SKAIK’S PREVAIL AT THE 2022 UAE PRESIDENTS CUP

Al Emadi Goes Back-to-Back

(Abu Dhabi, UAE) – On February 19-20, 2022 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted over 100 United Arab Emirates (UAE) national golfers, at the 2021 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. The 10th edition of the UAE Presidents Cup did not disappoint. Ahmad Skaik was the overall champion for his second time, Alia Al Emadi defended her title in the Ladies Division, and brother of Ahmad, Mohamed Skaik won the Junior Division.

The 2022 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC Winners with His Highness Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, His Excellency Shaikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, and Najeeb Busheri

 

To celebrate this year’s Presidents Cup, the award ceremony was graced by His Highness Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and His Excellency Shaikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, and Head of Network Distribution at HSBC UAE, Najeeb Busheri.

Ahmad Skaik cruised to victory as he fired rounds of 74-73 for a championship total of 147, 3-over-par. This is Ahmad’s second time winning the Presidents Cup. Ahmad had this to say after the championship, “this year’s win is special for me and my family. To win the Presidents Cup and to have my brother win the Junior Division at the same time, will be something that we will remember forever. I wasn’t hitting the ball particularly well off the tee this weekend but I scrambled well and made a lot of pars. Coming off playing four consecutive weeks on the DP World Tour, it is time for a little break and focus on my studies. It is an honor to win the UAE Presidents Cup and I am grateful for all of the support that I have received from the EGF and entire the UAE. I’d like to thank my family, coaches, and of course my teammates for pushing me and making me a better person on and off the course.”

Ahmad Skaik is currently ranked the 31st best amateur in the world by the World Amateur Golf Rankings sanctioned by The R&A and the USGA.

Taking the Runner-Up prize was last year’s champion, Khalid Yousuf. Yousuf shot rounds of 76-79 for a total of 155. Rounding out the Top-3 and coming in Third Place after a countback, was Khaled Salmeen with rounds of 79-80 for a total of 159.

The Overall Net winner for the event was Walid Al Attar. Walid was playing in his first “national championship” in over 10 years. Playing off a 10.4 golfers’ handicap, Walid finished with a Net Total of 130 for the two days.

The Senior Division saw more than 15 different competitors that were over the age of 50 years old competing for a prize. The winner of the Senior Division with gross scores of 77-84 for a total of 161 was EGF Secretary General, Mr. Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi.

Defending her title and going back-to-back in the Ladies Division was Alia Al Emadi. Alia shot rounds of 82-81 for a championship of 163. Alia had this to say after her victory. “It feels amazing to not only win the Ladies Division two years in a row but also it proves to myself that my hard work is paying off. The Presidents Cup is the biggest tournament for Emiratis in the UAE. One thing I particularly love about the Presidents Cup is the fact that all golfers from the UAE reunite to compete together. This weekend my putting has really stepped up. I made some key putts to save my score.”

The Ladies Overall Net winner was Faye Al Bolooshi with a net score of 139.

In the always growing Junior Division, and following in his brother’s footsteps, Mohammed Skaik walked away with the 2022 Junior Division title. Mohammed shot a championship total of 161 to claim his first UAE Presidents Cup Junior victory.

Winning the Runner-Up prize in the junior division was Rashid Al Jassmy with a championship total of 164. Taking home, the junior net prize was Abdulla Al Suwaidi.

In efforts to develop the game of golf within the national community, the 2022 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC also hosted a 9-Hole Championship on the Garden Course at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. On a modified 9 holes, this year’s event also offered the UAE Special Olympic Team players to compete in the 9-Hole Championship.

21 members of the EGF National Foundation Squad and three players from the UAE Special Olympic Golf Team competed in the 9-Hole Championship. Winning the 9-Hole Championship this year was UAE Special Olympic Team player Ali Bin Sumaida. Ali had a Hole-In-One on hole seven and an eagle on hole eight on his way to shooting an impressive 37 (1-over-par).

Latifa Al Jassmy was the Runner Up and UAE Special Olympic Team members, Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi and Vincent Bower won Third and Fourth Place.

General Abdullah Alhashmi, Vice-Chairman of the EGF had this to say following the championship. “Congratulations to all of the winners. On behalf of the Emirates Golf Federation, we would like to thank HSBC for their continued support of this amazing championship. This weekend is a true celebration of UAE golf. Thank you to and Abu Dhabi Golf Club and to The Westin, Abu Dhabi for hosting our players and families. Lastly, thank you to Abu Dhabi Sports Council and eGolf Megastore for enhancing our championship. UAE golf is moving forward, we have a lot of work to do, together with our partners and stakeholders we will achieve our goals.”

