Tyler Hogarty makes move on the Mena Golf Tour Order of Merit
Riding on a creditable joint third in the ASCORP GOLF CITIZEN Abu Dhabi Open last week, South Africa’s Tyler Hogarty has moved into the fourth spot in the MENA Golf Tour’s Order of Merit. The talented 22-year-old has been a model of consistency on the tour this season, raking up three top-10s and taking his earnings from the first five events on the tour to $10,136, behind the English trio of Luke Joy ($24,000), Ross McGowan ($13,290) and Joshua White ($10,790).
“I am getting close, really close to win my first event on the tour. I have got the experience, belief and knowledge to put myself in contention on any given week. I’m heading in the right direction and, hopefully, breakthrough will come soon enough,” said Hogarty, who turned professional just ahead of the 2013 Dubai Creek Open.
England’s James Allan continues to lead the Order of Merit in the amateur division, accumulating 141 points, well ahead of compatriots Craig Vance (81) and James Yeomans (72)
Moroccan players dominate the MENA Division for the Shaikh Maktoum Golf Foundation Award that recognises the performance of the top three region’s professionals and amateurs from their respective divisions in each event.
With back-to-back wins, Younes El Hassani has closed the gap on Faycal Serghini at the top of the MENA Division Order of Merit, but will require another strong finish if he aims to catch up with the runway leader as rising start Ayoub Lguirati maintains his top position in the amateur division.
The top three professionals and the leading amateur from their respective Orders of Merit will receive special invitations to compete in the 2015 Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
The MENA Golf Tour travels to Ras Al Khaimah next week for the RAK Classic at Tower Links Golf Club where England’s Zane Scotland will be defending his title.
Order of Merit after the ASCORP GOLF CITIZEN Abu Dhabi Open:
Professionals:
1. Luke Joy (England) $24,000
2. Ross Mcgowan (England) $13,290
3. Joshua White (England) $10,790.00
4. Tyler Hogarty (South Africa) $10,136
T5. Edouard Espana (France) $9,000
T5. Cyril Suk (Czech Republic) $9,000
7. Faycal Serghini (Morocco) $7,371
8. Carlos Balmaseda (Spain) 6,682.00
9. Roberto Rodriguez Cacho (Mexico) $6,520
10. Paul Doherty (Scotland) $6,194
Amateurs:
1. James Allan (England) 141 points
2. Craig Vance (England) 81
3. James Yeomans (England) 72
4. Michael Harradine (Switzerland) 55
T5. Josh Walsh (England) 53
T5. Elliott Oxlade (England) 53
7. Ayoub Lguirati (Morocco) 49
