Wartig Family Duo Triumphant in the Summer Swingman Open held at Al Badia Golf Club

The Summer Swingman Open held at Al Badia Golf Club saw a packed field of 100 golfers take to the course to compete for the tournament set up to celebrate fathers day. The tournament which followed a pairs texas scramble format was won by father and son partnership, Liam and John Wartig, who carded a glorious net 52.2 score. It was a tale of two halves for the pairing as four bogeys in the first nine holes meant it was going to take something special to turn things around. Quick fire back to back birdies set the boys off on an inward half that would see them accumulate a masterful five birdies and seal the win. Another father and son team were on top form as Graham and Tom Ellis claimed the runners up spot with a score of 53.4. Paul Batson and Dennis Appleby finished in third place scoring 56.

The winners of the gross prize went to Brett Armstrong and Keith Nann who managed to muster up an incredible 11 birdies and seven pars to complete a flawless round of 61. There was an additional two on course prizes given to the straightest drive on the first hole and anyone who could hit the gong in the middle of the lake on the 18th. The gong was hit on two occasions, first by Barry Parkin and then Ronan Hall. The straightest drive of the day was produced by 12 year old Mark Baxter who was just one of many juniors to play some excellent golf.
Al Badia Golf Operations Manager, Tim Neil said, “it was great to see so many families teaming up to celebrate father’s day, it created a great atmosphere around the club.  A special mention has to go to Brett and Keith as their gross score of 61 is as good as this golf club has seen in a pairs texas scramble. It was a fun filled day and we are already looking forward to next year’s event.”

 The excitement carried on late into the night as many of the competitors stayed on in Spikes bar after the prize giving to cheer on England to their victory over Sweden.

Picture: Winners Liam and John Wartig with Al Badia Golf Pro, Ed Chapman.