Abdulla Kalbat, 10, Becomes the Youngest Winner of the 24th Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup

The 24th staging of the Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup attracted a strong field of players from all age ranges and it was the 10-year old, Abdulla Kalbat who emerged as the Overall Champion with 38 stableford points at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club on Saturday, 5th May.

Abdulla Kalbat Overall Champion of the 24th DDF UAE Nationals Cup

Kalbat, the youngest known winner of the tournament clinched the Best Junior as well.

The tournament was tightly contested having a tie for 1st runner up with Rashid Al Emadi narrowly edging out Adel Zarouni on a countback with 35 points. The gross champion on the day was Khalid Yousef, shooting a brilliant gross 75.

Commenting on the UAE Nationals Cup, Salah Tahlak. Executive Vice President – Corporate Services of Dubai Duty Free said: “The tournament has grown popular among UAE nationals since 1995 including junior Emirati golfers and we are delighted to have our youngest winner to date. Congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to all our participants and to the Marketing team at Dubai Duty Free and to the Arabian Ranches Golf Club for their efforts in ensuring a great day was had by all.”

The tournament was a great success, with Dubai Duty Free continuing their support for all sports and golf in the region. At the prize presentation, Tahlak was joined by Dubai Duty Free’s Senior Vice President for Marketing, Sinead El Sibai.

Fisher Wins EGF Order of Merit Championship After Two-Hole Playoff; Gupta Dominates Ladies Division As Mogire Comes Back To Win The Junior Division

(Dubai, UAE) – On May 4th – 5th, 2018 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) held the 2018 EGF Order of Merit Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates. With over 55 elite amateur golfers in the field, there was a storyline for each of the three divisions.

2017 – 2018 Emirates Golf Federation Order of Merit Winners

The EGF Order of Merit Championship had representing divisions for Men, Ladies, and Juniors. The Championship was played over a two day, 36-hole, Strokeplay format, on the Earth Course of Jumeirah Golf Estates. A fitting end to the EGF Season to host the final event on the same course where the European Tour hosts its final event. The field was composed of the top amateur golfers in each division that supported and competed in the 2017 – 2018 EGF Order of Merit Season.

The Men’s Division ended in a thrilling fashion as Nathan Fisher and Arjun Guptan had to battle it out in a two-hole playoff. After both players scrambled for a bogey (6) on the daunting Par 5, 18th Hole, for the first playoff hole, Fisher bounced back for the second playoff hole, again on the Par 5, 18th Hole, to find himself with an easy tap-in par for the victory. Fisher shot a 78 – 70 for a championship total of 148.

Finishing as the Runner-Up in the Men’s Division was Arjun Gupta. Arjun shot rounds of 73 – 75 for a championship total of 148. Arjun was also the Runner-Up for the 2017 – 2018 season long EGF Order of Merit in the Men’s Division. Just one-shot back and finishing in Third Place with scores of 75 – 74 (149 total) was 14 year old and Men’s Order of Merit Season winner Josh Hill. Josh had a fantastic season winning 7 out of 14 UAE Men’s Opens.

Dominating the Ladies Division and winning the championship by four strokes was young Natalii Gupta. Natalii was close to consistent all weekend with rounds of 76 – 78 for a championship total of 154. This victory was a great end to a strong season for Natalii as the young lady was also the Ladies Gross Order of Merit Season Champion.

Katie Bibby was the Runner-Up in the Ladies Division. Katie shot rounds 81 – 77 for a championship total of 158. Rounding out the top-three, coming in Third Place was Sara Engsig. Sara shot rounds of 83 – 82 for a 165 total.

The Junior Division was played with the Girls and Boys golfers combined. This division was full of talent as Bradley Mogire had an impressive second round to win the championship by two strokes. Bradley fired rounds of 76 – 74 for a championship total 150. This was a strong finish for Bradley after finishing fourth in the Boys Gross Order of Merit season standings.

 

The Runner-Up in the Junior Division was Max Cashmore. Max shot rounds of 75 – 77 for a championship total of 152, two shots off the lead. Winning the Third Place prize was Niklas Korjonen with rounds 78 – 77 for a 155 total.

The EGF would also like to acknowledge that with its continued partnership with the DP World Tour Championship and European Tour, the season-ending flagship event is offering the Top 40 Juniors from the EGF Order of Merit Season to play in a one day qualifying event (The Junior Luckiest Ball on Earth) where the winners will play in the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am.

