As the home of the HERO Dubai Desert Classic celebrates 35 glorious years it stirs up nostalgic memories of how the venue sparked Dubai's rise as the region's sports capital
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Jumeirah Golf Estates hosted the July OMA Emirates Medalford competition on the Earth course, with over 50 players participating in a strokeplay format.
Russell Wilson won the overall net prize in the OMA Emirates Medalford competition, winning on a countback from Oliver Turnbull with a score of net -3 (69). His round consisted of six birdies and a net eagle on the 12th hole.
In Division A, Oliver Turnbull won with a score of net -3, beating second-place Gary Williams by two strokes. Anand Rajagopal finished in third place with a net score of +1.
In Division B, James Plackett was victorious over Edward McCullagh by three strokes, with a net score of -3. Rony El Haber secured third place in the division with a net score of +5.
JJ O’Toole won the gross strokeplay competition with a score of +1, despite a strong effort from Louis Prosser, who finished with a score of +4.
Jane Vorster took home the Ladies’ prize with a net score of +4, the Senior’s prize was won by Richard McGlave with a net-level par, and Sam Collier collected the Junior’s net prize.
A very respectable score of 37 points saw Rory Woodland win the Stableford competition, with runner-up Jamie Snowdon securing 35 points.
The play was from the Tournament Tee markers for men and the Orange Tee markers for women with 95% of Course Handicap allowance.
The highlight of the day was by Gary Williams on the par-3 6th hole, with a spectacular hole-in-one.
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