Winning the December Match was the team made up of siblings Fatma Kaldat and Abdulla Kaldat with Mahdi Al Haj and Rased Al Naqbi.

This year, the EGF Monthly Matches are taking a new direction by varying the format each time. This approach ensures that all players have the opportunity to play with different people in different formats, always with the goal of having fun and competing together.

In this, the second Monthly Match of the 2023-24 season, the winning team had an impressive 91 points. Abdulla, who is currently on the UAE National Junior Golf Team, had this to say following the their victory, “It was fun to play with my sister and be on the same team, we look forward to doing that more in the future”.

In second place was the team of Mohammed Thabet, Emile Gonzalvez, Thomas Nesbitt, and Marwan Al Emadi with 86 points. While in third on 85 points was Ihaab Tarmoom, Ahmed Al Blooshi, Omar Al Shamsi, and Jonathan Selvaraj.

This was the second Monthly Match of the 2023-24 season – Emirates Golf Federation

On Course Competitions:
Ladies Nearest The Pin – Aasiya Saleem
Mens Nearest The Pin – Jonathan Selvaraj
Ladies Longest Drive – Intissar Rich
Mens Longest Drive – Rashed Al Emadi

At the prize giving for the Monthly Match, Emirates Golf Federation Vice-Chairman General Abdulla Alhashmi presented the medalist from the 2023 Ladies and Junior Pan Arab Golf Championship which was hosted in Saudi on November 28-30.

The next EGF Monthly Match will be hosted at Arabain Ranches Golf Club, on 6th January under a different format.

Images: Emirates Golf Federation

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Hosted by Hero Dubai Desert Classic in collaboration with Emirates Golf Federation, registration is now open for the 2024 tournament which will take place on 13th and 14th January at Emirates Golf Club.

Following a historic inaugural edition in 2023, which saw champion Joe Jones take victory after the Briton’s two-stroke triumph, organisers are looking forward to welcoming golf’s brightest young stars at the start of the new year.

The youth tournament, open to players aged 18 and under, will take place just a few days before golf’s top stars take to the greens for the 35th edition of the historic Hero Dubai Desert Classic from 18th to 21st January.

As part of the 36-hole tournament, golf’s next generation will each play one round on the famed Faldo and Majlis courses, giving amateurs an opportunity to experience what it is like to be a professional at an elite tournament with access to the courses, driving range, locker rooms and lounges.

Simon Corkill, Executive Tournament Director of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, said: “The game of golf is growing at a rapid pace across the globe, and it’s no different in the Middle East region with a large number of young players taking to the courses every week.

“As organisers of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, we are committed to nurturing young talent and developing the sport’s stars of tomorrow regularly and the 2024 Junior Dubai Desert Classic reaffirms this. Not only can juniors look forward to a unique opportunity of playing in world-class facilities in a professional-like tournament setting at the Emirates Golf Club but playing against the best young talents in the region will help their game to the next level.”

Following the tournament, organisers have confirmed the winning player of the tournament will enjoy a range of exclusive prizes, including invites to the Faldo Series Grand Final 2024 and the Shubhankar Sharma Junior Invitational Final 2024 alongside several experiences across the weekend of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Registration closes on 15th December at midday. Players must be aged 18 or under on 13th January 2024 and hold a valid handicap of 14.4 or below.

To register or for more information, click here.

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Winning gold for the UAE in the Girls 15 and Under Division was Sara Abubaker, Maya Gaudi, and Aasiya Saleem. Aasiya was the front-runner for the team with rounds of 75-67-72 to finish two under par and claiming the silver medal in the Individual Category. Maya took the bronze medal in the division also. While back in the team category, Tunisia took silver, and the Egypt team bronze.

UAE Girls 15 & Under Team – Emirates Golf Federation

The UAE Ladies Team with Intissar Rich, Jamie Camero, and Alia Alemadi won the silver in the Ladies’ Team Division. Jamie led the way for the UAE with rounds of 70-74-72 and also taking home the silver in the Individual Category. Team Morocco came out on top overall and Lebanon won bronze in the Ladies’ Team division.

The medals kept coming for the UAE.  In the Boys 18 & Under Mohammad Skaik, Rashid Aljassmy, and Sayed Ahmed came away with silver. Morocco impressively ran away with division winning gold by more than 30 shots. But the competition between the UAE and the eventual bronze team Egypt was a tight race with the UAE pipping them by just three shots.

