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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Newcomer Nicoll tames the Fire at the Dubai PGA Open

8th Feb 10 at 08:13pm

There’s a new face in the UAE PGA ranks and there’s no doubt he’s intent on writing his name on the UAE PGA’s 2009/2010 tournament honour board.

After finishing runner-up in the past 2 consecutive tournaments, Callum Nicoll, The Els Club’s Retail Manager and PGA Professional made his plans apparent on Tuesday February 8th by taking the title in the Dubai PGA Open, held at Jumeirah Golf Estate’s Fire course, carding a 1-under par 71.

Finishing 2 strokes behind Nicoll, and tying for 2nd place, were Malcolm Young of Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Al Naboodah’s James Bowring, both with a 1-over par 73.

Before walking away with his first trophy in a UAE PGA tournament, Nicoll commented that ‘the Fire course was set up very well and was in fantastic condition today, especially the greens. After a bogey at the 2nd and a birdie at the 3rd, I had two good shots into the 7th to set up an eagle”. The 10th hole, however, proved a challenge for Nicoll where he shot a 3-over par 7, “I played well from then on with birdies at the 12th and 18th”. “Thank you to everyone at Jumeirah Golf Estates, and to the UAE PGA Tournament Committee Malcolm Young and Steven Hubner for organising today’s tournament” he added.

The leader of this season’s Order of Merit Simon Payne of Tower Links Golf Club, finished the day in 6th place, and whose 76 was enough to continue his reign.