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Bernie takes Historical Gun Trophy in style at the Al Ghazal Golf Club Abu Dhabi

Bernie Blanchard won the 41 year old Gun Trophy with a superb 68. Runner up in the Men’s Division was Richard Whiteside with a par 71 on count back from third placed Peter Comber. In the Ladies Division Ming Brown continues her dominance by wining with a nett 72 from second placed Anina Bester 74.  There was only a single 2’s club winner, Mark Hayman.

The Gun Trophy was presented by ADDF [Abu Dhabi Defence Force] in 1971 and awarded annually from 1985 in memory of Lt. Col. Sidney Hunwicks member [1971 – 1985] of the original Abu Dhabi Golf Club, it is probably the oldest trophy Al Ghazal Golf Club are the custodians of.

Sponsors of the Gun Trophy for the second year running were Scott Safety represented by David Jackson, Regional Director and Jacques Regional Manager who presented the prizes.

In closing Captain Rupert Evans thanked Scott Safety, David Jackson and Jacques for their support of the AGGC and the Gun Trophy.

 

Photograph attached of The Captains Rupert Evans, Kate Davies, and Sponsor Jacques with Trophy Winner Bernie Blanchard.

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