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

The EGF would like to thank all Golf Clubs, partners, and EGF Members for a successful 2017 – 2018 Order of Merit Season and Championship.

Josh Hill Dominates EGF Order of Merit Season as Top UAE Amateurs Eye Order of Merit Championship

(Dubai, UAE) – The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) Order of Merit (OOM) final results have been calculated. Now, top adult and junior amateur golfers across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have less than a week to prepare for the EGF OOM Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Winners of the 2016 – 2017 EGF Order of Merit Season and Championship

The EGF OOM Championship is a two-day event that will take place on May 4-5, 2018 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. This event hosted by EGF will have representing divisions for Men, Ladies, and Junior golfers. The fields will be composed of the top supporters of Men’s and Ladies’ qualifying rounds and top-placed Juniors in EGF OOM Season.

The EGF OOM Men’s Division, played in a Gross format, was composed of 14 events, starting on October 13, 2017, and ending on April 21, 2018. These two-day, 36-hole, events proved to deliver a test for every golfer participating.

With 339.5 OOM points, Josh Hill was the 2017 – 2018 EGF OOM Men’s Division Season Champion. Hill had a dominating season, as the young 14 year old won 7 out of the 14 Men’s Opens across the UAE for this season. Hill will be a favorite heading into this weekend’s OOM Championship as he not only won the last event but will also be playing at his home club.

Finishing as the Runner-Up in the EGF OOM Men’s Division was Arjun Gupta with 268.5 points. Playing out of Emirates Golf Club, Gupta won 2 OOM Events this season while placing in the top 5 in 4 other events. Taking the Third Place position was Tody Bishop. Bishop played 10 events collecting 159.75 points.

In the EGF OOM Ladies’, Division there are two different scoring categories, Gross and Net. The Net category includes the calculation of the golfers’ handicap. The ladies started the season on October 27, 2017, and finished on April 14, 2018. There were a total of 10, one-day, 18-hole, events throughout the season.

Winning the EGF OOM Ladies Gross Category was Natalii Gupta from Emirates Golf Club. Natalii played in all 10 Ladies OOM Events, winning 1 event, collecting a total of 227 points.

Sara Engsig, a direct member of the Emirates Golf Federation, took the Runner-Up position in the Gross Category with 197 points. Sara was also the winner of the Net Category with 166.5 points. Sara played in all 10 events collecting 4 victories in the Gross Division.

Wrapping up the Gross Category, Chantal El Chaib won the Third Place prize in with 197 points. Playing out of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Chantal played in all 10 events and had 10 top 10 finishes.

With Sara Engsig winning the Ladies Net Catagory, Jamie Roslyn Camero from Saadiyat Beach Golf Club finished second with 158.25 points. The Third Place winner was Sara Engsig with 142.5 points. Chantal El Chaib also came in Third Place in the Net Division with 153.5 points.

The EGF OOM Junior Divisions consists of two divisions, and two categories, for each division. Both, Boys and Girls Junior Divisions had a Gross and Net Category. The season started on October 28, 2017, and ended on April 28, 2018. Each division was played over a total of 10, one-day, 18-hole, tournaments.

Winning the EGF OOM Boys Gross Category with 200.5 points was Max Cashmore. Playing out of the Jumeirah Golf Estates, Max played in 9 events with 2 victories and 3 top three finishes. Hill also played in 3 Men’s events.

Niklas Korjonen from The Els Club finished as the Runner-Up in the Boy Gross Catagory with 183.5. Niklas also came in Third Place in the Boy’s Net Category with 147 points.

Jay Mullane of The Els Club came in Third Place in Boy’s Gross Category (169.5 points) and First Place in the Boy’s Net Category (161 points). Jay won 1 Gross Event Championship will playing in all 10 events.

Moussa Shana’ah came in Second Place for the Boy’s Net Category.

With the same format in the EGF OOM Girls’ Divisions as the Boy’s, the Girls Gross EGF OOM Season winner was Hyeonji Kang. Hyeonji plays out of the Emirates Golf Club and collected 244.5 points for the season. Hyeonji won 3 Gross Events out of the 10 she played.

The Girls’ Gross Runner-Up was Natalii Gupta with 241 points and the Third Place finisher was Ailsa Brannoch from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club with 182 points.

