GOLF – HIS Majesty King Hamad’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs and Supreme Council for Youth and Sport (SCYS) chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa emerged victorious in the nett category yesterday at the end of the eighth Bahrain Amateur Open, which came to a close at Royal Golf Club.
Shaikh Nasser secured his triumph in the presence of Supreme Council for Environment vice-president, Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club High Committee deputy chairman and SCYS member Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa.
Shaikh Nasser carded an outstanding nett score of 209 after 54 holes to come away with his winner’s trophy.
Shaikh Nasser joined the UAE’s Sam Mullane as victors in the tournament, with Mullane taking the overall title on gross scores.
Taking second place in the nett category behind Shaikh Nasser was Turki Alhussain from Saudi Arabia, while in third came Khalid Mohammed Siddiq from Bahrain.
On the occasion, Shaikh Nasser emphasised that the Bahrain Amateur Open reflects the advanced level of golf and strong competition amongst the participating players. He pointed to the importance of these tournaments in upgrading golfers’ technical levels and promoting competitive experiences, which contribute to propelling the game towards further development and excellence.
Shaikh Nasser praised the outstanding efforts of the Bahraini Golf Association in organising and executing the championship in a distinctive manner. He emphasised the importance of continuing to organise such events that enhance the status and presence of golf on both the local and international arenas.
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