Mujali Claims Hamad Trophy Victory at Awali Golf Club

TDT | Manama

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Ateeq Yacoob Mujali produced a standout performance to win the Hamad Trophy at Awali Golf Club on Friday, in an event held in loving memory of the late Hamad Fares Al Qutami.

The annual competition honours Al Qutami, who passed away two years ago, and is remembered fondly by the local golfing community for his grace, sportsmanship, and warm spirit. Many players paid tribute by wearing brooches adorned with his photo, while the event was generously sponsored by Mohamed Jalal.

With the prestigious Bahrain Open just a week away, players in divisions one and two competed off the championship tees, the same layout set to be used for the upcoming national tournaments. Despite the challenging setup, Mujali emerged as the only player to shoot under his handicap, carding a gross 85 and a net 69 to secure the overall title.

Nasser Yaqoob Saleh, a sixtime Bahrain Open champion, underlined his pedigree by shooting a gross 74 to claim the day’s best gross medal.

In division play, Benedikt Schwerm took the division three title with a net 70, while AbdulElah Fakhroo claimed division two honours with a net 71. Jasper Meinema won division one with a net 70.

The trophy presentations were made by Faris Hamad Al Qutami, son of the late Hamad, alongside club captain Steve Newall and tournament director Balbir Singh. The evening concluded with a dinner catered by The Great Kabab Factory.

Awali Golf Club now turns its attention to next weekend’s marquee events – the 60th Bahrain Open and the 36th Bahrain Ladies Open – where the Kingdom’s golfing elite will once again take centre stage.