About the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF)

The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) was formed in 1995 and is the Governing Body of Golf in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The EGF administrates and provides the United States Golf Association (USGA) Handicap System to all EGF members. The EGF sanctions all amateur and professional golfing events and activates in the UAE.

The EGF is a non-profit organization with the goals and responsibility of increasing awareness and participation in golf. The EGF actively conducts an Order of Merit Season, National Junior Development Program, and Junior and Senior National Team Programs. The EGF and UAE golf clubs work closely together to help shape the future of golf in the UAE.

 

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PRESIDENTS CUP 2022

Ahmad Skaik leads by two shots after Round One of the 2022 Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.

Ahmad Skaik (EGF) shot a first round of two over par 74, to take a two-shot lead into tomorrow’s (Sunday) second and final round of the 2022 Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.

The 24 year old UAE National golfer, Skaik, winner of the Presidents Cup in 2020, which was played at the neighbouring course at Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, was out in two over par 38, having teed off on hole 1.

He came back in level par with a birdie on the home hole, his only other birdie came on hole 3.

On completing his round Ahmad, the current Number 31 in the R&A’s Men’s World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) commented, ‘I was far too wild off the tee today. My approach shots, mainly hit the greens in regulation, but were too far away from the pin, and I did well to two putt some of them. Hitting too many approach shots from the rough is never ideal around this or any golf course, with some shots flying and others dying on me. I was unlucky on hole 7, where my tee shot plugged in the greenside bunker and I had to settle for a bogey four. I know what I have to work on before tomorrow’s (Sunday) second round, it is my tee shots.’

The National Course for the first round was set up at 6513 yards, par 72.

Tomorrow’s course will be set up for the Men’s Division slightly longer at 6775 yards.

In second place in this 36-hole UAE National Championship, is Khalid Yousuf, four-time Presidents Cup champion, including victory in 2021, with a four over par 76, with two birdies on holes 2 and 16 and six bogeys.

In addition to Ahmad Skaik and Yousuf, five other players broke 80, Omar Thabit, Walid Alattar, Obaid al Heloo, Khaled al Salmeen and Rashed al Emadi, all with 79’s.

Leading the Seniors UAE National Division, who played from the more generous white tees is Khalid Mubarak with a gross 77.

Abdulrahman Allaqeeti (26) arguably, shot one of the rounds of the day, with a gross 86 and net 60, which will be looked at seriously by the Presidents Cup organisers, the Emirates Golf Federation for handicap revision post event.

The Ladies UAE National Division is led by Reema Al Heloo with an 81, closely followed by 2021 UAE National Ladies Champion, Alia Al Emadi and Aliya Al Qubaisi both shooting 82.

The Junior UAE Nationals Division is led by Abdulla al Suwaidi with a gross 83, followed by Mohammad Skaik (84) and Rashid Al Jassmy (86).

On the 9-hole Garden Course at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, tomorrow (Sunday) there are Junior UAE National and Adult UAE National events for development players, not holding official handicaps, as well as an EGDA (European Disabled Golfers Association) Division. These events have tee times from 11 am.

83 players competed in the first round of the Presidents Cup, with HE Sheikh Fahim al Qasimi, Chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation, striking one of the opening tee shots in the first group of the day.

The second round will be played tomorrow (Sunday), in this event title sponsored by HSBC and supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the General Authority of Sport and E-Golf Megastore.

Presidents Cup: First Round Scores (Par 72, Gross)

Men’s Tournament

Ahmad Skaik 74

Khalid Yousuf 76

Omar Thabit 79

Walid Alattar 79

Khaled Salmeen 79

Rashed al Emadi 79

 

Ladies Division (Par 72, Gross)

Reema al Heloo 81

Alia al Emadi 82

Aliya al Qubaisi 82

 

Seniors Division (Par 72, Gross)

Khalid Mubarak (11). 77.

Sultan Abdulali (12). 78.

Khalfan Al Kaabi (7). 79.