Winning the Girls’ Net Category was Jamie Camero with 209.5 points. The Runner-Up was Snigdha Goswami from The Els Club with 206.55 points and This Place was Ailsa Brannock with 188.25 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 2017 – 2018 EGF OOM Season has ended and now the top amateurs are gearing up for the EGF Order of Merit Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Following the EGF OOM Championship, the EGF will celebrate the 2017 – 2018 season by hosting an award presentation for all winners.

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

Abdalla Al Musharrekh Victorious at The Creek as Rashid Al Jassmy Wins Junior Division

(Dubai, UAE) – On April 28th, 2018, the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the April National Monthly Medal at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Over 40 United Arab Emirates (UAE) national golfers and 20 national junior golfers gathered to compete in the final National Monthly Medal of 2017 – 2018 golf season.

April 2018 National Monthly Medal Winners at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Winning his first National Monthly Medal of the 2017 – 2018 season was National Team Player Abdalla Al Musharrekh. With 36 Stableford Points and after a back nine count back Abdalla found himself taking home the top prize. Abdalla also took home the Best Gross prize for the event after firing a 7-over-par, 78.

Finishing as the Runner-Up for the event was after losing the count back was the father of Abdalla, Mohammed Al Musharrekh. Mohammed also had 36 Stableford Points. Coming in Third Place was Ladies National Team Member Reema Al Heloo with a total of 35 Stableford Points.

Awards were also given based on handicap with an A-Division (0-14 handicap) and B-Division (14-24 handicap) winners. Winning the A-Division Prize was Daood Jaffal with 34 Stableford Points. Rashid Al Qubaisi won the Division-B prize with 35 Stableford Points.

The event also had two “On Course Challenges” up for grabs. Taking home the Longest Drive Award was Hesham Ishmail. Winning the Nearest to the Pin Award was Rashid Al Emadi.

During the event, the EGF hosted 20 members of the National Foundation Squad on “The Creek’s” Academy Par 3 Course. Coming out on top and having a very strong 2017 – 2018 season was Rashid Al Jassmy with a Gross Score of 30.

The Runner-up for the National Monthly Medal Junior Division was Mohammed Skaik with a Gross Score of 31. Abdulla Kalbat finished in Third Place with a 33 Gross Score.

The next event will be Dubai Duty Free National Cup that will be held at Arabain Ranches Golf Club on May 5th. To follow the EGF and check up on the latest UAE golf news revert to the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.

National Junior Golf Hits UAE’s Northern Emirates Golf Clubs

(Ras al-Khaimah, UAE) – The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) in conjunction with the Ministry of Education are providing United Arab Emirates (UAE) National students the opportunity to try and learn golf at three different Northern Emirates golf clubs. Starting this week, six different Ministry of Education National Schools were introduced to the game of golf to kick off a four-week grassroots program that will lead over 400 students towards the National Junior Development Program and UAE National Golf Teams.

The Al Zawra Girls School at Al Zorah Golf Club

Al Zorah Golf Club, Tower Links Golf Club, and Al Hamra Golf Club will all be hosting over 50 kids a week for the next four weeks in a goal to identify and develop young National golfers while building good character through the structure of rules from the game of golf.

“Students will be transported directly from schools to the golf clubs during their Physical Education classes. Instead of playing the same sports [Football, Basketball, Rugby] the students will have the opportunity to try and play golf at the golf club,” said Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi the Secretary General for the Emirates Golf Federation.

“Our relationships with the northern golf clubs and the Ministry of Education has been a focus for the National Junior Development Program over the past six months as the EGF feels that our National database is stronger in these areas. Over next four weeks, these golf clubs will be introducing the game of golf to over 400 students. In return we will expect to get a handful of these students to start taking up golf as their everyday sport,” Al Shamsi added.

The EGF has seen an increase in the number of golfers joining the National Junior Development Program and with a larger number of golfers to choose from the more competitive the UAE National Golf Team will be.

John Frost, Lead Physical Education Trainer for the Ministry of Education has this to say about the initiative. “It’s wonderful to see local children being introduced to the game of golf who may not necessarily have had the provision or opportunity to do so before. This project in conjunction with the EGF has already developed their skill set and confidence in the game. For some, this could be their first step on a pathway to excellence, and for others, we hope that it will instill a passion for lifelong learning in physical activity.”

To find more information about the EGF’s National Junior Development Program you can contact the EGF at info@egfgolf.com or revert to www.egfgolf.com.

