Gaughan wins Emirates PGA Tour event at Sharjah in a play-off

Louis Gaughan, representing the Dubai Hills Golf Club, won the latest edition of the Emirates PGA Tour event at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club following a intriguing play-off.

Gaughan had four birdies and two bogeys in his two-under 70 card.

The runner-up was Stuart Smith (Precision Golf ME) who had five birdies to tie Gaugham on 70.

A play-off followed which stretched to seven holes, with Gaughan securing a birdie on the 25th hole to take the victory.

Samir Wallani (EGF) went to the turn in 33, but struggled home in a two bogey 38 to finish on 71 and in sole third place.

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The 18-hole event was held at the 7,302 yards par 72 course, which was played over two loops of the Peter Harradine nine-hole layout.

Thanks were given to Sam McLaren and his Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club team for hosting this event on the 2024 Emirates PGA Tour.

D. Laing (Montgomerie Golf Club) 74.