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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 and Al Naboodah Director of Golf James Bowring (R)web.jpg "Winner Rhan Thomas with PGA Committee member Stephen Hubner (L) and Al Naboodah Director of Golf James Bowring (R)web.jpg")
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Thomas continues his reign heading into Abu Dhabi shoot-out
12th Mar 10 at 04:37pm
Current overall Order of Merit leader in the Al Naboodah Junior Par 3 series, Rayhan John Thomas of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, extended his lead by taking the honours in the fifth event, held at Emirates Golf Course today, Friday March 12th. After finishing with an outstanding 28, Thomas forced a countback against Abu Dhabi City Golf Club's Jack Novack, who also finished play with 28, where Thomas's scores for the last 6-holes secured his victory.
Albeit Novack missed out on the top spot today, his 28 was strong enough to award him with the title in the Boys over 12 category, one shot ahead of Emirates Golf Club's Jordi Menkhorst who carded a 29 and who walked away with second place.
It was a family affair in the Boys under 13 division where Dhrur and Rishi Nair, both of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club shot an impressive 30. Dhrur shortened his deficit during play by birding the 8th and 9th, however his brother, Rishi, proved overall too accurate and gladly accepted the podium finish after forcing the second countback of the day.
Kim Chang of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, shot a strong 34 however was pushed into second place by The Address Montgomerie Dubai's Anastasia Bakal who carded 33 and claimed the Girls under 13 tiara.
The trophy in the Girls over 12 category was presented to Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club's Boushra Dalile who finished play with 36.
Current leader of the Girls' Order of Merit category, Amelia McKee finished in 3rd place in today's Girls under 13 division and maintains a slight lead over winner Bakal moving into next month's Grand Final at Abu Dhabi's City Golf Course.
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