GOLF – His Majesty King Hamad’s humanitarian works and youth affairs representative and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa spearheaded Victorious to first place in the premier flight yesterday on day two of the 27th annual AMH Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament, currently being played at His Majesty’s private golf course.
The competition is being held under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad.
It is organised by American Mission Hospital (AMH), and it aims to raise funds in support of the hospital’s community outreach programmes and charitable initiatives.
More than 200 golfers representing 55 teams are taking part over three days in the prestigious event, which features two categories, including the premier flight where the teams’ handicap is 6.1 or over and the championship flight where the teams’ handicap is six or under.
Shaikh Nasser and his team took over as leaders in the premier flight after carding a score of 48.1 yesterday.
Al Haddad Motors were second yesterday with a 52.7 score, while Unstablefords were third on 53.
In the championship flight, RGC Two were the top team yesterday with a score of 51.8. Ministry of Interior Two were second on 53.2, while Bahrain This Month were third on 54.4.
Following the second day of action, Saffriya stayed as the top-ranked squad in the championship flight on a 49.6 score, followed by Ministry of Interior One at 49.7. Yesterday’s leaders RGC Two moved into third overall.
Meanwhile, Shaikh Nasser also put himself in position to claim the side contest prize for most accurate drive on hole eight.
Blackhawks’ Hesham Al Noaimi went closest to the pin on hole two, while Damien Nolan of Two Islands, One Fairway had the longest putt on hole four.
Yesterday’s second day featured favourable weather conditions, and participants enjoyed an exciting round of golf as the competition remained closely contested.
With several strong teams in the running, the tournament remains wide open as players compete for the top positions.
“This tournament is truly special, not only because of its charitable purpose but also due to the uniqueness of this magnificent golf course,” said American Mission Hospital (AMH) corporate CEO Dr George Cheriyan. “Each year, players look forward to returning and giving their best.
“We have two divisions — the championship and the premier flights — and three winning teams will be selected from each. This structure ensures a fair and enjoyable competition for all participants, regardless of their handicaps.”
Also taking to the fairways yesterday was the GDN Media team composed of GDN editor-in-chief Stanley Szecowka, Ian Dench, Erik Juch, and Philip Anderson.
Prizes for both flights will be presented to the overall winning teams at the Island Classic Gala Dinner on November 22 at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa.
The overall winners will be determined following the final day of play today.
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