Michael Harradine triumphs at Majlis course

Michael Harradine seen with dignitaries. — Supplied photo

Emirates Golf Club’s Michael Harradine followed in the footsteps of Stephen Gallacher over the Majlis course and triumphed in the 25th anniversary of the Omega Emirates Amateur Open.
Harradine headed into the final round two shots adrift of the overnight leader, Peter Dedek, following an opening 72 over the Faldo course. Harradine joined Dedek and Ashley Rees in the leading group over his home course, the Majlis. His consistent golf saw him take a four-shot lead and as his challengers slipped back he rolled a par putt in on the famous 18th green for a seven stroke victory. He was delighted with his 72 and 73 for a 145 (Plus 1) tally and congratulated Craig Haldane and his team for the condition of the two courses.

Ken Kellaney (Orange Tree Golf Club, USA) and Bayhaan Lakdawala (Dubai Creek) both finished on 8-over par for the championship but Kellaney’s 73 in the final round granted him runners-up place. Five competitors ended up on plus nine for the event and it was Paul King who went home with fourth place.