Abdulla Darwish won silver in the Boys 13 & Under Individual Category after firing an impressive three under par 69 for his second round which gave him enough to win via countback. Egypt won the gold and Jordan took bronze in the team category.

Competing in the UAE Boys 15 & Under Team division and placing fifth in the Team Category were Marwan Alemadi, Abdulla Salmeen, and Mohammed Thabet. Tunisia won gold, Egypt won silver, and Saudi Arabia won bronze in the team category.

Moving forward the teams and players will focus on playing the Emirates Golf Federation Order of Merit events. Some of the players will even travel and compete in World Amateur Golf Ranking events to continue to develop their game.

Images: Emirates Golf Federation

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Playing at the par 3 course at Emirates Golf Club and sponsored by eGolf Megastore, 34 young inspiring golfers competed across 12 different prizes.

The EGF aims to use the Future Falcons National Junior Development Program and these par 3 events to push participation for all national and residents. Most importantly, the EGF is implementing a program that will not only develop golfers but also focus on Long Term Athletic Development.

34 young inspiring golfers took part at Emirates Golf Club – Emirates Golf Federation

Top spot in the Beginner’s Girls Division was Latifa Kalbat, followed by Latifa Al Marri. The winner of the Beginner’s Boys Division was Mohammed Al Tayer and in second was Mansour Faghini Al Awadhi.

Moving forward into the Intermediate Level, Ali Al Haddad was the winner and Mohammed Al Haddad finished as the runner-up in the division. After competing in last season’s Beginner’s Division, Ishba Alabbar took the step up to the Intermediate Division and came in second place to Hind Almaazmi.

Finally in the Advanced Division, Latifa Al Jassmy followed by her sister Salama Al Jassmy, and the boys Ali Almaazmi, followed by Mahdi Al Haj were the proud winners.

“It was great to see all our students out on the course again after a successful pilot at the beginning of the year. Emirates Golf Club were fantastic hosts, and we cannot wait to see the number of participants grow in this next season. We encourage all juniors of any ability to get in touch and join the league. Thank you to eGolf Megastore for supporting this project and thank you to my team for making this possible. See you at the next one”, said national coach, Cameron Van Rooyen.

Image: Emirates Golf Federation

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Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Department of Culture and Tourism, the men’s Eisenhower Trophy is scheduled for October 18-21 while the women’s Espirito Santo Trophy takes place the following week from October 25-28.

The UAE men’s team will be captained by star player Ahmad Skaik and he will be joined by current UAE Junior Order of Merit winner Rayan Ahmed as well as 2023 Robert Rock Abu Dhabi Championship winner Thomas Nesbitt.

“It is an honour to represent the country in any event, and to do it in the biggest amateur team event, especially on home soil, makes it even more special,” Skaik said.

“I am excited about this opportunity and proud to serve as the captain. I couldn’t compete much last year due to my injury, so I am eagerly anticipating the challenge.”

Ahmed, who also achieved a top 10 finish at the 2023 European Golf Championships, added: “It’s truly a dream come true to participate in a tournament where golf legends like Tiger (Woods), Rory (McIlroy), and (Jon) Rahm have played. I’ll have the opportunity to test my skills against the very best in the world.”

The women’s representatives include 2023 Faldo Series Middle East Championship winner Jamie Camero, 2022 All African Challenge Trophy champion Intissar Rich and Lara El Chaib, who won two events in England last year.

“The WATC will bring together the best of the best amateurs from all over the world and I’m so honoured to be a part of it, especially in front of our home crowd,” said Camero. “I’m guaranteed to learn a lot from the week.”

Rich, who has previously played in Ladies European Tour events, added: “I’m very excited to be part of the UAE Ladies Team and to play golf at Abu Dhabi Golf Club for the Espirito Santo Trophy.

“This course is known for being tough and used to host the HSBC Championship. Representing the UAE is a big honour, and I can’t wait to play golf with my teammates.”

Both tournaments are set to feature 36 countries with each nation having two or three playing representatives with some of the best amateur players in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, including current World No. 1 Christo Lamprecht.

The 22-year-old South African grabbed the spotlight earlier this year when he posted a 66 to hold the first-round lead at the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.

“It’s always a great privilege to represent your country,” said Lamprecht. “I’m a very proud South African, I’m looking forward to it and playing alongside my fellow South Africans. It’s time we do really good in the event as historically we haven’t done too well. I think it could be a really special one for us.”

