGE

The Jumeirah Golf Estates winners. JGE

Jumeirah Golf Estates held its annual Club Championship over the Fire and Earth course in a 36-hole two-day event, with 135 members competing. The men’s division was won by David Bainbridge (143), one ahead of Raghav Malik. The Ladies’ Champion was Anca Mateiu, scoring 148. James Finnigan was the Seniors Division Champion

Camero claims JGE Ladies Amateur Open

Jamie Camero. JGE

Jamie Camero claimed the 2023 Jumeirah Golf Estates Ladies Amateur Open. The 18-hole event played over the Fire Course at JGE and was the final qualifier event of the 2022-2023 Emirates Golf Federation Ladies Order of Merit. Camero’s 68 was three shots clear of the rest of the field. The runner-up of the gross division was Anca Mateiu. Bettina Smith from JGE won the Net Division with a 65.

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Laila triumphs at Sharjah
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club hosted its 14th Ladies Open Golf Championship, with Leila Aghabi winning out with a level-par 72.

Green on top at JGE
Richard Green claimed the Jumeirah Golf Estates January OMA Emirates Medalford on the Earth Course. Runner-up was Marc Begg. The ladies winner was Willemijn Roeterdink.

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The achieved the remarkable feat of shooting a gross score of 70 (-1) at the fine age of 70, one of the games rarest achievements.

Shooting your age in golf is one of the games toughest tasks, with less than 1 per cent of golfers managing to achieve such a challenge, but the experienced Dubai Creek Scratch Team Captain did so in sensational style, compiling a round of 70 (-1), consisting of 3 birdies on holes 8, 11 and the challenging 18.

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At 6,849 yards, from the blue tees, Dubai Creek is well known for its challenging tee shots and tricky course design, so this accomplishment is an impressive score to add to a golfing CV at any age.

“This one of my greatest golfing rounds and something I’ve always wanted to achieve,” said John. “I was nervous with a few holes to go, as it’s so hard thing to achieve this in golf and of course you have to be a certain age to do it. I had a three-foot putt on my final hole to finish off the round, thankfully it went in.

“I’ve had a few rounds in the 60s, but I was a lot younger then.”

John’s handicap was 7.9 when he played this round, which meant his course handicap of 11 added up to an astounding net 59. It’s safe to say John ran away with any of the clubs competitions happening on that day.

John has been a member of the club since 1995, his best round coming in his 2013 Summer Open victory, firing a superb gross score of 67. In spite being three shots better, eight years on this round of 70 certainly takes pole position in John’s most impressive rounds.

Michael Major, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Director of Golf said: “John has been knocking on the door of this achievement for some time! As golfers, shooting your age is something we all dream of and so it’s fantastic to see John triumph in this challenge.”

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