Khalid Yousuf Sets New Amateur Course Record at Jebel Ali Golf Resort; Al Ali Wins March National Monthly Medal

(Dubai, UAE) – On March 17th, 2018, the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the March National Monthly Medal at Jebel Ali Golf Resort. 42 United Arab Emirates (UAE) national golfers gathered to compete in the second National Monthly Medal of 2018.

 

March 2018 National Monthly Medal Winners at Jebel Ali Golf Resort

Winning the March National Monthly Medal at Jebel Ali Golf Resort was Yousuf Al Ali with a Stableford Score of 41. Playing off a handicap of 23, Yousuf collected 20 points on the front nine and 21 points on the back nine.

Finishing as the Runner-Up for the event and only one point back from Yousuf Al Ali was Mohammed Al Dabal with 40 Stableford Points. Coming in Third Place was UAE National Team member Abdallah Al Musharrekh. Al Musharrekh finished with a total of 39 Stableford Points.

Khalid Yousuf

The highlight and round of the day for the March National Monthly Medal at Jebel Ali Golf Resort came from National Team member, Khalid Yousuf. Khalid broke the Amateur Course Record at Jebel Ali Golf Resort by firing a 4-under-par, 68 Gross Score. Khalid had six birdies, one eagle, and four bogies for 32 front nine and a 36 back nine, which will be a round that Khalid will certainly always remember.

Khalid Yoursuf had this to say about breaking the Amateur Course Record. “My putter was hot and I made a lot of putts from 10 to 20 feet. With the course playing short but the winds affecting a lot of shots, it was important to keep the ball in the fairway. The shot of the day came on the par five, 18th hole when I had 232 yards for my approach shot that I hit to 15 feet. I went on to make that putt for eagle and breaking the record. It feels great to shoot a 4-under-par round giving the Amateur Record to a UAE National.”

Awards were also given based on handicap with an A-Division (0-14 handicap) and B-Division (14-24 handicap) winners. Winning the A-Division Prize was Saleh Al Ameri with 38 Stableford Points. Hamad Al Medfa won the Division-B prize with 34 Stableford Points.

The event also had two “On Course Challenges” up for grabs. Taking home the Longest Drive Award was Saif Thabet. Winning the Nearest to the Pin Award was Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi.

To see all photos of this event and prize presentation view the EGF Facebook page.

The next event will be the April National Monthly Medal that will be held at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on April 28th, 2018. To follow the EGF and check up on the latest UAE golf news revert to the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.

UAE National Foundation Squad Skills Challenge at Jumeirah Golf Estates – ETPI presented by DP World

(Dubai, UAE) – On Saturday, February 24, 2018, the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted a United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Foundation Squad Skills Challenge ) presented by DP World at Jumeirah Golf Estates – European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI). This event showcased the skills and fundaments that the UAE National Foundation Squad players have developed over the past six months following the EGF Arabic School Initiative supported by DP World, which has seen much success of the past year-and-a-half.

UAE National Foundation Squad

17 members of the UAE National Foundation Squad broke up into three groups where the players were then tested on different challenges showing the improvements that the kids have made since September. The challenges consisted of putting, chipping, longest drive, straightest drive, and the feared flop shot.

Winning the Putting Challenge after a playoff was Sultan Al Owais while Salem Al Maazmi came in Second Place.

Sultan Alolama won the chipping and Abdulla Kalbat finishing as the Runner-Up.

The Longest Drive Challenge was a close battle with Sa’ad Zarawani just beat Runner-Up Abdullah Al Suwaidi by only 6 yards difference.

Hitting a very impressive straight drive and winning the Straightest Drive Challenge was Lateifa Al Jassmey. Humaid Al Suwaidi came in Second Place.

Winning probably the toughest challenge of the day was Shahd Al Suwaidi who during the Flop Shot Challenge hit his ball over an 8-foot wall to two feet from the hole. Sultan Al Jassmey finished at the Runner-up for the Flop Shot Challenge.

“This Skills Challenge is a great team building activity that not only showcases the kids’ development but also gives the kids a fun competitive atmosphere. We wanted to host this activity to not only show our partners DP World and the European Tour that their National Junior Development Program support is still driving UAE golf development but many of the kids are starting to perform with some great skill. We look forward to tracking these players progress and continuing our partnerships while growing the game of golf within the UAE”, said EGF Secretary General Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi.

The Foundation Squad will be back in competition next month at the March National Monthly Medal at Jebel Ali Golf Resort. In the meantime, these players will continue their weekly lessons at the UAE golf clubs and with the UAE National Junior and Ladies Coach Samir Wallani.

To keep up to date with the Foundation Squad and the latest EGF News follow the EGF on social media or on the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.

 

Saif Thabet Fires Event Best to Win The 2018 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC

(Abu Dhabi, UAE) – On February 2 – 3, 2018 the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the 2018 UAE Presidents Cup at Yas Links Abu Dhabi. Sponsored by HSBC, the 6th edition of the UAE Presidents Cup broke records with 82 register players in the main event and 18 players for the Par 3 Championship. Winning the coveted trophy for his second time was Saif Thabet after firing a career and President Cup best.

2018 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC Winners

Winning by an impressive eight strokes and rounds of 73 and a career-best 67 (5-under-par), no one was stopping Saif Thabet. Saif shot a UAE Presidents Cup record 140, 4-under-par, for the weekend. After battling windy conditions during round one you can tell that Saif was dialed in for the final round, which had perfect scoring conditions.

Saif Thabet had this to say about his 2018 UAE Presidents Cup victory. “To win this event twice under the patronage of His Highness Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a big honor. Having my name carved on the trophy and to go down in UAE golf history for firing the lowest score at this event means a lot to me. My hard work is paying off and by shooting my lowest round of my career is proof of that. I knew I was mentally and physically prepared. I think the turning point was when I got 3 birdies in a row during my second round on 11, 12, and 13″.

2018 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC Champion – Saif Thabet

“Moving forward I am going to get back to the driving range and gym and continue to work on my game. I will better my game through the EGF Order of Merit in prep for National Team events. I also have my eye on making a spot on the amateur Dubai Trophy Team. I look forward to continuing to represent my country locally and internationally”, Saif added.

Taking the Runner-Up prize with rounds of 73 – 75 for an event total of 148 was Ahmed Skaik. Ahmed was in contention all weekend, but one unfortunate hole on the back nine of the final day, and the consistent play from Thabet proved to be the difference. Skaik will look to continue to play well for the remainder of the season.

Rounding out the Top-3 and coming in Third Place, was Hassan Al Musharrekh. With a strong first round of 73 (one-over-par) and an 80 for the final round for a total of 157, Hassan defiantly made his impression this weekend.

The event also presented players with the chance to win Net Prizes. The overall Net Winner for 2018 was Abdulla Al Musharrekh with a net total of 144. The Best Net for Day One award went to Abdul Rahman Al Laggiti with a round one 62 net score, and Best Net for Day Two went to Adel Zarouni with a 66 net score.

Reema Al Heloo

This year’s Ladies Champion was Reema Al Heloo. Reema has won this award for the second year in a row and will look to continue this trend for many years to come. Reema continues to get better each year as she fired an event total of 167 gross score for 23-over-par.

The Ladies Overall Net winner was Eida Al Muhairbi with a net score of 146 2-over-(net)-par.

The Junior Division saw a good battle. Walking away with the 2018 Junior Division title was Obaid Al Heloo. Obaid shot a championship total of 177 to claim his first ever UAE Presidents Cup victory.

Winning the Runner-Up prize in the Junior Division and just three shots back was Rashid Al Emadi. Taking home the Best Junior Net prize was Khaled Al Mutawa with a net score of 178.

In efforts to develop the game of golf within the national community, the 2018 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC also hosted a Par 3 Championship on the Yas Links challenging Academy Course.

Rashid Al Jassmy

18 members of the EGF Foundation Squad, between the ages of 8 and 15, competed in a 9-hole championship. Coming out on top and crowned the 2018 UAE Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC Par 3 Champion was Rashid Al Jassmy. His brother Sultan Al Jassmy was the Runner-Up and after a last three-hole count back Saad Al Zarouni won the Third Place prize.

“The addition of the Par 3 Championship is important to the EGF and the UAE Presidents Cup as this will showcase our rising stars. These kids will be the future National Team players and the future players that will keep the game of golf flourishing in the UAE”, said Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi the Secretary General of the EGF.

Al Shamsi also added, “On behalf of the Emirates Golf Federation we would like to thank HSBC for their sponsorship and Yas Links for hosting our event”.