 

Junior Division (Par 72, Gross)

Abdulla al Suwaidi 83

Mohammad Skaik 84

Rashid al Jassmy 86

 

UAE TEAM LOOKING TO IMPRESS ON HOME SOIL AT NOMURA CUP

(Dubai, UAE) – The top amateur golfers in the United Arab Emirates are ready to test their mettle on the worldwide stage as the Nomura Cup comes to the Middle East for the first time in its 52-year history from October 22- 25.

UAE Team (L-R - Khalid Yousuf, Ahmed Skaik, Coach Greg Holmes and Rashid Hamood)

UAE Team (L-R – Khalid Yousuf, Ahmed Skaik, Coach Greg Holmes and Rashid Hamood)

 The prestigious tournament, taking place at Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, provides the opportunity for the UAE team to compete against 26 other amateur teams from countries like: Australia, China, India and Japan which is a fresh and exciting challenge compared to playing close rivals in the Middle East region.

The UAE are taking the Nomura Cup extremely seriously. Coach Greg Holmes decided to travel to Terre Blanch in France with his team members: Khalid Yousuf, Rashid Hamood, Abdulla Al Qubaisi and youngster Ahmed Skaik to visit the European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI), in preparation for the tournament.

The team benefitted from Jean-Jacques Rivet’s biomechanics guidance and advice and Holmes said: “The players were measured physically and any errors that they needed to work on they could do so. They’ve benefited a lot from the trip.”

The UAE team understand the competitiveness of the tournament but they have a point to prove on home turf this year. One member of the team is new to the tournament after successfully making the step-up from the UAE Junior Golf Team.

Ahmed Skaik hopes to make an impact for the senior side in an event where they haven’t experienced much success in previous years. “I hope we show up in this tournament and perform well, we’ve put a lot of preparation in and we’re really looking forward to it,” said the talented Emirati.

The youngster played an invaluable role when the UAE Junior side won the prestigious GCC Championship for the second year in succession at Almouj Golf, The Wave, Muscat, Oman in 2014.

He is now cherishing the opportunity to compete against countries from all over the Asia Pacific region in the Nomura Cup.

“We’re used to playing against the Arab nations,” said Skaik, “but it’s good to play against players from Australia, Japan, China and Korea. They have top players and it’s good to compete and learn from them.”

UAE fans should be buoyant with the form of the team. Khalid Yousuf, the focal point of the UAE side, has had a splendid season. He lifted the President’s Cup for the second time in three years at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club after overcoming Nomura Cup teammate Rashid Hamood. Yousuf has played in the Dubai Desert Classic twice, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters in previous years to gain valuable experience in playing on the big stage.

The UAE go into the event with huge aspirations and confidence. It will be intriguing to see if their performance is as impressive as their preparation deserves.

 The 27 teams competing in the 2015 Nomura Cup:

Australia, Bahrain, China, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Tapei, UAE, Indonesia and Iran.

Alan & Sue Kilminster Outshoot A Field Of 100 At Jumeirah Golf Estates

(Dubai, UAE) – The Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE) hosted the final leg of the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) Summer Swing on September 25, 2015, sponsored by Rotana Hotels and GolfLan. As summer is ending and fall is upon us, 100 players (50 teams) took to the Earth Course for a Pairs Texas Scramble shootout.

Winners Alan & Sue Kilminster With Luke Plumb from JGE

Winners Alan & Sue Kilminster With Luke Plumb from JGE

Jumeirah Golf Estates, the home of the DP World Tour Championship – the final tournament of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai, was the perfect venue for this talented field. With two courses and a newly renovated clubhouse JGE is a golfers paradise.

After a fantastic day of golf, Alan and Sure Kilminster came out on top of the field by shooting a Net Score of 52. The winners received trophies and a 1-night stay at a Rotana Hotels property.

After a count back and finishing in Second Place was Joseph Ridley and Philip Wooler. The pair shot a 56 net score. The Second Place received a lunch for 2 at a Rotana Hotels property.

Also shooting a 56 Net Score and winning Third Place on a count back was Roger Flemming and Stuart Connor. Third place winners won a lunch for 2 at a Rotana Hotels property.

JGE offered vouchers for the Fourth and Fifth Place teams. Coming in Fourth Place after a count back was Peter and Anne Bauer with a Net Score of 56. Rounding off the top five on a count back was Eric and Melissa Smith with Net Score of 56.

