Hendry and Nielsen post easy win

Dubai: Dan Hendry and Nanna Nielsen clinched the Emirates Mixed Amateur Open supported by Al Dobowi by a staggering 10-shot margin.

They followed their opening nett 67 over the Faldo course with a 65 over the Majlis layout. Commencing the final round with a four-shot lead they could have not started any better, as they picked up birdies on the first and second holes.

Their gross 36 on the front nine set the foundation for an awesome finish. They returned home in 33 shots.

Rai and Joan Legnar signed for a final round 68 to follow their opening 74 to give them runners-up position, a fine performance for the inaugural winners of the championship back in 1993-94. Arabian Ranches Golf Club were well represented by Adele Mckelvey and John Mills, who combined to return rounds of 72 and 71, good enough to clinch third place finish.

Darren Cole and Frances Cole matched their total of 143 and had to settle for fourth following a count back.

Also in the prizes were Y.J. Kim and Nasha Sarkari for their gross total of 155.

Other Prizes:

Best Nett Day 1 Jonathan Wright & Sue Wright 71

Best Nett Day 2 Johnny Aldridge & Nina Larm 71

Best Gross Day 1 Val Pullan & Rohit Gupta 76

Best Gross Day 2 Ashley Anderson & Tony Azoulay 75.