UGA Order of Merit Champion Matthew Turner (Emirates Golf Club) is on course to retain his crown after an assured performance at the Sharjah Men's Open.
Turner, who plays off a plus one handicap, was runner–up to professional Simon Dunn at the first Order of Merit tournament after shooting a gross 145 (70, 75) over two rounds. Dunn took the title with fantastic rounds of 66 and 68 for a 134 total.
The 36-hole tournament attracted some of the best amateurs and pros in the region in the 54-man field.
Vikram Judge of Dubai Creek finished third on 148 (77, 71) while Malcolm Tennant of Sharjah Wanderers Golf Club posted a gross score of 149 (76, 73) for fifth place and third in the Order of Merit table.
How They Stand
UGA Men's Order of Merit (after one event)
1 Matthew Turner (EGC) 30pts
2 Vikram Judge (DCGYC) 24
3 Malcolm Tennant (SWGC) 21
3 Eric Hesson (EGC) 21
5 Joel Neale (DCGYC) 18.5
5 Dino Varkey (EGC) 18.5
7 Biren Dey (DCGYC) 15.5
7 Doug Cameron (DCC) 15.5
7 Khalid Yousuf (EGC) 15.5
7 Alex Charawani (ADGC) 15.5
