Dubai: The hot and humid conditions brought the best out of Emirates Golf Club’s Parvez Ahmed, who scored an exceptional 44 points to clinch the 25th Dubai Duty Free Seniors Cup at the Emirates Golf Club’s Faldo Course on Saturday.
Ninety one players competed across four different categories with the overall winner being crowned Dubai Duty Free Seniors Cup Champion.
Overall scoring on the day was of a very high standard with some notable scores, despite the weather. Emirates Golf Club’s Parvez Ahmed carded six net birdies and an additional two net eagles on his way to victory.
Long-standing affiliation
Commenting on the tournament, Colm McLoughlin, Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice-Chairman & CEO, said: “Congratulations to all the participants and winners of this year’s Dubai Duty Free Seniors Cup. Thank you to Emirates Golf Club, with whom we shared a long-standing affiliation, for their support in organising the event and that a fun day was had by all despite the weather condition.”
The day’s best Gross score came from Scott Hutton (EGF) with 32 gross points. Scott covered his back nine in level par gross to take top spot in the category.
In the Ladies Seniors Division, Jung Hee Lee (Al Hamra) claimed top spot with a score of 39 points. Jung Hee carded five net birdies across her round, finishing her back six holes in net two under par. Runner-up in the Seniors Division was Dubai Creek Lady Captain Shiba Wahid with 37 points. Shiba managed six net birdies in her round.
Fantastic net eagle
The Ladies Super Senior was won by Kiyono Taniuchi (EGC) with 39 points. Kiyono covered her front nine in two under par before a strong one under par finish ensured the win. Runner up was Sangita Soni (EGC) with 36 points. Sangita carded three net birdies and a fantastic net eagle on the 15th.
Ahuja, representing Dubai Duty Free, clinched the Men’ Seniors Division title with an excellent 42 points total in what was a very clean scorecard. he totalled seven net birdies with the only blemish a net bogey on Hole 4. Runner-up Julias Dias (EGC), with 40 points, also managed a phenomenal seven net birdies.
Birdie blitz
The Men’s Super Seniors was won by Ashok Kumar (EGC) with 36 points and winning with a better back nine. After a difficult start, Ashok recovered with three net birdies to finish his front nine. A solid level par net back ensured he pipped the runner up with a better back nine. The runner up was Sudhir Vora (EGC) again with 36 points. The highlight of Sudhir’s round came at the Par 3 8th where Sudhir carded a gross birdie two.
The winner of the Men’s Nearest the Pin on hole seventeen was Dean Bell, while Nonita Chand won the Ladies’ Nearest the Pin on hole eight. In the Longest Drive, Veneet Mohan won on hole 16 in the Men’s division, while Jung Hee Lee, won on hole five in the Ladies division.
