MEN’S AMATEUR OPEN SPONSORED BY SOLUTIONS LEISURE GROUP

MEN’S AMATEUR OPEN

SPONSORED BY SOLUTIONS LEISURE GROUP

22-23/01/22

Jumeirah Golf Estates hosted the Men’s Amateur Open 2022 which saw 105 golfers compete on The Fire and Earth Course in a 36-hole stroke play format. Thank you to Solutions Leisure Group for sponsoring the momentous occasion with the leading Emirates Golf Federation member winning a spot in The Al Khaimah Classic.

The Men’s Amateur Open 2022 Champion and winning a spot in The Al Khaimah Classic was Drew Foxcroft who scored a total 142 (2 under par). On the Fire Course, Drew shot a 72 (even par) which included four birdies. On the Earth Course Drew played brilliantly shooting a 70 gross with three birdies and only one bogey on his card.

Narrowly missing out on the top spot by one shot and taking the runner-up place on a card playoff was Craig Vance who scored a wonderful 143 (1 under par), Craig scored a round of 75 (3 over par) despite having four birdies on the Fire Course. Craig came to light on Day 2 scoring a 68 (4 under par) on the Earth Course.

“Congratulations to Drew Foxcroft on his fantastic performance in the event, and from all of us at Jumeirah Golf Estates we wish you all the best at The Ras Al Khaimah Classic.”.

Steffan Jones, Golf Services Manager

In third place after a card playoff in the Men’s Amateur Open was Viggo Sorensen who scored a total 143 (1 under par), Viggo played some exceptional golf scoring a total of nine birdies in the 36-holes.

In fourth place again on a card playoff with a score of 143 (1 under par) was Yash Majmudar. Yash was the overnight leader scoring a 69 (3 under par) on the Fire Course, but unfortunately on Day 2, Yash finished with a double bogey on hole 18 to finish one stroke off the lead.

In fifth place in the Men’s Amateur Open was Edoardo Galeppini who scored a total 144 (even par). Edoardo scored a superb 68 (4 under par) on the Earth Course to make his way into the prizes. The winner of the Overall Net was won by Raghav Gulati who scored a net 67 on the Fire Course and 73 on the Earth Course totaling a net 140 (4 under par). Runner-up in the Net Prize was Benoit Ardon who scored a total 141 net (3 under par) and third place in the net was Paul Darnault who scored a total 141 net (3 under par) to lose on a card playoff.

Winner of the Best Gross Day 1 on the Fire Course was Yash Majmudar who shot 69 (3 under par). Yash had an amazing round which included six birdies. Winner of the Best Gross Day 2 on the Earth Course was Edoardo Galeppini who shot a 68 (4 under par). Edoardo had an excellent back nine score of 31 (5 under par) with a notable six birdies in the last nine holes. Winner of the Best Net Day 1 on the Fire Course was Raghav Gulati who shot a net 67 (5 under par) and winner of the Best Net Day 2 on the Earth Course was Mark Schoombie who shot a net 69 (3 under par).

On both days there was an on-course prize, winning nearest the pin in two on hole 18 on day 1 was won by Gavin Sutherland and winning nearest the pin in two on hole 18 on day 2 was Hugo Garcia.

Congratulations to all prize winners and a special thank you to Solutions Leisure Group for sponsoring the event!