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Valentine's day at competitive Jumeirah Golf Estates OMA Emirates June Medalford
Bradley Valentine rose to the occasion on Saturday, 7th June 2025, capturing the June edition of the OMA Emirates Medalford at Jumeirah Golf Estates with a composed five-under-par round of net 67. Claiming victory on a back-nine countback, Valentine edged out a strong field of 84 players to earn the top honour on the Fire course.
'I struck the ball well today and felt in control throughout the round,' said Valentine. 'The Fire course was in fantastic shape, and I'm really proud of my score of seven net birdies and a net eagle certainly helped!'
Valentine's triumph headlined a day of top-tier competition, as Jumeirah Golf Estates hosted its monthly tournament in partnership with Unique Holding. Ideal early-summer conditions and the pristine quality of the Fire course - thanks to the outstanding work of the Agronomy team - set the stage for strong performances across all divisions.
Cameron McWhinnie, Assistant Golf Services Manager, praised the collaborative effort behind the event: 'We're very thankful to OMA Emirates and Unique Holding for their ongoing support of these events. Most importantly, our gratitude goes to the members—your enthusiasm and involvement make these tournaments truly enjoyable for all.'
Schoombie Takes Gross Medal
In the Gross Medal Division, Mark Schoombie fired an impressive three-under 69 to take the title, just ahead of Tom Neale, whose 70 was edged out on countback.
Division A (handicap index 10.4 and below) saw Tom Morgans take the top spot with a net 68, finishing just ahead of Adam James (69) and Priyan De Mel (71).
Joshua Burton delivered a standout round of net 67 in Division B (handicap index 10.5 and above), narrowly missing the overall title to Valentine on countback. Andrew Turnbull followed with a net 69, and Richard Bernans placed third with a net 73.
In the Ladies Division, 2026 Lady Captain Michelle Walsh-Hall came out on top with a three-under net 69, securing victory on a back-nine countback.
The Junior Division highlighted emerging talent as Abdulla Darwish posted a level-par net 72 to take the win. Moments later, his father, Mohammed Darwish, delivered a net 69 to capture the senior's title - making it a day to remember for the Darwish family.
Harrison tops Stableford Division
In the Stableford Division, James Harrison led with 41 points. Though a mid-round ruling removed him from medal contention, he showed great composure to claim the Stableford prize. Willemijn Roeterdink followed with 39 points, taking second on countback.
The event wrapped up in the Jumeirah Golf Estates Ballroom with a vibrant prize ceremony and buffet, celebrating another successful OMA Emirates Medalford in Dubai's premier golfing destination.