The best two scores from each day’s play go toward the team’s score for each round with the 72-hole total combining to give each nation’s score for the full championship.

Both tournaments were last held in 2022 in France where Italy emerged victorious at the Eisenhower Trophy on 31-under par, while Sweden claimed the Espirito Santo Trophy on 13-under.

Main image: Ahmad Skaik. EGF

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Women’s Golf Month is here once again and June has seen the annual drive toward equal opportunities in the sport both on and off the course.

As the occasion was celebrated across the UAE, a historic moment was marked earlier this month as the R&A confirmed that the UAE has become the first country in the world to have every club signed up to the Women in Golf Charter, which leads the R&A’s drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the golf industry.

The signing of the R&A’s Women In Golf Charter at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Supplied

At an event to mark the signing, General Abdulla Alhashmi, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation said: “The Emirates Golf Federation is proud that the UAE is the first country in the world to have all its golf clubs signed up to the Women in Golf Charter. Today’s celebration of women in golf is a great example of the different initiatives that the R&A can bring to the UAE and the region. With this being Women’s Golf Month it is a perfect time to celebrate having all affiliated UAE golf clubs signing the charter and collaborating to encourage women’s golf participation at every level including professionally.”

To mark Women’s Golf Month, Golf Digest Middle East spoke to some of the most influential women in the sport in the UAE to tell us about their experiences and the changes they have seen during their time here:

Bindu Mohandas, Office Manager, Emirates Golf Federation
My primary role at the EGF is handling EGF memberships and player handicaps as well as supporting the team in event management.
Over the past three decades I have been here, I have seen a steady growth in the number of women taking up the game in the UAE. The level of competitive golf has also intensified in amateur levels, thanks to the Order of Merit Ladies Opens and Inter-Club Challenges to name just two. We have quite a few WAGR ranked golfers as well in the country, while the UAE national ladies team is getting better and better.
The increase in female teaching pros at a number of the clubs across the UAE has helped in attracting Emirati girls and women to the game.
During my time, I have been fortunate to meet some of the top professional golfers up close while I worked with Dubai Desert Classic and Dubai Ladies Masters operations teams. It has been an exciting learning experience and it is also delightful to watch homegrown prodigies making their mark in regional and international golf scenes.
The best change I have witnessed is the introduction of short-game formats, par-3 events and ladies’ open days across the clubs. An increase in initiatives such as weekday competitions, discounted membership fees could attract even more females to the game and more ladies’ golf societies would be helpful too.
Golf is the simply best outdoor family sport — there is fun, mental and physical activity and I don’t think there is another sport that is more sustainable. Golf takes you closer nature than any other sport.

Sandy Meyer. Arabian Ranches

Sandy Meyer, PGA Professional, Arabian Ranches Golf Club
I’ve lived and worked as a golf professional in Dubai for 33 Years and have watched the women’s game grow considerably since I have been in Dubai.
What was once viewed as a sport for the older generation, we have seen many more young girls starting to learn the game through our junior programmes, as well as seeing more interest from ladies taking up the game at a much younger age.
There has also been a huge growth in the game for women through modernisation, which has helped golf become more attractive to the fairer sex. The old stigma seems to have fallen away to a game which incorporates not just the physical enjoyment of sport, but also includes a strong social dynamic as well as attractive fashion trends.
One of my most memorable moments in life was when I caddied on the European Ladies Tour in the 1980s, this was an incredible experience and gave me the opportunity to rub shoulders with some amazing players like Dame Laura Davies.
What is important to know is that golf can be learnt at any age. It’s also important to understand that learning golf is challenging but at the same time rewarding in so many ways.

Nishanthi Balasuriya​, Golf Operations Administrator, Emirates Golf Club
I have been in the UAE for the last 27 years, joining EGC in June 1996. So much has changed since then with the rapid development of Dubai and increased number of golf courses around the city.
The game has gained immense popularity among women and UAE nationals. At the beginning it was few Western ladies playing the game, but now you could see it is becoming popular across all nationalities. Through the young girls taking up the game, you can see the huge prospect for golf in Dubai. It is so good  to see young Emirati girls taking up the game and I would not have dreamt that 25 years ago.
With the real estate boom in Dubai, main luxury apartments are being built around the golf courses, increasing popularity further, allowing women at home to take up the game more easily. Golf has become a passion for some of the ladies and they make the clubs the place where they meet friends and spent some quality time.
When I look back at all these years where it started and how far it has come, it feels so amazing and this will never stop.

