The hard-working golfer shot a gross five-over-par 77 to take the day’s honours, beating his nearest challenger Abdulla Al Musharrekh by two shots. Former UAE national champion Ismail Sharif finished third
on a gross 80.

Young Hassan Musharrekh made his presence felt, winning the Division A title on a net 75 while Jamal bin Margoub walked away with the Division B honours on a net 85.

Once again the event — part of the UAE Nationals Monthly Medal Series — attracted a good response with almost all the top UAE national golfers turning up to hone their competitive edge.

“The fact that we again had a full field amply shows the revival of the monthly medal series has created a big of buzz among the UAE nationals. Since we have an Order of Merit for the series, so there is always a chance for any golfer to bounce back,” said Adel Zarouni, secretary-general of the Emirates Golf Federation.

Zarouni also lauded the efforts of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa for facilitating the successful conduct of the medal event. “I think the conditions were pretty good and players did enjoy playing at theirsuperb course,” he said.

"We look forward to playing more such event there in the near future.” James Williams, director golf at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, was equally pleased the host the event. “It was great to
welcome the local players back to Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa and, most importantly, to see the return of the Nationals Monthly Medal on the domestic circuit.”

“The national golfers are a very important part of the present and future development of the game, and revival of the Medal series can only help in building a solid platform for the sport to grow from strength
to strength in the UAE.”



Leading scores:
Gross:
1. Saeed Malik 77
2. Abdulla Al Musharrekh 79
3. Ismail Sharif80

Division A:
Hassan Musharrekh net 75

Division B:
Jamal bin Margoub 85

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