The Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club (SGSC) buzzed with excitement last weekend as the first round of the Golf Society League (GSL), sponsored by Golf Away, began.
Sixteen golf societies from across the UAE battled for the esteemed GSL Champions title, with the victors earning a golf trip to Thailand, courtesy of Golf Away.
The societies were split into three leagues, with the top teams moving to the knockout rounds: the top three from League One, the top two from Leagues Two and Three, plus the highest-ranked third team overall. Sunday’s opening round saw teams eager to make a strong start in the competition.
League 1:
Reigning champions, the Nepalese Golf Society, began their title defense against Dubai ExPutts, clinching one match win and drawing another for early points, while ExPutts secured one point.
The All Stars took on The Grass Holes, securing a win and a draw to start their season positively. Meanwhile, The Hole Seekers delivered the standout performance, winning both matches against Al Puza and leading the league at this early stage.
League 2:
In League 2, Social 1 triumphed over Kegs 1, winning both matches for a flawless start. Dubai Dragons 1 and Golf Linx 1 split their matches in an exciting battle, each earning three points. Sharjah Bunker Boys will join the league in the next fixture.
League 3:
Both Golf Linx 2 and Social 2 secured a win in their openers, keeping the group closely contested. The Spartans made a strong statement by defeating Kegs 2 in both matches to lead the group. Dubai Dragons 2 had a rest week and will start their campaign in the next round.
Day Prizes:
Players also vied for prizes in the Betterball Stableford competition:
1st Place: Deepak Mandory and Prashant Athreya (The Hole Seekers) – 42 points
2nd Place: Syed Maqsood Ahmed and Adhip Shankar – also 42 points, narrowly missing out on countback
With the leagues off to an exhilarating start, excitement builds for the next round of the Golf Society League at SGSC on December 7th, promising more competitive and entertaining golf.
Key Results at a Glance:
League 1 Leader: The Hole Seekers
Notable Performances: Nepalese Golf Society (League 1), The Spartans (League 3)
Perfect Starts: Social 1 (League 2)
Day’s Top Betterball Stableford Score: 42 points – Deepak Mandory & Prashant Athreya
For more information about the Golf Society League, sponsored by Golf Away, visit golfandshootingshj.com or contact Samjhana Lama, Golf Business Development & Sales Executive, at golfsales@golfandshootingshj.com.
