Al Kaabi triumphs after superb round as Saleh claims Medal

TDT | Manama

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Abdulla Saeed Al Kaabi produced a masterclass in consistency to secure an overall victory, while Nasser Yaqoob Saleh claimed the prestigious gross medal in the latest club competition sponsored by the Bahrain International Circuit.

Al Kaabi, playing off a five handicap, delivered a remarkably steady performance by carding 17 pars across his 18 holes. His only blemish came on the par-four seventh, widely regarded as the course’s most difficult hole, where he recorded a bogey. This disciplined approach resulted in a net 66, which was just enough to edge out James Williamson on a countback for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Williamson had appeared on track to comfortably break the 80-stroke barrier before the challenging layout clawed back shots in the closing stages. Despite missing out on the overall title, his net 66 earned him the trophy for division two, finishing ahead of runner-up Benedikt Schwerm, who continued a recent “hot streak” with a net 70.

The gross medal was decided by a single stroke as Nasser Yaqoob Saleh carded a 70 to narrowly beat Al Kaabi for the day’s best raw score. Saleh’s clinical round also secured him the victory in division one, finishing ahead of runner-up Adel Ali Al Fayyadh. In division three, CV Murthy took the win with a net 69, followed by Paul McLean in second place.

The prizes were presented during a post-round ceremony by Club Captain Steve Newall and Tournament Director Balbir Singh. The event, a long-standing fixture on the local golfing calendar, was hosted and sponsored by the club this season as part of its ongoing support for the sport in the Kingdom.