Sohail Al Marzouqi wins the UAE Nationals Monthly Medal at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa

Sohail Al Marzouqi kept his cool when it mattered most to win the UAE Nationals Monthly Medal at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa at the weekend.

A key member of the UAE team that won the recent GCC Junior Championship in Bahrain, Sohail played a solid tee-to-green game to beat a strong field which included many top names like Khalid Yousuf. Riding on five net birdies, including three on the back nine, Sohail carded a brilliant 38 points to take the honours, one point ahead of Mohammed Darwish and Abdullah Al Muharrami.

Both Darwish and Al Muharrami shot an identical 37 points, but the former managed to finish runner-up on a countback.

Leading UAE national golfer Khalid Yousuf made his presence felt, winning the prestigious gross prize with a neat 74 while Faris Al Mazroui (34 points) and Ahmed Al Hosseni (35) reigned supreme in Division A and Division B respectively.

Photo: Winner Sohail Al Marzouqi with Saeed Albudoor of EGF

The day simply belonged to the fast-improving Sohail, who reeled off 17 points on the front nine and 21 on the back nine to round off a good day in the office.

The highlight of his round being a gross birdie on par-3, 11th hole.

Saeed Albudoor, general manager of the Emirates Golf Federation, lauded the enthusiasm of the players for making the event a great success. “Despite strong winds and dust, we had some very scores and that reflects on the growing maturity of the players.

“The course, as usual, was nicely set up, thanks to all the hard work done by the JAGRS staff and management. We all had a great day and now look forward to playing the next event which be held at the Dubai Creek.”

RESULTS:
Sohail Al Marzouqi 38 points, 2. Mohammed Darwish 37 (countback), 3. Abdullah Al
Muharrami 37
Best Gross: Khalid Yousuf 74
Division A winner: Faris Al Mazroui 34 points
Division B winner: Ahmed Al Hosseni 35 points