AL Hawaj 1 yesterday claimed the title in the Championship Flight (handicap average of less than 6.0) while the Premier Flight crown was bagged by AMH Riffa 1 (handicap average of 6.0 or more) in the 21st AHM Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament at the private course of His Majesty the King, the patron of the event.
DHL 2 and Bahrain Confidential finished second and third respectively in the Championship flight.
Royal Golf Club 2 and E K Kanoo were second and third respectively in the Premier Flight.
“Firstly, we thank our kind patron His Majesty King Hamad without whose support and generosity this event could not be held. We also thank the Royal Court for their timely guidance and support.
“Deepest appreciation to the sponsors whose kind support ensures that year after year this golf tournament continues to be an astounding success,” AMH Chief Medical Officer/ Corporate CEO Dr George Cheriyan said speaking at the end of event.
Thank
“I would like to thank everyone who played a role in the enormous success of the event. Our deepest appreciation to the sponsors whose loyal support ensures that we run the tournament year after year, the golfers who delight us with their skills and showmanship,” said Julia Tovey, COO of AMH.
Yesterday’s side contest winners:
Closest to the pin (hole 2): Andy Love (DHL2). Most accurate drive (hole 8): Kenneth Daley (BH-USA3). Longest putt (hole 4): David Wales (Royal Golf Club 2).
Overall side contest winners: Closest to the pin (hole 2): Andy Love (DHL 3). Most accurate drive (hole 8): Graham McKenzie (EK KANOO 1). Longest putt (hole 4): Waleed Al Manaseer (AMH Riffa 2).
The following teams participated on the third day of action yesterday:
BH-USA 3, BH-USA 4, DHL 3, CrediMax 1, CrediMax 2, VIVA, EK Kanoo 3, Royal Golf Club 1, Royal Golf Club 2.