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Olivia Jackson, LPGA Golf Professional, Emirates Golf Club
I’m currently the LPGA teaching professional at EGC, and have been based in Dubai since January 2020.
Covid definitely helped the game of golf in the UAE. Pushing more people outdoors with social distancing.  Since moving here I’ve really seen an increase in the number of women taking the sport up, this includes junior girls and young women too.
For me when I was growing up watching golf, Annika Sorentstam, and Lorena Ochoa dominate the women’s game and made it very exciting and made it more athletic. I love to watch the Solheim Cup — the tension and competitiveness between the USA and Europe always makes for the best viewing. When I saw Suzann Petersen make the winning putt in her final Solheim Cup was emotional and fantastic to watch.
I think the continued monetary increase for the main tours and the entry level tours will see more women get into golf and make the game more competitive. It’s nowhere near the men’s in terms of prize money and we need to see that gap closer together if we want to see growth in the women’s game. More money focused on the lower tours to help develop aspiring professionals would really help.
I’d also like to see more funding put behind the junior game to encourage young girls that golf isn’t just a short-term recreational game but a sport for life that can take you down many different avenues and meet people from all walks of life!

Pansy Gonsalvez. Dubai Golf

Pansy Gonsalvez​, Head of International Sales, Dubai Golf
Having started my career in travel and tourism, I moved to Dubai Golf 18 years ago, and was recently promoted to Head of International Sales.
My focus is to increase awareness and promote the UAE as a golf destination. This has resulted in a close relationship with all the golf clubs here in the UAE, tourism boards, local and international partners, hotels in the region. I represent Dubai Golf and Viya Golf at various international golf exhibitions and travel roadshows. Over the years this has built strong and long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders in the industry.
Unlike when I started in the industry, golf has evolved to become more inclusive to all. The number of women players and members in the UAE has grown substantially over the years, and golf clubs have taken the initiative by organising ladies tournaments, hiring women golf pros and offering group lessons with a social element to promote the sport to even more women.
Only last week, the UAE became the first country to sign up all its golf clubs to the R&A’s Women in Golf Charter. This is in support of R&A’s drive to increase the number of women and girls playing golf, and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the industry.
The first time I ever played the game was at the Academy Course at Dubai Creek Golf Club, even before I started working with Dubai Golf, and I had a birdie on a rather challenging hole. That motivated me to stick with and enjoy the game, and also helped with the subsequent decision to move in to the industry shortly after.
Other memorable moments included playing DP World European Tour and Omega Dubai Ladies Masters Pro-Ams with some of the world’s best professional players — who play at a level that I, as an amateur, found intimidating.
While golf is only about 35 years old in the region, women have made great strides to catch up with their male counterparts, both on the course, and behind the scenes. The UAE has actively created opportunities and has fostered a supportive environment for women in sports.
Golf has become an escape from the grind of everyday life, it is a chance to re-invigorate oneself — just as much as a day at the spa. Golf is not just a sport, but also a social activity, with the opportunity to meet new people.  It offers a support system to get you to any level you want based on your time, inclination and ability.
Golf is social and an exercise that can be played you can play anywhere in the world and for us women, interestingly golf fashion (apparel) is become fun.

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All 22 golf clubs in the UAE have signed The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter to demonstrate their collective commitment to growing golf among women and girls in the region.

The UAE is the first ever country to sign all clubs to the charter.

The Women in Golf Charter leads The R&A’s drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the golf industry.

Since its launch in 2018, more than 1,300 organisations in 75 countries have signed the Charter.   

The Women in Golf Charter aims to inspire an industry-wide commitment to developing a more inclusive culture within golf around the world and to enable more women and girls to flourish at all levels of the sport.

The Women in Golf Charter specifically aims to:

• Strengthen the focus on gender balance and provide a united position for the golf industry
• Commit national federations and organisations to support measures targeted at increasing participation of women, girls and families in golf
• Call on signatories to take positive action to support the recruitment, retention and progression of women working at all levels of the sport
• Set individual targets for national federations for participation and membership and annual reporting of progress
• Develop an inclusive environment for women and girls within golf

Adoption of the Charter requires signatories to make meaningful and tangible pledges to build on current initiatives and develop new projects that will focus on encouraging more women and girls to play golf and stay within the sport, while also empowering women to enjoy successful careers working within the golf industry.

