Al Hakam crowned Scratch champion

Manama : Bahraini Sultan Al Hakam (gross 142) was crowned the Royal Golf Club’s Scratch Champion 2016 after beating off a strong challenge from last year’s winner, Hamad Mubarak (144).

After round one on Friday, brothers Mohamed and Saqer Al Noaimi led the field with three under par scores of 69. Mohamed enjoyed a spectacular run of six birdies in a row from the 9th to the 14th holes.

Defending champion Mubarak, winner Al Hakam and Ronan Armstrong (72) were in joint third place with even par scores. 

However, a two under par (70) for Al Hakam in round two on Saturday was enough to give him the title after Mubarak (72) scored an even par and challenger Mohamed Al Noaimi (75) lost his form and was three over.

“This was a tough competition both mentally and physically, played in high temperatures,” commented Sohail Singh, the Club’s Tournament Coordinator. “Well done to everyone who took part and especially to Sultan for a brilliant championship winning score.”

Results: 

1) Sultan Al Hakam (72+70=142 total gross score), 2) Hamad Mubarak (72+72=144), 3) Mohammed Al Noaimi (69+75=144). 

2s Club: Day 1: Saqer Al Noaimi (hole 2), Hamad Mubarak, Mohammed Al Noaimi (hole 12). Day 2: Phil Sadler (holes 12 and 16).