Match Day 3 and Match Day 4 of the UAE Invitational Scratch League
Al Ghazal Golf Club, Yas Links, The Els Club and the Sharjah team had strong showings with recent wins in the 2011 – 2012 UAE Invitational Scratch Golf League – Match Day 3 and Match Day 4.
The 12 team UAE Invitational Scratch League got under way in November with two matches already having been played in League D.
The format of the League is 8 players a side in fourball scratch matchplay played over 18 holes from the competition tees.
The winning teams in each match receive a win bonus of 2 points plus points according to the number of individual games won, losing teams just receive the points according to the number of games won and a drawn match results in each team receiving 3 league points.
Following the Round Robin First Round matches where all teams play 2 matches at home and two away the winners of the 4 Leagues will meet for Semi-Final matches with the respective winners going forward to the Grand Final Match to determine the 2011 – 2012 Invitational Scratch League champions.
Bob Driver, Invitational Scratch Golf League co-ordinator said at the draw announcement, ‘It is exciting to get the 2011 – 2012 season properly underway. We have been impressed with the interest levels of all 12 teams and thank the golf clubs for their continued support.’
RESULTS
Friday 13th January, 2012
Al Ghazal Golf Club, Abu Dhabi 4 (6 points) beat The Address Montgomerie, Dubai 0 (0 points) (Al Ghazal Golf Club, Abu Dhabi names first);
A. Charawani & H. Abdelnour beat R. Yeomans & M. Lambert 2 & 1.
R. Jennings & J. P. Friedmanm beat P. Pitman & K. Thorley 4 & 3.
M. Hayman & K. Ritzal beat K. Stacey & S. Constance 4 & 3.
R. Valencia & R. Evans beat D. Russell & C. Fevre 3 & 2.
Saturday 14th January, 2012
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi 2 ½ (4 ½ points) beat Abu Dhabi Golf Club 1 ½ (1 ½ points) (Yas Links names first);
P. Daintry & D. Weisser beat B. Farrell & K. Jamieson 5 & 4.
H. Kim & D. Domanski halved with S. J. Hwang & B. Belaid.
J. Cook & M. Ostojic beat C. Cole & A. Lehmkuhl 2 & 1.
J. Howell & R. Hall lost to R. Lehmkuhl & L. Burkhardt 1 hole.
Saturday 14th January, 2012;
The Els Club 3 (5 points) beat Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club 1 (1 point) (The Els Club names first);
P. Moir & M. Hay beat E. Cunniffe & J. McFarlane 7 & 5.
D. Cheesley & M. Fournie beat R. Ellis & M. Garbutt 4 & 2.
S. Dolphin & M. Nubani lost to M. Ashford & A. Purves 7 & 5.
D. Voller & K. Thompson beat S. Sandford & L. Chalmers 5 & 4.
Saturday 14th January, 2012;
Tower Links / Ras Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah 1 (1 point) lost to Sharjah Wanderers / Sharjah Shooting and Golf Club 3 (5 points) (Tower Links / Ras Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah names first) – Venue – Tower Links Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah;;
J. Wivou & P. McCullough lost to G. Lui & S.S. Son 4 & 3.
R. Floyd & A. Gibson lost to D. Cameron & M. Tennant 2 & 1.
S. Rayment & B. Kraemer beat B. Driver & D. Gould 2 & 1.
P. Mallinson & E. Engelbrich lost to N. Fisher & P. Nightingale 3 & 2.