Sponsored by HSBC, HSBC is a globally recognized organization in banking with an event management sector that has a purpose to be where the growth is. With impressive golf events like the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and worldwide influence on junior golf programs, HSBC was an easy fit for the EGF and this event.

To close the event the award ceremony was graced with HH Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan from the Minister of Culture, Youth, and Social Development, along with other dignitaries from HSBC, UAE Olympic Committee and EGF Board of Directors.

To view all photos from this event find the Emirates Golf Federation on Facebook and Social Media. The EGF will be back in action at the next month at the National Monthly Medal on March 14, at Jebel Al Golf Resort and when the National Teams compete in the GCC Golf Championship in the upcoming months.

Record Number of Players Set for the 2018 UAE Presidents Cup Sponsored By HSBC

(Abu Dhabi, UAE) – The 6th United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidents Cup sponsored by HSBC will be hosted by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) this weekend February 2 – 3, 2017 at Yas Links Abu Dhabi. With 82 players registered in the main event and over 15 grassroots juniors prepared for the Par 3 Championship, this will be the largest UAE Presidents Cup since the event started in 2013.

Winners of the 2017 UAE Presidents Cup

EGF is thrilled to work alongside with HSBC for the sixth year. HSBC is a globally recognized organization in banking with an event management sector that has a purpose to be where the growth is. HSBC is certainly on the right track with impressive golf events like the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and worldwide influence on junior golf programs.

EGF Secretary-General, Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi had this to say about the 2018 UAE Presidents Cup. “It is always great to work with HSBC and their knowledgeable events management staff. With the continued support from HSBC, we are seeing this event grow year after year. The EGF has added a Par 3 Championship that will give our Foundation Squad the opportunity to showcase their skills while bringing the young and old generations together. Building the national golf community is a goal for both the EGF and HSBC, this event is proof that both are reaching that goal”.

With a strong field in all three divisions (Men’s, Ladies, and Juniors) of the main event and kids from the Foundation Squad trying to make UAE National Team the competition should be exciting.

The EGF encourages any and all spectators to visit Yas Link Abu Dhabi this weekend and support this fantastic event. You can see the results and follow the event updates on the EGF website and social media pages.

Esam Al Fahim Victorious in Al Ain as Sultan Al Jassmey Wins Junior Division

(Al Ain, UAE) – On January 13, 2017, the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the January National Monthly Medal at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. 34 United Arab Emirates (UAE) national golfers and 12 national junior golfers gathered to compete in the first National Monthly Medal of 2018.

January 2018 National Monthly Medal Winners at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club

Winning his second National Monthly Medal of the 2017-2018 season was Esam Al Fahim. With 37 Stableford Points and after a back nine count back Esam found himself taking home the top prize. Esam has had a strong start to the season as he has won twice and finished second in all three National Monthly Medals this season.

Finishing as the Runner-Up for the event was after losing the count back was Sultan Al Ali with 37 points. Coming in Third Place was Rashid Al Emadi with a total of 34 Stableford Points.

National Team member, Khalid Yousuf collected the Best Gross prize by shooting a 69, one-under-par.

Awards were also given based on handicap with an A-Division (0-14 handicap) and B-Division (14-24 handicap) winners. Winning the A-Division Prize was Reema Al Heloo with 32 Stableford Points. Hassan Al Qemzi won the Division-B prize with 34 Stableford Points.

The event also had two “On Course Challenges” up for grabs. Taking home the Longest Drive Award was Sohail Al Marzouqi. Winning the Nearest to the Pin Award was Yaslam Al Ameri.

During the event, the EGF hosted 12 members of the National Foundation Squad for National Monthly Medal Junior Series sponsored by eGolf Megastore on the Academy Course. The winner of the competition received an invite to tee it up with a pro at the “15th Tee Challenge” during the 2018 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship presented by EGA. The lucky winner was Sultan Al Jassmey with a 32 gross score.

The Runner-up for the National Monthly Medal Junior Series sponsored by E-Golf Megastore was Abdulla Kalbat with a 34 gross score and Rashid Al Jassmey finished in Third Place with a 36 gross score.

To see all photos of this event and prize presentation view the EGF Facebook page.

The next event will be UAE Presidents Cup that will be held at Yas Links Abu Dhabi on February 2nd and 3rd 2018. To follow the EGF and check up on the latest UAE golf news revert to the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.