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13 hours ago
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Minchinhampton golfer's career-high world ranking after impressive tournament
A MINCHINHAMPTON based golfer's performance has earned him a career-high world ranking. Jack Cope finished tied second in the Clutch Pro Tour Tier 1 event held at Clandon Regis, and his performance has secured him third place in the Order of Merit. His result has now boosted his world ranking to 949th, the highest position he has held. In just three months, since the beginning of the 2025 season, Cope has moved up 615 places in the rankings. His performance throughout the competition was consistent and impressive. While his opening round was steady, it was his six-under-par second round that really put him in the running. His final round was characterised by crucial birdies and an eagle, securing his tied second finish. Cope's performance in the Tier 1 Clutch Pro Tour event, which offers significant world ranking points and exposure, has boosted his chances of progressing to the Hotel Planner Tour (previously the Challenge Tour). Mr Cope is currently fundraising towards the to fund DP World Tour School. To donate, visit his Go Fund Me Page online via: After his round, Mr Cope said: "I'm really happy with my performance recently as well as the improvement in my subsequent rankings. "My game's been trending in the right direction, and I'm really pleased to see the work paying off. "I'm focused on building momentum and putting myself in contention week after week. "I've set some goals for this year and good to tick off a few, but I'm determined not to stop here and will keep pushing on to achieve everything I set out to do this year." As the 2025 season progresses, Cope's focus remains on earning invitations to the Hotel Planner Tour (Challenge Tour) and preparing for the DP World Tour School later this year.
Khaleej Times
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Jack Cope leads after Round 2 at Clutch Pro Tour's Al Ain Championship
Jack Cope of England fired consecutive rounds of 65 for a 36-hole total of 130 (10-under-par) to lead the Clutch Pro Tour's Al Ain Championship at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, Abu Dhabi. The 54-hole tournament, locally sanctioned by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), features a strong, oversubscribed field of 154 players—both male and female—including several UAE-based golfers competing against the best of the Clutch Pro Tour in their first event of the 2025 season. Starting his second round from the 1st tee, Cope carded an outward nine of 31, including four birdies. A bogey on the 10th was quickly offset by back-to-back birdies on the 11th and 12th, securing his second consecutive 65. He holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round. The cut fell at five-over-par, with 95 players advancing at four-over or better. Strong UAE Presence On the local scene, Alkyonie Aharidis (The Els Club, Dubai) delivered rounds of 68 and 64 for a 132 total, placing him in a tie for third. Other notable UAE-based players making the cut included: Victor Larsson (Amateur, The Els Club, Dubai) - 3 under Rami Samawi (Amateur, The Els Club, Dubai) - 1 under (winner of last week's JGE Amateur Open) Sana Tufail (Amateur, Yas Links Abu Dhabi) - Level par Thomas Buchard (Amateur, The Els Club, Dubai) - Level par Five additional UAE-based professionals and amateurs Round 2 Leading Scores (Par 70) Jack Cope (Eng) – 65, 65 (130) Jack Yule (Eng) – 64, 68 (132) Ashley Chesters (Eng) – 66, 66 (132) Alkyonie Aharidis (The Els Club, Dubai) – 68, 64 (132) Six players tied at 7 under For live scoring, visit: Clutch Pro Tour Scoring For all LIVE Scoring Visit:
