The Els Club has commenced its second annual Major Series available exclusively to the Club's Members.
The top 16 qualifiers from the Major Series will go on to take part in the Club Championships and Handicap Cups on 30 January 2010 – key events in The Els Club’s annual golf calendar.
The 2010 winners will have the opportunity to meet Ernie Els during the Dubai Desert Classic festivities, taking place from February 1st – 7th, 2010.
According to 2009 Major Series Champion Ronan O’Reilly, the competition is the highlight of his golfing year:
“It was such a thrill to be the fortunate winner of the Inaugural Major Series at the Els Club. To get the opportunity to meet Ernie Els and have him congratulate me on my success was a wonderful experience. The Major Series is keenly contested by every member of the club, and I will be practicing hard over the coming weeks in an attempt to defend my title,” concluded O’ Reilly.
A total of 72 members will take part in each Major event, with sponsorship from leading local and international brands. The first and last Major Series tournaments are being sponsored by the Al Tayer Group, while Major 2 will be sponsored by The Westin hotel and Major 3 by Rivoli Group.
JW Marriot, 100PLUS, Oakley and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse are supporting sponsors for the Member Major Series.
“Each year we add new elements to the Major Series tournaments to provide our esteemed members with a challenging and awarding competition,” said Chris Brown, Director of Golf, The Els Club.
“With new sponsors and additional course facilities, we are delivering a bigger and better tournament that further establishes The Els Club as a premier brand offering for golfers in the Middle East,” added Brown.
Al Tayer Motors Member Major Results:
1st Gross - Al Tayer Motors Lincoln Luxury Weekend - David Haswell, 75 strokes
1st Nett - Al Tayer Motors Lincoln Luxury Weekend - Abdul Kadir Hussain, 65 nett
2nd Nett - The Westin Accommodation & Spa Voucher - Brian Dryburgh, 67 nett
3rd Nett - Rivoli AED3,000 voucher - Derek Tully, 69 nett
NTP Hole 4 - Rivoli AED2,000 voucher + Oakley sunglasses + Oakley polo - Simon Eaves
NTP Hole 17 - Rivoli AED2,000 voucher + Oakley sunglasses + Oakley polo - Derek Tully
NTP Second Shot Hole 7 - Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Dinner for Two - Khaled Attieh
NTP Second Shot Hole 15 - Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Dinner for Two - Zain Qureshi
LD Hole 1 - Rivoli AED1,500 voucher + Oakley sunglasses + Oakley polo - Sandra Grenet
LD Hole 18 - Rivoli AED1,500 voucher + Oakley sunglasses + Oakley polo - Brian Dryburgh
Post Round Event
NTP Chip - 4 night's accommodation at the Surfers Paradise Marriott + 18 holes at Hope Island Golf Club (Gold Coast, Queensland Australia) - David Cracknell - 3ft 11inches
David Haswell - Gross Winner of the Al Tayer Motors Member Major
The Westin Member Major Results:
1st Gross - The Westin Accommodation & Spa Package - Khaled Attieh, 77 strokes
1st Nett - The Westin Accommodation & Spa Package - Warren Luyt, 71 Nett
2nd Nett - Al Tayer Motors Voucher - Jeff Strachan, 72 Nett
3rd Nett - Rivoli AED3,000 voucher - Kelly Jones, 72 Nett
NTP Hole 4 - Rivoli AED2,000 voucher + Oakley Sunglasses + Oakley Polo - Manish Joshi
NTP Hole 17 - Rivoli AED2,000 voucher + Oakley Sunglasses + Oakley Polo - Arkesh Bhatia
NTP 2nd Shot Hole 7 - Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Dinner for Two Voucher - Khaled Attieh
NTP 2nd Shot Hole 15 - Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Dinner for Two Voucher - Warren Luyt
LD Hole 1 - Rivoli AED1,500 voucher (Ladies) + Oakley Sunglasses + Oakley Polo - Sandra Grenet
LD Hole 18 - Rivoli AED1,500 voucher (Men) + Oakley Sunglasses + Oakley Polo - Jamie Nelson
Paul Moir won the 4 nights bed & breakfast for 2 at Turnberry as well as a round of golf for 2 at the Kintyre Course by hitting his putt within 8 inches to the hole as part of the post-game competition. Enjoy the trip!
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