Tight competition in Abu Dhabi Golf Club Matchplay Championships Final
An exciting seven months of competition recently culminated at Abu Dhabi Golf Club in the Annual Matchplay Championships Final.
Since November, members of Abu Dhabi Golf Club have been fighting it out on the National Course for the Men’s Handicap, Men’s Scratch, Ladies Handicap and Foursome’s Matchplay Championships.
The 2013 Men’s Scratch Matchplay winner was Bilal Belaid who faced Laurie Burkhardt, a regular scratch team member and a very consistent performer in club competitions. The pair took their tight match to the 19th hole, before Bilal could close the deal and take the championship.
The Men’s Handicap Matchplay Champion of 2013 was the Abu Dhabi Golf Club vice-captain Donovan Joseph, who managed to defeat Andy Tyson six and four. Both players put in a magnificent performance to see off 40 other competitors and reach the final.
Eighteen year-old Maeva Deslaudure was crowned the Ladies Handicap Matchplay Champion of 2013, after successfully defeating Debbie Betts in the final.
The Foursomes Matchplay final saw the 2011 and 2012 Foursomes Champions, Aart and Ricus Lehmkhul, take on Sung Jin Hwang and Inki Kim. Despite best efforts, Aart and Ricus were unable to claim the title three years in a row, as Sung Jin and Inki pulled out a nail-biting two and one victory. Sung Jin and Inki have consistently put in superb performances through the year, and thoroughly deserved a victory together.
