Tufail again dominates BMW AGMC sponsored JGE Ladies Amateur Open

The 2014 BMW AGMC sponsored JGE Ladies Amateur Open witnessed another dominating performance by the young lady golfer, Sana Tufail who consolidated her place on the ladies UAE golfing circuit as she took full control of this annual event for the third consecutive year.

A fast playing Fire course, initially in chilly temperatures could not stop Sana from completing the front nine holes in 36 gross. As the temperatures increased Sana’s game warmed to the challenge to cover the remaining nine holes in a sensational 32 shots to record an overall gross score of 4 under par, 68. A gracious Sana was delighted to sign her scorecard and retain the title she won twelve months ago and her third BWM AGMC title at Jumeirah Golf Estates. In second place was Arabian Ranches youngster, Kim Chiang who followed Sana to the podium with a creditable gross score of 76 as taking third position with an 80 gross was Julia Al Hemoud.

In the Net division, Jumeirah Golf Estates Ladies Club Champion, Michelle Walsh Hall took the honors with a very creditable net 69. Michelle took advantage of her local knowledge with the highlight of the round coming on the treacherous par 4, 17th where she recorded a birdie 3 that enabled Michelle to cross the line in first place. The runner up’s position was awarded to The Montgomerie member, Elsie Bruce. Her net 72 was good enough to receive the prize whilst third place finisher, Satnam Kaur who although finished on the same score of net 72 a card playoff was required to separate their level par scores.

Special Events

Nearest the Pin – 8th Hole                                            Claudette Dumoulin
Longest Drive – 7th Hole                                               Claudette Dumoulin
Nearest the Pin – 14th Hole                                         Julia Al Hemoud
Nearest the Pin in Two Shots – 16th Hole                 Sana Tufail