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Able, Tom and David Green shine

The December BMW Monthly Medal saw some fine performances from Bradley Able, Tom Green and David Green over the Faldo course at Emirates Golf Club.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 23:36 December 22, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: The December BMW Monthly Medal saw some fine performances from Bradley Able, Tom Green and David Green over the Faldo course at Emirates Golf Club.

Able and Tom Green both returned one over par totals of 74, however Able's superior inward half handed him first place in Division A (handicap 0–10).

Amir Hussain continued his fine run with a third place finish after signing for a nett 75.

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