April 12 2021  |  Retailers

Rashid Al Jassmy wins Dubai DF UAE Nationals Cup

By Laura Shirk

Deemed a great success, the tournament demonstrates Dubai Duty Free’s continuing support of sports and tourism in the region

Although the 26th staging of the Dubai Duty Free UAE Nationals Cup attracted a strong field of players from all age ranges, it was Rashid Al Jassmy who emerged as the Overall Champion on a countback of 36 stableford points at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club on Saturday, April 10.

The format of the day was a Gross and Individual Stableford, with prizes being awarded to the Overall Stableford Winner, Gross Winner, Ladies Winner and On-Course Special Event.

The tournament was tightly contested with Rayyan Al Maazmi emerging as the first runner up with 35 points and Sultan Al Ali securing the second runner up position on a countback with 34 points. The Ladies Winner was Reema Al Heloo with 36 points, while the Gross Winner on the day was Ali Babtani, shooting a brilliant 77 gross.

"The tournament has grown popular among UAE nationals since 1995 including junior Emirati golfers. Congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to all our participants and to the Arabian Ranches Golf Club for their efforts in ensuring a great day was had by all,” comments Salah Tahlak, Executive Vice President – Corporate Services of Dubai Duty Free.

The on-course prizes were won by Rashid Al Jassmy for the Men’s Nearest the Pin, while Rayyan Al Maazmi won the Men’s Longest Drive. Winning the Ladies Nearest the Pin was Alia Al Emadi, with Reema Al Heloo wining the Ladies Longest Drive.

The tournament was a great success, with Dubai Duty Free continuing its support of all sports and golf in the region. At the awards ceremony, Tahlak was joined by Adel Zarouni, Vice Chairman, Emirates Golf Federation.

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