Hole-In-One Winner Hoshi Yadav with Luke Plumb From JGE

Hole-In-One Winner Hoshi Yadav with Luke Plumb From JGE

There were also four on-course prizes given out for the Nearest to the Pin competitions that took place on all four challenging Par 3’s. Nearest to the Pin wasn’t challenging enough of a challenge for one of the junior competitors. Junior Golfer Hoshi Yadav got a Hole-In-One on Hole 4. Nicolas Bruylants won on Hole 6, Colin Gow won on Hole 13, and Jeremiah Kaplan won on Hole 17.

The EGF would like to send a special thanks to the Official Sponsors of the EGF Summer Swing,

Rotana Hotels and Resorts and GolfLan who provided valuable prizes and giveaways for the players. The EGF would also like to thank the JGE and their fine staff for running this event at a top level.

As the EGF Order of Merit starts next month the federation will look to support the Golf Clubs in across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the 2015 – 2016 golf season. For more information on the EGF Order of Merit Calendar please visit the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.

To see all of the pictures from this event visit the EGF Facebook page at Emirates Golf Federation.

NOMURA CUP SET TO MAKE MIDDLE EAST DEBUT

DUBAI, UAE: One of the world’s most prestigious amateur team events is coming to the Middle East for the first time when Yas Links in Abu Dhabi hosts the Nomura Cup from October 22-25 in what promises to be a thrilling showcase for golf in the UAE.

The 2013 UAE National Team

The 2013 UAE National Team

Some 22 countries have already entered the hotly anticipated tournament, with the field expected to expand to approximately 30 teams in the coming weeks, which would represent a record for the long-established event. The Arab nations have shown great support for the four-day stroke-play tournament and thNOMURA CUP Logo Verticale UAE will be joined by Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia at the stunning Kyle Phillips designed course in October.

Adel Zarouni, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation said: “As we get ever closer to the Nomura Cup teeing off at Yas Links, it is very gratifying for us at the Emirates Golf Federation to see that the number of countries which have confirmed the entries of their teams has risen to 22 and is still, hopefully, rising.

“It is also encouraging that all the golf-playing Arab nations have committed to compete in the tournament, significantly Oman and Jordan, along with Bahrain, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and, of course, the UAE.

“The widening interest in the Nomura Cup demonstrates the rapidly rising growth of golf throughout Asia and among the Arab states. I am sure Nomura Cup is going to be a groundPrint-breaking event that will not only create greater involvement in amateur golf across Asia and, in fact, globally, it will also provide the opportunity for the UAE to showcase the emirates as a true worldwide golfing destination.

“I’m certain that the friendly yet determined competition of the Nomura Cup will also show that the UAE not only plays the perfect host to some of the greatest professional tournaments in world golf, that it is able to also stage international amateur events and spotlight the importance of effective and well run junior golf programs.”

The Nomura Cup began life in 1963 as tri-nation tournament in the Philippines when the host nation took on Japan and China. Today, there are 39 member countries affiliated to the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation, supported by the R&A. The biennial tournament has been dominated by Australia, who have won the Cup ten times and Japan, who are seven times winners.

The Aussies successfully defended their title at the 2013 Nomura Cup at Santiburi Country Club in Thailand, and they will be fielding another strong team in Abu Dhabi in October, along with Japan, China and Korea.

The 27th Nomura Cup will be hosted in Abu Dhabi by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) under the guidance of EGF Chairman, H.E. Sheikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, and under the patronage of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. His Highness has had a strong influence in developing golf within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and bringing prestigious events to the country.

In hosting the 2015 Nomura Cup the EGF has taken another giant step in bringing this prestigious international amateur team event to the UAE, and in the process promoting golf in the region to countries throughout the Asia-Pacific.

Teams currently entered for the 2015 Nomura Cup

1 Australia
2 Bahrain
3 China
4 Chinese Taipei
5 Guam
6 Hong Kong
7 India
8 Japan
9 Jordan
10 Korea
11 Lao
12 Lebanon
13 Malaysia
14 Mongolia
15 New Zealand
16 Oman
17 Pakistan
18 Qatar
19 Saudi Arabia
20 Singapore
21 Thailand
22 UAE

R. Thomas, K. Chiang, & T. Lobo Win 2015 EGF Order of Merit Championship

(Dubai, UAE) – On May 22 – 23, 2015 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) held the 2015 EGF Order of Merit (OOM) Championship at The Els Club. This prestigious event hosted over 45 elite amateur golfers, across three different divisions.

