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Seniors Cup set to tee off at Ranches

Arabian Ranches Golf Club will on Saturday host the 11th Dubai Duty Free UGA Seniors Cup over the desert-styled links course.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 23:12 September 5, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: Arabian Ranches Golf Club will on Saturday host the 11th Dubai Duty Free UGA Seniors Cup over the desert-styled links course.

Golf operations manager Elliott Gray said: "We look forward to hosting this prestigious event and hope that everyone enjoys the day and our course. With title sponsor Dubai Duty Free and prizes extended to the men's and ladies division as well as the overall best gross and best stableford of the day it should be an exciting event.

The event will start at 1.30pm. Men will play over the Blue Tee course which measures approximately 6,500 yards with ladies playing the Red Tee course, measuring 5,300 yards.

Prizes will be awarded to the overall champion and best gross score of the day as well as men's and ladies divisional prizes. All competitors receive a complimentary goody bag on registration, dinner and refreshments.

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