Dubai: Michael Harradine of Emirates Golf Club set an early pace in the Emirates Golf Federation's Order of Merit for the 2010-11 season after carving up an impressive victory in the Shaikh Rashid Trophy which ended at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa on Saturday.
The 27-year-old golfer, who earned a maximum 30 points for his efforts, has opened up a six-point lead from Daniel Hendry, his fellow club member and the reigning Junior Order of Merit champion, while Abdullah Al Musharrakh is placed third with 22 points — two ahead of Arabian Ranches Golf Club's Douglas McLennan.
Khalid Yousuf, at present representing the UAE in the Eisenhower Trophy, is fifth place with 19 point, going into the Sharjah Wanderers Golf Club Men's Open, the second event on the Order of Merit on November 12 and 13.
"We had a great start to this season Order of Merit, thanks to the overwhelming response to the Shaikh Rashid Trophy," said Saeed Al Budoor, general manger of the Emirates Golf Federation.
"With as many as 12 events on this season's Order of Merit we can expect some intense fight developing before the finale in April. We welcome the addition of the Yas Links Men's Open, The Els Club Open and the Palm Sports Resort Open to the Order of Merit this season."
