Captain’s Drive-In & Generations Day Tournament at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Jumeirah Golf Estates hosted the Generation’s Day and Captain’s Drive-In on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Evelyn Downham and Jonathan Hall took their Captain’s Day tee shots off the Earth course's first tee, and the day was underway.

The format of the event was a Pairs Texas Scramble. The team event saw the best eight pairs in each of the three age categories battling it out to gain the most points and take home the trophy.

The winning generation for Generations Day were the ‘Aged 49 and under’s Team.’ They dominated proceedings and scored a very impressive 61 under par, beating the ‘Mixed team’ who scored 57 under par. Third place went to the ‘50 and aboves’ with a score of 52 under.

Winning the pairs event, which was determined through a count-back, were Mark Schoombie and Alan McNamara. They scored 30 on the front nine and 31 on the back nine. The dynamic duo had a score of net 61 to claim the victory. They had a fantastic run of form on holes 1, 2, and 3, scoring three birdies in a row with a net eagle on the 9th hole.

Narrowly missing out on the top spot, were the pairing of Richard Aybar and Ronan Keating also scoring an impressive net 61. Finishing in third place were Gareth Bacon and Patrick Walton, with another net 61. In fourth place were Stephen Drake and Martin Issott with a score of net 62.

Stephen Hubner, Club Manager at Jumeirah Golf Estates, commented at the prize presentation, ‘I am really looking forward to working with the incoming Captains over the next year. I would also like to thank our three sponsors today, ISERVICEANYCAR, Suited and Booted, and The Lounge Spa. Jumeirah Golf Estates, their enhanced support truly grows these club events.’