2014 – 2015 Emirates Golf Federation Order of Merit Winners

2014 – 2015 Emirates Golf Federation Order of Merit Winners

 

The EGF OOM Championship had representing divisions for Men, Ladies’, and Junior’s. The field was composed of the top amateur golfers from each division that supported and competed in the 2014 – 2015 EGF OOM Season.

 

Rayhan Thomas from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club was the Champion of the Men’s Division. After shooting a 72, first round, Thomas had a four shot lead going into the final round. With a 76 in the second round of the event Thomas sealed his victory. Having a total score of 148, 4-over-par, Thomas won the event by 7 strokes.

 

Finishing as the Runner-Up in the Championship was Zi Hao Su from Al Badia Golf Club. Su had rounds of 82 and 73 for an event total of 155. Su had a great finish as he went birdie, eagle on the last two holes. Taking Third Place was Andrew Smolak representing the Emirates Golf Federation. Smolak had rounds of 77-78 and won on a day two, back nine count back, with an event total of 155.

 

 

Kim Chiang playing out of the Arabian Ranches Golf Club was the Champion for the Ladies’ Division. After firing a first round of 76, Chiang set a new Women’s Course Record by shooting a 67 on day two. Chiang fired a tournament best with a total score of 143, 1-under-par.

 

Playing at her home course and coming in Second Place was Anastasia Bakal. Bakal finished four shots back with rounds of 77-70 for an event total of 147. Rounding out the top-three and coming in Third Place was Sahana Parvantavida with two rounds of 78 for a total of 156. Parvantavida plays her golf out of Emirates Golf Club.

 

The Junior Division was played with the Girls and Boys golfers combined. This division was full of talent as Tiago Lobo from Abu Dhabi Golf Club took home the First Place prize. Lobo fired two rounds of 73 for a total of 146. Lobo won by eight strokes.

 

Finishing in second place was Dhruv Nair from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Nair had rounds of 78-76 for an event total of 154. Bouncing back from an 85 in the first round and shooting an impressive 71 in the second round was Aarkesh Bhatia. Playing out of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Bhatia had an event total of 156 taking home the Third Place prize.

 

There were also prizes given to players in each division that shot the lowest rounds for each day. For day one Rayhan Thomas (Men’s / 72), Kim Chiang (Ladies’ / 76), and Tiago Lobo (Junior’s / 73) won the Best Gross awards. For day two Ryan Hunter (Men’s / 70), Kim Chiang (Ladies / 67, Course Record), and Aarkesh Bhatia (Junior’s / 71) won the Best Gross awards.

 

After the tournament the EGF hosted an award ceremony where both the winners of the EGF OOM Championship and the winners of the EGF OOM Season received their well-deserved prizes. To see all of the results from the EGF OOM Season, please revert to the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.

 

The EGF would like to thank all Golf Clubs, partners, and most importantly all EGF Golfers for a successful 2014-2015 OOM Season and Championship.

 

To see all photos from this event please visit the EGF’s Facebook book page (Emirates Golf Federation).

 

 

Final 2014 – 2015 EGF Order of Merit Results; UAE Amateur Golfers Prepare for the EGF OOM Championship

The last Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) Order of Merit (OOM) event has ended and results are calculated. Now, top amateur and junior golfers across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have less then two weeks to prepare for the EGF OOM Championship

Winners of the 2013 – 2014 EGF Order of Merit Season and Championship

Winners of the 2013 – 2014 EGF Order of Merit Season and Championship

The EGF OOM Championship is a two-day event that will take place on May 22-23, 2015 at The Els Club in Sports City, Dubai. This event, presented by EGF, will have representing divisions for Men’s, Women’s, Girl’s, and Boy’s golfers. The fields will be composed of the top 30 golfers from each division that supported and competed in the EGF OOM events all season long.

The EGF OOM Men’s Division, played in a Gross format, was composed of 13 events, starting on October 17, 2014 and ending on April 11, 2015. These two-day, 36-hole, events proved to deliver a test for every golfer participating.

Rayhan Thomas playing out of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club was the clear-cut winner in the EGF OOM Men’s Division. With 192 Gross points, Thomas is a strong favorite going into the EGF OOM Championship. Thomas had one First Place finish, four Second Place finishes, and three Third Place finishes in the eight events that he competed in. Placing in the top three in every OOM event that he played Thomas will have all eyes on him at the OOM Championship.

