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Full field at Ranches for Lexus event

A full field of 92 players will compete in the Lexus Golf Day Better Ball of Partners Two Player Team Event at Arabian Ranches Golf Club today.

  • Staff report
  • Published: 22:59 September 12, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: A full field of 92 players will compete in the Lexus Golf Day Better Ball of Partners Two Player Team Event at Arabian Ranches Golf Club today.

The format is better ball, which means the best net score between two players will be recorded at each hole in Stableford points.

The Event is open to members and their guests. Prizes are awarded in the men's and mixed division which includes 46 teams. Teams will also be competing for the Al-Futtaim Motors Order of Merit Points. The Order of Merit is currently led by Rob Garner followed closely by Garry Henry. Winners in today's event will be awarded 25 points with runners-up taking 22.5.

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