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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Munro birdies his way to Al Badia victory

17th Mar 10 at 07:08pm

Al Badia Golf Course played host to the PGA Medal on Wednesday March 17. On a day where St Patrick apparently favours' the Irish, the leaderboard showed that luck was not a gift that was going to be given easily!

Play was from the courses' red tees, a length of 5,398 yards, and the scores remained close providing a day where the lead was continually challenged.

Steven Munro of Jumeirah Golf Estates played a steady front nine, then stepped up on the back nine to shoot 33. Munro carded a total of 8 birdies, including the 17th and 18th which ensured he claimed the podium with a strong 3-under par 69.

“It is great to finally get my first win on the UAE PGA circuit, having come close a few times in the past” said Munro. "I have been playing consistently all season, without any fireworks, but today was a little different as I finally got the putter hot and managed 8 birdies” he added, "I hope I can continue the form through until the end of the season and hopefully gain a top 3 finish in the Order of Merit”

A strong challenge for the title came from Stuart Fee, Jebel Ali Golf Club, who shot an outstanding 32 coming home, wrapping-up with a tidy par on the 18th. Fee finished his day one shot behind the leader with a 2-under par 70 to claim the runner-up spot.

Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club's David Gray shared the lead with Munro, at the turn, on 1-under par, however was out performed on the last 9 by Fee and Munro to walk away with third.