Finishing as the Runner-Up in the EGF OOM Men’s Division was Sidney De Souza. Representing the Emirates Golf Federation, De Souza had a total of 148 Gross Points for the season. Taking the Third Place position was Tiago Lobo playing out of the Abu Dhabi Golf Club with 129 points.

In the EGF OOM Ladies’ Division there are two different scoring categories. There is a Gross and Net category. The Net category includes the calculation of the golfers handicap. The ladies started the season on November 7, 2014 and finished on May 1, 2015. There were a total of 11, one-day, 18-hole, events throughout the season.

The Ladies’ categories had mirroring result at the top of the Leaderboards. Taking the top honors of the Ladies Division in both the Gross and Net categories was Anastasia Bakal, playing out of The Els Club. Anastasia had 221 total Goss Points and 171 Net Points. Playing at her home course Anastasia will be the clear favorite at the EGF OOM Championship.

Kim Chiang, playing out of Arabian Ranches Golf Club, took the Runner-Up position in the Gross category and Net category. Chiang had 206 Gross Points and 120.3 Net Points. Wrapping up the top-three spots and placing Third in both the Gross and Net categories was Alkyonie Aharidis playing out of The Els Club. Alkyonie had 105.5 Gross Points and 102.5 Net Points.

The EGF OOM Junior Divisions consists of two divisions, and two categories for each division. Both, Boys and Girls Divisions had a Gross and Net category. The season started on October 11, 2014 and ended on April 25, 2015. Each division played in a total of 9, one-day, 18-hole, events.

Winning the EGF OOM Boys Gross Division was Aarkesh Bhatia playing out of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Bhatia had one win, and three top-three finished during the season. Bhatia finished with a total of 190.25 Gross Points.

Tiago Lobo, playing out of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, finished as the Runner-Up in the Gross category with a total of 184.75 points.

Finishing in Third Place in both the Gross and Net categories was Dhruv Nair with a total of 143.5 Gross Points and 125.3 Net Points. Nair plays out of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.

In the EGF OOM Boys Net Division, Zubin Chandra came in First Place with a total of 135.6. The Runner-Up by only 3 tenths of a point was Arjun Gupta with a total of 135.3 points. Both players play out of the Emirates Golf Club.

With the same format, the EGF OOM Girls Divisions, Chantal El Chaib was the winner of the Gross Category and the Runner-Up in the Net Category. Chantal had 161 Gross Points and 149.3 Net Points. Chantal plays out the Abu Dhabi City Golf Club.

Aashaka Desai, playing out of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, finished as the Runner-Up in the Gross category with a total of 151 points.

Finishing in Third Place in the Gross category and First Place in the Net category, Chloe Trinh played in every OOM event throughout season. Playing out of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Chloe had a total of 148.5 Gross Points and 198.5 Net Points.

Winning the Third Place prize in the Net category was Natalli Gupta. Natalli plays her golf out of the Emirates Golf Club. She collected a total of 135.5 Net Points.

To find the complete results of the seven month long OOM season please visit the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.

Now that the 2014-2015 EGF OOM season has ended golfers are gearing up for the EGF Order of Merit Championship at The Els Club. The EGF is excited to present this prestigious event as the winners OOM season and winners of the OOM Championship will be celebrated after the second round.

To follow the EGF OOM Season and Championship find the EGF on social media. The EGF will post daily updates and photos from the event.

Mohammed Saeed Abdulla Wins Final National Monthly Medal of the 2014 – 2015 Season; A. Al Musharrekh Wins Best Gross

On Saturday, May 9th 2015 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the final National Monthly Medal of the 2014 – 2015 Season at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Winning the Overall Stableford competition was National Junior Mohammed Saeed Abdulla.

Winners of the 2015 May National Monthly Medal at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Winners of the 2015 May National Monthly Medal at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

This final event of the season saw one of the largest fields of the 2014 – 2015 season with 35 players. Coming out on top and winning the event with a Stableford Score of 37 points was National Junior Mohammed Saeed Abdulla.

The Runner-Up after a back-nine count back with 35 points was National Team player Ahmed Skaik. Rounding out the top three coming in Third Place was Saleh Al Ameri with 35 points.

The Best Gross Award went to Abdulla Al Musharrekh. Al Musharrekh shot a 3-over-par, 74. With a front nine score of 36 and a back nine score of 38, Al Musharrekh had 12 pars and two birdies.

