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PHOTOS: All the action from the EAGL Mini-Series in Dubai

The thrilling and unique event lived up to standards in Dubai

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Gulf News Report and Matthew Smith, Sports Editor and Pictures by Virendra Saklani, Staff Photographer
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The EAGL Mini Series got off to a cracking start
The EAGL Mini Series got off to a cracking start
Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The EAGL Mini-Series nine-hole competition served up a classic on the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.
Eight teams of four players — including a Gulf News team, the English Roses — competed in this individual matchplay format.
There was no handicap and all 32 players played off level or scratch.
It was a hot day, but the players knew they were playing for silverware.
Deepak Jain stormed to a fine win over Asian Jumbos' Bayer Khan
India legend and golf pro Shiv Kapur took the ceremonial first tee shot to get us under way
The players revelled in the pro atmosphere despite the sweltering heat
The competition was streamed live on gulfnews.com and also broadcast on Dubai Sports
There was a real competition vibe as the players raised their game for the cameras
Thankfully, the buggies kept the competitors out of the baking heat most of the time
Even Mark Rix, of Gulf News and English Roses, had to dig deep
Other approaches left the players with more simple tap-ins. Although we saw many lip-outs including Kabir Luthra of Indian Lions
Mark Rix - after a rocky start - won his game to lead by example for English Roses
Chris Nelson of Abu Dhabi Roars also made a winning statement
The heat was a major factor as the players reached the 18th
And there was almost relief as they departed the final hole, with AC and refreshing drinks awaiting at the JGE clubhouse
The English Roses' Melissa Williams took on Dubai Tigers' Jaishree Gupta in an all-female clash
The competition was played in joviality and in the true spirit of the game
We are all set now for onwards and upwards with EAGL - the sky is the limit ...
Deepak Jain, Craig Vance, Ashok Kumar and Rick Bevan of MENA lifted the trophy.

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