Al Mazrui emerges champion in Lexus event

Dubai: Ahmad Al Mazrui produced a blistering run of birdies to win the Lexus UAE Junior Golf Championship in style at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club's Par-3 course.

Al Mazrui shot an eight-under-par 46 to beat Ahmad Al Mosharrekh by four shots for his maiden victory in the country's premier junior championship.

Ahmad Al Mosharrekh's younger brother Hassan played one-over-par 55 to finish third, but it was Al Mazrui who held the centre-stage with some breathtaking golf.

Played twice over the par-3 course, the championship, sponsored by Al Futtaim Motors and organised by the UAE Golf Association, presented some of the junior players with an opportunity to warm up for the 36-hole senior championship which gets under way at the Dubai Creek today (Jan 4).

Results: 1. Ahmad Al Mazrui gross 46

2. Ahmad Al Mosharrekh 50

3. Hassan Al Mosharrekh 55

Nearest to the pin: Ahmad Al Mosharrekh (hole 5) and Faisal Al Marzouqi (8).