Some Charter commitments that have been made by golf clubs in the UAE include:

• Encourage more women and girls’ exposure on website and social media channels.
• Providing training and education for staff and stakeholders to promote diversity and inclusion and eliminate barriers or biases that may exist.
• Create a pathway to encourage women to continue to participate in the sport from new women academy members through to membership of the club.
• Establish quarterly reviews between the charter champion and management to evaluate the delivery of existing commitments.

Jackie Davidson, Director of Golf Development at The R&A and Neal Graham, Development Manager — Middle East and India at The R&A, outlined how the golf industry can work together to achieve these goals.

Davidson said: “The Women in Golf Charter has really galvanised the golf industry around a shared vision for golf and driven change. Since 2018 we have seen over 1,300 organisations in 75 countries, including the UAE, make their commitment to the Charter and the development of women and girls’ golf. We are already seeing the benefits of this in golf participation numbers around the world, a trend that The R&A and all signatories have a responsibility towards continuing.”

Graham added: “The UAE has a proud history of supporting golf at the very highest levels including hosting professional and elite amateur championships for the world’s best golfers. But equally important is providing the opportunity for everyone to experience and enjoy golf. The R&A is delighted that all 22 golf clubs in the UAE are signatories of the Women in Golf Charter which will position golf as a welcoming sport for women to engage with and contribute the further success of golf in the country.”

Other organisations who have pledged their support as signatories of the Charter include the Emirates Golf Federation, IMG and the DP World Tour.

General Abdulla Alhashmi, Vice Chairman of the EGF, said: “The Emirates Golf Federation is proud that the UAE is the first country in the world to have all its golf clubs signed up to the Women in Golf Charter. With this being Women’s Golf Month it is a perfect time to celebrate having all affiliated UAE golf clubs signing the charter and collaborating to encourage women’s golf participation at every level including professionally. We look forward to continuing to work with all associations and governing bodies within the sport to grow the game.”

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Al Emadi competing at Taiwan Amateur Golf Championship
UAE National Team member Rashid Al Emadi will participate in the 30th Taiwan Amateur Golf Championship at Pei Tou Kuo Hua Golf & Country Club. The event will have both individual and team leaderboards, with the action beginning on Monday. “I am honored to be here in Taiwan this week,” Al Emadi said. “As always, I will try my best and use my training to compete this week.”

Noel O’Leary and Steve Drake. JGE

Spicy evening of golf at JGE
Things got spicy at Jumeirah Golf Estates as the inaugural Thursday Curry Club event took place last week. Some 24 players took part on the Fire Course, followed by a meal at Kasturi restaurant. The winners were Noel O’Leary and Steve Drake with a net score of 30 for a six-under total. David Tarbotton and Tommy Carr were second.

Ismail Zein. SGSC

Ismail takes the Captains Cay plaudits
Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club and club captain Ravi AE hosted the 11th Captains Day on Sunday and it was Zein Ismail who emerged victorious with 36 Stableford points, ahead of David Murphy and Amir Inam.

Kieran Casey and Paul Ludlam. JGE

Casey and Ludlam win Jumeriah Pairs
The latest Jumeriah Pairs event took place on the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates over the weekend, with Kieran Casey and Paul Ludlam claiming the Better-Ball Stableford crown, with 48 points. Imran Dadabhoy and Nadeem Malak were runners-up.

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The Emirates Golf Federation held the Order of Merit Championship at Al Ain Equestrian Shooting & Golf Club over the weekend, with Rami Samawi and Intissar Rich winning the Men’s and Ladies’ Divisions respectively. Aayan Dadabhoy claimed the Junior Division.   

The EGF Order of Merit Championship was a three-day event for the men and ladies, which awared World Amateur Golf Ranking points, while the juniors competed over two days.

Samawi shot 212 to take the men’s title, while Rich’s identical score took the ladies’ crown.

“The first two days the wind was tough to play in but I scrambled well all weekend in order to win,” Intissar said. “The golf course was in great condition and it was fun to play with the best ladies in the EGF Order of Merit”.

Dadabhoy came out on top in the mixed juniors in a one-hole playoff against Rayan Ahmed after both finished with a 145 total.

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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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