HSBC Ramadan Masters Golf Series concludes

The annual HSBC Ramadan Masters Golf Series concluded at Ras Al Hamra golf club on April 28 with a presentation ceremony attended by representatives from HSBC and a large number of participants who represented all of the Muscat golf clubs. Being the only floodlit golf course, Ras Al Hamra becomes the home of golf during the holy month of Ramadan and provides a great venue for all golfers from Muscat and particularly those who are observing fasting during the day and finds it difficult to pursue their passion for the game of golf while fasting.

The HSBC Ramadan Masters Golf Series is an annual recurring event at Ras Al Hamra golf club and consists of 12 events; including nine individual and three pairs events. Participants are divided into three divisions based on their handicaps and compete within their respective divisions. Three competition takes place three times a week in different formats. The month-long series saw more than 650 rounds of golf played and an average tournament participation of around 55 players.

Carlos Moreno emerged as the overall winner of the order of merit with 78 order of merit points. Overall Gross order of Merit winner was Ahmed al Wahaibi with a combined gross score of 141 and runner-up was Hussain Dad with a score of 145. Division 1 Order of Merit winner was Ferdie Gericke with 65 points and runner-up was Juan Moreno with 56 points. Division 2 Order of Merit winner was Elana Pienaar with 60 points and runner-up was Henry Geddam with 59 points. Division 3 Order of Merit winner was Mitrangshu Dutta with 40 points and runnerup was Wessel Pienaar with 36 points.

Simon Walker, Ras Al Hamra Golf Club captain thanked all participants and sponsors who made it possible for the club to host this great event.