Thompson secure Epic double in Hankook Greensomes at the Emirates Golf Club

Carolyn and Nigel Thompson clinched the Hankook Greensomes Championship to seal and awesome double following their win in the Emirates Mixed Amateur Open sponsored by Al Dobowi back in October.

The Emirates Golf Club husband and wife combination found themselves in the final group over the Majlis course following an opening 4-under par 69 on the Faldo. The pair combined perfectly and they certainly benefited from the experience gained back in October. No more so than on the famous 18th hole of the Dubai Desert Classic layout. The pair of Maajid Mushtaq Madni and Haneef Rabbani had posted a 10-under par tally and held the clubhouse lead as the Thompsons teed up on their final hole. The format allows the pair to pick the best drive and play alternate shot basis until holing out. Nigel hit his approach shot on the 18th to about 40 feet right of the pin leaving Carolyn a difficult birdie chance. A good approach putt left Nigel a 6 foot putt up the hill for glory which he duly holed with nerves of steel. A final round 65.5 gave them a 134.5 total and 10.5 under par championship score. 


Maajid Mushtaq Madni and Haneef Rabbani settled for runners-up place with Kevin Roy and Saeem Rehman in third. Choon Park and Han Soon Shin signed for rounds of 70.5 and 66 for a 136.5 total.
Mathys Oberholster and Nick Evangelopolous claimed best gross with a 162 total, one shot clear of Ashley Anderson and Tony Azoulay. Some fantastic scoring over the Majlis saw Trevor Varri & Jenny Ayres pick up the crystal for their 64 and best net over the Majlis. Rabih Sfeila and Rami Safadi’s 68.5 did likewise for day one on the Faldo.
The 166 competitors enjoyed fantastic hospitality from Hankook Greensomes over the weekend proving yet again this Championship to be a highlight on the UAE golfing Calendar.

Caption – Surrender Kandhari (Al Dobowi), B.H Kim (Hankook), Carolyn Thompson, Nigel Thompson, Caroline Jones (Lady Captain) and Mike Sim, (Club Captain).