20-05-2025
Thrilling finishes and stellar play mark EGC's Ladies Monthly Medalford competition
Emirates Golf Club welcomed 37 lady members of the latest edition of its Ladies Monthly Medalford Competition, held on the iconic Majlis Course and proudly supported by Nikki Beach Dubai Resort & Spa.
The event featured impressive performances across all divisions, with several standout rounds and closely contested finishes.
Won Jeong Lee claimed top honours in the Silver A Division, delivering a composed and consistent round to finish with a net score of 68 (-4). Her front nine was particularly strong, with five net birdies on holes 1, 4, 5, 8, and 9.
Glory Xavier, a veteran who plays in the Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC), secured the runner-up position with a net 73, prevailing on countback. Her round was highlighted by an excellent back nine, including a net eagle on the 10th, followed by birdies on holes 12 and 18.
Apoorva Gandhi took third place, also with a net 73, after a strong start that featured net birdies on holes 4 and 8.
The Best Gross Score of the day went to Jayshree Gupta, who returned a solid gross 79. Her steady play across the course was a model of consistency.
Delaney Leigh captured the Silver B title with a net 70 (-2), bolstered by three net birdies on the front nine at holes 2, 4, and 6.
Haide Wright followed closely behind with a net 71 (-1). Her strong back nine included birdies on holes 12, 13, and 17, securing the runner-up spot.
Wendy Robinson placed third with a net 75, also decided by countback. Her performance was highlighted by a net eagle on hole 12 and a run of three birdies on 14, 15, and 16.
In the Bronze Division, Janice Adey led the field with a net 70 (-2), recording birdies on holes 1, 4, 5, and 9, along with a net eagle on hole 2.
Veronika Podgorsek claimed second place with a net 71, also determined on countback. She impressed on the front nine with birdies on holes 2, 3, 5, and 9, and an eagle on the challenging 8th.
Chantelle De Villiers finished third, also with a net 71, starting her round strongly with net eagles on holes 1 and 7, and a birdie on the 3rd.
Maura Duggan, a member of The A Team in the Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC) produced the top Stableford performance of the day, finishing with 37 points, highlighted by five net birdies on the front nine, including holes 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8.
