The duo of James Emmens and Marco Tagliariol clinched the victory in the September Jumeirah Pairs by The Brain & Performance, a DP World Company, with an impressive 81 Stableford points at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
A total of 70 competitors took to the Fire course, with teams consisting of two players each in this aggregate format.
The event welcomed both male and female participants, including Members and Guests, with men playing from the Composite Tees and women from the Forward Tees.
Emmens and his guest, Tagliariol, triumphed by a remarkable four points over runners-up George Harding and Neil Clinton, who scored 77 points.
Emmens remarked, ‘We concentrated on each hole and savored every moment, particularly the challenging ninth on Fire, which truly tested us. We were thrilled to walk away with two gross pars there!’
In the Gross Division, Mark Schoombie and 2025 JGE Men’s Club Champion Tom Stephenson claimed victory with an outstanding 79 points, equivalent to a seven-under-par and a three-point lead.
Stephenson expressed, ‘Playing with Mark was incredible. We hit a good rhythm early in our round, and winning with such a strong score in front of our fellow Members and friends makes it even more special.’
During the award ceremony, Cameron McWhinnie, Assistant Golf Services Manager at Jumeirah Golf Estates, expressed gratitude to The Brain and Performance Centre for their support, noting their partnership extends beyond this monthly tournament to Dubai Golf.
‘They also maintain an office at the Tommy Fleetwood Academy (TFA) at the DP World Golf Performance Centre at Jumeirah Golf Estates,’ he added.
‘We are all buzzing with pre-season excitement here at Jumeirah Golf Estates and thank all Members and players for their continued participation in these events. We eagerly anticipate an exceptional 2025–26 season,’ he concluded.
Results (Stableford Points)
James Emmens & Marco Tagliariol 81
George Harding & Neil Clinton 77
Luke Gregory & George Murray 76
Gross Winners:
Mark Schoombie & Tom Stephenson 79
