White Eagle Men’s Open at Dubai Hills ( series 2 ) took place on 12 & 13 November 2021. A great turn up of 84 golfer’s across the emirates, who took the course challenge in a two day event, 36 hole Individual Strokeplay format, and with the course set-up, fitted to enhance a more competitive atmosphere to all amateurs.
After the play off Johnathan Selvaraj took the lead. With a superb day 1 gross 74 and gross 71 on the final round, he claim the championship trophy. Viggo Sorensen managed to get the second possition in the big and strong field packed with scratch and single figure golfers capable of shooting low scores. He scored 75 gross in the first day and 70 gross in the second round. The third place was taken by Peter Whittaker with 74 gross on day 1 and 71 gross on day 2.
The Net Division Champion – Max Hibbert – shot 6 under over 2 days, claming 3 under on the both days of the tournament. Shoaib Gill took the second place in the Net Division with the score of 71 net on the first day and 70 net on the final round. The third place trophy was given to Ahmed Waheed Naim with the scores of 71 and 73 net.
The Tournament took place at Dubai Hills Golf Club, a brand new 18 hole golfing experience nestled in the heart of Dubai. Established in 2018. Gary Johnston designed the course featuring sparkling lakes, wide fairways and stunning greens. Set to become Dubai’s most iconic golf course, golfers of all levels can enjoy the memorable holes that are both playable yet challenging, with breathtaking views of the city’s skyline. The 18-hole par 72 championship course will test your skills and leave the iconic view of the Burj Khalifa fresh in your mind. The side was formerly a camel stable on a largely flat property. Quite a few of the holes are played in isolation within little valleys, below the level of the surrounding houses. “The front nine has some dramatic elevation changes with wadi-style features”-says Gary Johnston. “The holes leading back to the clubhouse are built around a series of lakes and are lusher in their planting style, then the back nine, which is more desert-like in the shaping and planting”. An unparalleled 18-hole located just 15 minutes from Downtown Dubai with superior conditioning and World-class amenities is a perfect place for everyone. DHGC designed by European Golf Design and operated by Troon Golf, offers a challenge to golfers of all ability and is billed to become one of the key golfing destinations in the Middle East region.
