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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Payne's performance pays dividends in Auriga Masters

13th Jan 10 at 08:21pm

Tower Links' Simon Payne increased his lead in the UAE PGA's Order of Merit standings by securing victory at the Els course in Wednesday's 3^rd event in the UAE PGA's Patron's Cup series, the Auriga Masters.

Payne finished his round with an even-par 72, claiming the claret-jug inspired winner's trophy over Els Club's new arrival Callum Nicol who, in his first UAE PGA appearance carded a 2-over par 74 on his home course.  Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club's Stephen Hubner settled into 3^rd place with a sound 3 over-par 75.

"The course was set-up for scoring today, but the greens were quick which made it difficult to convert birdie opportunities" said Payne.

In the Amateurs division, favourite golfing son Khaled Yousuf carded a gross 75 to claim victory, after a countback, over Miki Mirza. Paul King continued his podium finish run by closing play with a respectable 76.

"Director of Golf, Chris Brown and his team at the Els Club provided us with an enjoyable day's play" said Auriga's Managing Director Richard Flower, "We are very pleased our event is associated with such an outstanding course and facility and we look forward to working on future events with the PGA".

“We are delighted with the response and support of the Patron’s Cup series” added Chief Executive Julian Danby, “our commitment to raising the profile of our Patrons to and through our audience, is paramount in all our activities”.

The 4^th and final event in the Patron’s Cup series, the Acuma Shield, will be held at The Address Montgomerie Dubai on March 3^rd.