Diab Sager Al Noaimi and Kerry Diaper were both victorious in the Russell Cup and Memorial Trophy golf tournament played at Awali Golf Club last weekend.
This medal competition sponsored by Bapco is played over two days with the Russell Cup being awarded to the player with the best gross score, and the Memorial Trophy for the best nett score over both days.
It turned out to be a very close finish in both categories with the runners-up losing on countback.
Diab S. Al Noaimi triumphed over Ahmed Al Noaimi to claim the Russell Cup with a gross score of 147 at the end of day two and Hamed Fares Al Qutami finished 3rd with a gross of 150.
Ahmed Al Noaimi had a superb weekend of golf, he was the medal winner on the first day with gross 74 and he achieved a hole-in-one on hole 4. Diab S. Al Noaimi claimed the medal on the second day with a gross score of 72.
The Memorial Trophy was awarded to overall winner Diaper (nett 131) who had a brilliant second day resulting in her well-earned victory and a two shot handicap cut. Mohammed Sultan Faraj had to settle for second place, while Yong Back Kim (nett 135) finished third.
Players who had the best gross and nett score, but were outside the main prizes, were also recognised with Sharif Abdulla (gross 75) winning the best gross on day one and Abdul Rahman Amin (gross 73) on day two.
The best nett score on day one was claimed by Alan Staunton (nett 63), while Jac Parker (nett 64) took home the award on day two. Both players earned a three shot handicap cut into the bargain.
The prizes were presented by club captain Bill Scarth.