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Khaleej Times
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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.
Khaleej Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Tom Archer claims top honours at OMA Emirates Medalford in association with Unique Holding
In a thrilling day of competition at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Tom Archer emerged as the Overall Champion in the OMA Emirates Medalford, in association with Unique Holding, shooting a remarkable net 64 to top a 97-player field. This month's edition of the popular event brought together golfers from across the UAE for a unique test of skill under the Medalford format. This format combines traditional stroke play with stableford scoring to ensure maximum inclusion and drama. Despite the high stakes, the spirit remained friendly and inclusive—even for those unable to finish every hole. Stars of the Day Overall Gross Champion: James Oh dazzled with a clinical 3-under-par 69, securing top honours in the gross category. Paul McMahon finished runner-up at +1 (73) on countback. Overall Medalford Champion: Tom Archer was the standout performer of the day, carding a gross 71 and a stunning net 64, finishing eight shots under par to claim the top prize. Juniors & Seniors Shine Bright In the Junior Division, rising star Ayaan Khan posted an impressive gross 75 (net 68), earning him the Junior Champion title. Meanwhile, seasoned campaigner Steve Pyle clinched the Senior Champion trophy with a net 69, finishing three under par. Ladies Champion Sunny Yao led the women's leaderboard with a stellar net 68, sealing a four-under finish and adding another title to her season. Division Highlights Division A (Handicaps 10.4 and below): Reece Malcolm: Net 66 (-6) — Winner Jonny Hall: Net 67 (-5) — Runner-up Callum Smithson: Net 68 (-4) — Third Division B (Handicaps 10.5 and above): Yaser Almarzooqi: Net 68 (-4) — Winner Bradley Valentine: Net 69 (-3) — Runner-up Alan Sheepwash: Net 70 (-2) — Third Stableford Success & Special Moments The Stableford division saw a tight finish, with Sheila McIlroy edging out Gerhard Vorster on countback — both scoring 39 points. On-course competitions brought added excitement: 'Beat the Pro' on the 8th hole saw Tanya Harrison rise to the challenge against club professional Joe O'Connor. Nearest the Pin prizes were claimed by Conor Rafferty (Hole 2) and John Duggan (Hole 14). With vibrant participation, competitive scoring, and warm hospitality, the April 2025 OMA Emirates Medalford delivered everything golfers love about tournament day at Dubai Creek. A special thanks goes to OMA Emirates and Unique Holding for their continued support in making events like this possible. Next month's edition promises more drama, more brilliance — and another chance to chase down that perfect round.
