Dubai: The Filipino Golfers in the Middle East (FIGME) recently celebrated the 113th anniversary of the proclamation of the Philippines' independence.
A strong field of 72 golfers battled for the coveted Independence Day crown at the Majlis course, playing off a ¾ individual stable ford handicap.
David Hadley (handicap 8), an honorary member of FIGME, blasted the pack garnering 36 stableford points and achieving a humongous drive (longest drive award) on the Par five - 527 yards hole 10 with 200 yards left to the pin ending up with a gross birdie four. His score card highlighted a number of gross birdies and pars which accumulated to a best gross score of 78.
Shot of the day
The shot of the day was executed by FIGME Chairman Ramon Navea (11 handicap) through nearest to the pin on hole seven with a six iron 166 yards (against the wind) where the ball just dropped eight inches off the cup ending in a birdie putt.
Platinum Division winners (0 to 12) saw Adam Hahn, Eric Matabang and Pat Morrow in the winning circle with 33 and 32 points apiece.
Mohammad Idris Firdaus, Rey Lapa and Werner Rooseboom dominated the Gold Division winners (13-19) garnering scores of 31 and 29 points, respectively.
The Silver Division (20 to 26) saw a field of promising improved golfers headed by Ebrahim Baggash, Jay Martin and Derek Bristol. Ladies or Bronze Division saw Joy Lirio and Janine Hadley dominating the field of seven lady golfers.
Dubai golf summer series
Entries for the 2011 Dubai Golf Summer Series, sponsored by Interem, are now open. This summer, challenge yourself in what is guaranteed to be an exciting competition across four fixtures on the championship courses at Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek. The tournament is open to all golfers with a valid handicap.
Fixture one is at the Faldo Course, Emirates Golf Club on Friday, June 24 with a 1.30pm shotgun start. Fixture two is also at the Faldo Course, Emirates Golf Club on Saturday, July 30 with a 6pm shotgun start. Fixture Three is at Dubai Creek on Friday, August 19 with a 1.30pm shotgun start. And fixture four is at the Majlis Course, Emirates Golf Club on Saturday, September 3 with a 1.30pm shotgun start.
Tournament fees per event are visitors Dh375, EGF members Dh275, Dubai Golf summer pass holders Dh275, Members/Juniors Dh175. For further information please e-mail golfoffice@dubaigolf.com.
Al Badia promotions
The summer is in full swing here in the UAE and it's that time of the year when most golf clubs offer great deals. Al Badia Club too has two cracking summer deals.
The first offers summer golf member promotion for Dh4,450 and the deal includes unlimited midweek golf from June 1 to September 30, driving range, entry to end of summer tourney, and 20 per cent discount on food/beverages and spa.
The second deal offers more than just golf. Running from June 1 to September 30, the deal priced at Dh299 includes round of golf plus one main course plus two bubblies during midweek. The price is Dh399 for the same on the weekend.
