Dubai: Robin Kadyan held off a spirited challenge from Aamir Inam to emerge as the overall winner of the Emirates Airline and Orient Travel Golf Challenge at Emirates Golf Club’s Faldo course at the weekend.
With all parts of his game falling into place, Kadyan reeled off an impressive 42 stableford points to beat Inam by one point.
The two were also instrumental in guiding their team, which included Chalermsak Suranant and Pairat Sukngam, to victory in the team division on 19 under. The team of Alan Salem, Soumaya Salem, Charles Graham and Paul Evans finished a creditable second a four shots adrift.
The annual tournament, which was supported by Malaysia Tourism, saw a full field compete for team and individual prizes. Rajinder Kumar (nearest to the pin), Ben Tilston (longest drive) and Azeem Rahim (straightest drive) were also rewarded for their accuracy off the tee.
A wide range of attractive gifts were given away as part of a raffle draw. Asim Arshad, CEO of Orient Travel and Tourism Agency, Mohamad Taib Ibrahim, director of Malaysia Tourism Board, and Shaz Peshimam of Emirates presented the prizes.