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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Johnson's under-par performance results in a Saadiyat victory.

6th Apr 10 at 11:27pm

Ghantoot Polo Club's Alan Johnson carded a 2-under 70 to claim the title in the Abu Dubai PGA Open, held at the Gary Player designed 7,100 yard Saadiyat Beach Golf Club on Wednesday April 6^th.

Johnson maintained his lead for the duration of the round, shooting a 35 on both the front and back nine finishing the day with 4 birdies, starting with hole 5's 'Dolphin View', a Saadiyat Signature Hole, promptly adding holes 8, 13 and 14 to the list.

A thrilled Johnson knew all too well what lay ahead having played the course a number of times since its opening earlier this year. "If you don't know the course or control your game you could be penalised for what you think is going to be a good shot" he said.

By securing today's event Johnson slots himself into 10^th position on the UAE PGA's Order of Merit table.

Finishing 2-shots behind the leader, Els Club's Callum Nicoll and Tower Links Simon Payne tied for 2^nd place with an even 72. Nicoll and Payne mirrored scores on the front and back nine with 38 and 34 respectively.

With 6 events remaining current Order of Merit leader Payne will not be taking any challenges to his lead lightly.  "It's still anyone's title to claim" stated Payne, "Malcolm (Young) is sitting a little too close for my liking but that's what forces you to keep your edge".

The race to accumulate points continues this weekend with The Address Montgomerie Dubai's Men's Open.