UAE PGA's Al Naboodah Junior Series Bags New Initiative Award

The Middle East Golfer Awards, hosted by ITP and Middle East Golfer magazine, recently recognised the UAE PGA's efforts in developing the regions' Junior Golfers by awarding the UAE PGA's Al Naboodah Junior Series with Best New Initiative of 2009.

"On behalf of the UAE PGA Committee, its members and the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group we are exceptionally proud of the Junior Series, and are honoured to receive this award in acknowledgement of the implementation and management of this programme for the benefit of our Junior Golfers" said Stephen Hubner, UAE PGA Tournament Director.

Launched in 2009, the Junior Series is open to all budding golfers aged between 6 to 14 years who are currently enrolled in golf clinics and golf schools run by UAE Golf Clubs. Each tour... read more >>

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Third UAE PGA Order of Merit sees Third Contender stake claim at the Title

9th Nov 09 at 12:21pm

The third event in the battle for the 2009/ 2010 UAE PGA's Order of Merit title, held at Jebel Ali Golf Resort Tuesday November 3rd, saw a third professional step up to the winners' podium, and albeit early days in the season, show his intent at claiming the accolade. 

Scoring a 2-under par 70, Al Hamra Golf Club's Ross McArthur maintained a tight grasp on the days' trophy ahead of Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club's Steve Chambers' 1-under par 71. Nick Oakley, Yas Links’ latest managerial appointment in Director of Golf, led the Abu Dhabi based contingent with a polished 73 securing a 3rd place finish.

After thanking his PGA colleagues for competing, winner Ross McArthur commented that "the course was in exceptional playing condition today and on behalf of my fellow PGA members I'd like to thank Director of Golf James Williams and his team."  McArthur added that he was pleased with his consistent performance and was delighted to better his shared 3rd place finish in the Order of Merit's season opener.

Julian Danby, Chief Executive of the UAE PGA said “it was great to see yet another new winner for this season picking up the first place cheque today, this really shows the strength of players we have within the UAE and it has already created quite a buzz to this years' Order of Merit Series.”  Danby added that “The UAE PGA extends its warm thanks to our Patrons, Al Naboodah Group, Acuma Wealth Management, Auriga and TNT, all of whom are great corporate ambassadors for the game, and derive a great deal of satisfaction in developing golf in the UAE.”