NBAD Committed Sponsors Abu Dhabi Ladies Open Golf Championship at Al Ghazal Golf Club

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), The Number One Bank in the UAE, has reconfirmed their commitment to the 27th NBAD Abu Dhabi Ladies Open Golf Championship will be held over the weekend of 1 and 2 April 2011 at the Al Ghazal Golf Club (AGGC).

The championship is one of the most popular ladies sand course events of the UAE’s golfing calendar; it is sanctioned by the Emirates Golf Federation, golf’s ruling body in the U.A.E. and is one of the oldest Order of Merit events.

“We are pleased and proud to be part of the history of the Abu Dhabi Ladies Open Championship in which NBAD has been involved since the early 1980’s," said Mr. Michael Tomalin, the Group Chief Executive of NBAD.

“Since its inception in 1968, NBAD has been supporting the needs of the community. In our Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (CSR) policy, we pledged to act as a role model in the social and environmental development of the UAE, and the countries in which we operate. We are engaged in many vital activities in this regard such as donations, sponsorships, corporate philanthropy, and CSR projects. Our community support focuses on the areas of education, health, community development, environment, art, music, and sports,” Mr. Tomalin said.

“Despite two postponements due to bad weather, the event will be held this coming weekend; the AGGC is very grateful to the NBAD for their patience and commitment and the holding of the 27th NBAD Abu Dhabi Ladies Open Golf Championship, come what may, proves AGGC’s commitment to the continued support of NBAD.  NBAD, the Number One Bank in the UAE, continues to break golf records by being the only longest ever running sponsor to local golf in the UAE, for which, we are very grateful” Ms. Angela Scurr, Al Ghazal Golf Club Manager said.

Al Ghazal’s Lady Captain Pauline Jeynes commented, “That the ladies section is very grateful to have NBAD continue their support of ladies golf in the U.A.E.  The event is open to Lady Professionals and Amateurs with the Amateurs out-numbering the Professionals.  Everyone is welcome to come along to the AGGC and watch the golf unfold.”

Many of the top amateurs in the U.A.E. have already signed up to play including Defending Champion Nasha Sarkari from the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.  Nasha has always been a contender over recent years and she finally added the 2009 NBAD Ladies Open title to her already impressive list of wins!  Other players to watch are Sana Tufail, who when in the UK plays for the Surry Ladies and competed in some very prestigious events in the UK last summer.  Also in contention is Lindsay Brown from Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club.  Also in the running is Jo Schuman, Sandra Grenet and from the AGGC side recently crowned Club Champion Lizette Breytenbach as well as Anina Bester and Angela Scurr.

Lady Captain Pauline is looking forward to greeting everyone over the weekend and is looking forward to an exciting 27th NBAD Abu Dhabi Ladies Open Golf Championship.