Youngster Rashid Al Emadi Wins His First National Monthly Medal

(Sharjah, United Arab Emirates) – On December 23, 2017, the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the December National Medal at Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club. 32 golfers from the United Arab Emirates and 9 junior golfers competed in the first ever National Medal Monthly held at the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club.

 

15-year-old Rashid Al-Emadi won his first National Monthly Medal. Rashid scored a best of 79 (7 over par), taking a 41-point Stapleford score on his way to an impressive win at the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club.

Essam Al-Fahim finished second in the event, just one point behind with a total of 40 points from Stapleford. In third place came Youssef Al-Ali, with a total of 39 points, in Stapleford.

Khaled Youssef, a member of the national team, was awarded the best overall score by scoring 71, one under par.

Awards were also presented on the basis of handicap with Division A winners (0-14 handicap) and Division B winners (14-24 handicap). The Division A award was won by Rima El Helou, with 37 Stapleford points. Rashid Al Qubaisi won the department prize with 38 points.

The event also featured two “on the course” challenges. Hassan Al-Musharekh won the award for the longest journey. Akram Skaik won the award for closest to the pin.

During the event, the EFA hosted 9 members of the National Foundation Squad for a 6-hole red-shirt competition. Rayan Al-Maazami won the Foundation Team Competition with a total score of 29.

The runner-up for the founding team competition was Abdullah Kilbat, with a score of 32, and Rashid Al Jasmi, in third place, with a score of 33.

To see all photos of the event and award presentation, visit the EGF Facebook page.

The next monthly National Medal will be held at Al Ain Equestrian and Golf Club. The event will take place on January 13th. To follow the EGF and see the latest UAE golf news, refer to the EGF website at www.egfgolf.com.