Winning the Division A (0-14 Handicap) Award was Mohammed Al Musharrekh with 33 points. The winner of the Division B (15-28 Handicap) Award was Faisal Al Sayegh with 35 points.

During the event there were a number of On Course Challenges up for grabs. Taking home the Adult Longest Drive Award was Rashid Hamood. Winning the Adult Nearest to the Pin Award was Mohammed Al Musharrekh. The winner of the Junior Longest Drive Award was Rashid Al Emadi. Wrapping up the On Course Challenges, Khalil Kashwani won the Junior Nearest to the Pin Award.

During the award presentation the EGF took time out to recognize the accomplishments of the UAE National Golf Teams from 2014. Ahmed Skaik, Abdulla Al Qubaisi, and Saeed Al Balooshi were acknowledged for winning the Gold Medal in the Team Gross category for the 2014 GCC Golf Championships (18-Under Division). Khalid Yousuf was acknowledged for winning the Silver Medal in the Individual Gross category at the 2014 Arab Golf Championship (Men’s Division). Each player received a certificate and trophy from the Ministry of General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare.

It was great to see these national events grow throughout the year. Not only are these events representing the UAE but it’s also shows the growth that the game of golf is having in this country. Since this was the final national event of the season, these players will take the next few months off from competition. To stay up to date EGF and the UAE National Golf Teams follow the Emirates Golf Federation on social media.

EGF to Host Final National Monthly Medal of the 2014 – 2015 Season at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

On Saturday, May 9th 2015 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) will host the final National Monthly Medal of the 2014 – 2015 Season at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Since November 2014, the EGF has hosted four National Monthly Medal as well as the UAE Presidents Cup. These events are composed of an all Emeriti field with all ages and genders represented.

Winners of the 2015 March National Monthly Medal at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting, & Golf Club

Winners of the 2015 March National Monthly Medal at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting, & Golf Club

Over the past the past 6 months the EGF has seen the fields grow in the total number of players, especially in the junior fields. This weekend’s event will be one of the largest events of the season with 35 players. The final National Monthly Medal will see 9 Juniors, 4 Ladies and the remaining players making up the Men’s Division.

The event will start at 1:30pm with a Shotgun Start. To stay up to date with the event and with the EGF follow the Emirates Golf Federation on social media.

Thabit Triumphs in 21st DDF UAE Nationals Cup

The 21st staging of the Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup attracted 38 entries and it was Omar Thabit who clinched top prize with 37 points over the Faldo course at Emirates Golf Club on Saturday, 2nd May. Thabit’s one-under par tally was just enough to hold off the challenge of Abdulla Al Marzooqi who was one shot back on 36 points. A card count back decided third place overall with Faisal Al Sayegh producing a better back nine within his 34-point tally.

Dubai Duty Free’s Senior Vice President- Corporate Communications, Salah Tahlak and Sinead El Sibai, Vice President – Marketing presents the trophy to Omar Thabit , winner of the 21st Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup.

Dubai Duty Free’s Senior Vice President- Corporate Communications, Salah Tahlak and Sinead El Sibai, Vice President – Marketing presents the trophy to Omar Thabit , winner of the 21st Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup.

The gross competition was also keenly contested with Ahmed Skaik and Hassan Musharrekh both signing for scores of 79, Skaik’s better inward nine gave him the trophy for top gross on the day.

It was excellent to witness junior boys and girls participating as well as lady golfers from the region and in the junior section Mohammed Abdullah fired a fantastic 43 points to win the top junior prize with Khalil Kashwani in second on 40 points.

Commenting on the UAE Nationals Cup, Salah Tahlak, Senior Vice President – Corporate Communications of Dubai Duty Free said: “The annual Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup has been running for 21 years and the tournament has grown popular among UAE National golfers and attracted junior Emirati golfers as well. Thanks to all our participants and to my team at Dubai Duty Free and to the Emirates Golf Club for organising this wonderful event and look forward to seeing you all next year.”

Also in the prizes on an enjoyable day were Hassan Musharrekh for his accuracy on the nearest the pin prize hole 8 with Mohammed Abdulla taking home the longest drive award on the par 5 sixteenth.

At the prize presentation, the winners were joined by Dubai Duty Free’s Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications. Salah Tahlak and Sinead El Sibai, Vice President- Marketing.