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Sheila McIlroy, Lady Captain and Omer Khan, winner of the OMA Emirates Medalford in association with Christie’s International Real Estate. Image Credit: Supplied

Dubai: Jumeirah Golf Estates hosted the OMA Emirates Medalford in association with Christie’s International Real Estate on the Earth Course with over 100 members competing. It was a beautiful morning with no breeze, which resulted in some exceptional scores being posted.

Omer Khan was crowned the winner of this month’s medal. Omer shot an impressive net score of 67, which included 3 birdies and a notable 2 on hole 6.

The winner of the Gents Division A with an excellent net score of 68 was Jahanzeb Awan. Jahanzeb played some beautiful golf managing to score four birdies in his round. Runner-up of the Gents Division A was Alan Dobbins with a great net score of 69. Third place of the Gents Division A with a net score of 70 was James Finnigan, James had a superb two twos in his round.

The winner of the Gents Division B on a card playoff with a brilliant net score of 68 was Ravi Khanna. Runner-up of the Gents Division B just missing out on countback was Mohammed Darwish with again a brilliant net score of 68. Third place of the Gents Division B with a net score of 71 was Rylan Lee.

Fantastic score

The winner in the Ladies Division with a net 72 was Shiba Khan, Shiba’s round included a lovely birdie on hole 10. Winning the Overall Gross prize with a fantastic score of 3 under par, 69 was Simon Howells. Taking second place in the Gross Division was Chris Wilmot with a 70 gross.

Winning the Stableford after a card playoff was Ricky Aybar with 38 points, and runner-up in the Stableford with again 38 points was Aditya Ganti.

On the day there were nearest the pin prizes to be won on the 6th and 17th hole. Winning nearest the pin on hole 6 with an amazing shot hanging over the edge for a hole-in-one was Jonathan Anderson. Winning nearest the pin on the 17th hole with a lovely shot was Shiba Khan.

Whilst concluding the prize giving presentation Steffan Jones, Golf Services Manager, commented; “Congratulations to all the prize winners, and well done to all for taking part in the event. I must say a huge thank you to both OMA Emirates and Christie’s International Real Estate for their support in our Medals here at Jumeirah Golf Estates, we would like to use the sponsorship to elevate and create much more emphasis on the OOM that runs in line with our medals.”