Ogilvie claims EPGA Match victory after thrilling four-way tie and two-hole playoff

Tom Ogilvie from Dubai Creek Resort emerged victorious after a dramatic two-hole playoff to claim the title at the Emirates PGA’s EPGA Match, held at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club in Abu Dhabi.

The event, which saw 27 professional golfers representing the Emirates PGA, was a tightly contested affair. Ogilvie shot a solid one-under-par 71, tying for first place with three other competitors: Jackson Bell (TFA, Jumeirah Golf Estates), Joaquin Estevez (51 Golf, Dubai), and Freddie Price (Al Zorah Golf Club).

A sudden-death playoff was needed to determine the winner, with Ogilvie making an impressive birdie-birdie finish to win outright on the second extra hole, securing the Dhs 2,520 first prize cheque.

Ogilvie started strong with a three-under-par 33 on the front nine, which included birdies on holes 3 and 7, a dropped shot on hole 5, and an eagle on the 535-yard par-5 ninth hole.

Despite three bogeys on the back nine (holes 13, 14, and 16), Ogilvie’s performance was anchored by a birdie on the 437-yard par-4 17th and a steady par on the final hole, rounding out his eventful 71.

Kieren Pratt, the EGF representative coordinating the Emirates PGA, said: “We’ve had another excellent Emirates PGA Match at Yas Acres Golf & Country Club. I want to thank every pro for participating.

"Congratulations to Tom for his win. In my time here in the UAE, I’ve never seen a four-way tie at an Emirates PGA Match. It was fantastic to witness such a great turnout from our local pros.”

The next Emirates PGA fixture is the Al Ain PGA Match at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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