The Emirates Golf Club hosts Emirates Golf Federation-supported 2016 Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup

Sport360 staff 13:03 16/05/2016
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  • Saeed Al Balooshi was the overall winner.

    44 players enjoyed the challenge on the Faldo Course along with the hospitality of sponsors Dubai Duty Free.

    Three golfers were tied on 38 points in the gentlemen’s division and Saeed Al Balooshi was the 2016 Gents Champion after a card count back.

    The first runner-up, also with 38 points, was Rashid Al Emadi while Faisal Al Sayegh weighed in as second runner-up with the same points tally.

    Winning the best gross prize was Khalid Yousuf with a four over par score of 76.

    The Ladies Champion with a score of 31 points was Hamda Al Suwaidi and the Boys Champion was Obaid Al Heloo with another superb score of 38 points.

    Commenting on the UAE Nationals Cup, Ramesh Cidambi, Senior Vice President, Logistics of Dubai Duty Free said: “This year marks the 22nd running of Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup and the tournament has grown popular among UAE National since 1995 with junior Emirati golfers as well. Our thanks to all our participants and to the Marketing team at Dubai Duty Free and to the Emirates Golf Club for their efforts in ensuring a great day was had by all.”

    The on-course prizes were won by Omar Thabit for the nearest to pin on hole number eight and the longest drive on hole 16 was won by Khalifa Al Masaood.

    The tournament was a great success, with Dubai Duty Free continuing their support for all sports and golf in the region.

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