Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
France and America topped the standings for the first round of the “33rd edition” of the Eisenhower Cup, within the World Amateur Team Golf Championship, after achieving 135 strokes at an average of 9 strokes under par, which was held at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
The Golf Federation, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and the event partner, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, will host the two world championships for amateur teams, starting with the men’s championship “Eisenhower Cup,” which continues until October 21, while the women’s world championship “Espirito Santo Cup” will be held this week. Next from October 25th to 28th.
The first round witnessed strong levels of the best amateur players in the world, and the competition is open for the title, as the Netherlands team trails the “leaders” America and France by only one stroke, with a total of 136 strokes, at a rate of 8 strokes under par, and the fourth place is shared by Australia, England, Argentina and Denmark. With a score of 137 strokes, an average of 7 strokes under par.
The Moroccan team achieved the best Arab results in the first round, with 141 strikes at a rate of 3 strikes below par, while our team achieved 155 strikes at a rate of 11 strikes above par.
On the individual level, Dutchman Benjamin Reuter topped the standings at the start of the first round, with 66 strokes at an average of 6 strokes under par, one stroke ahead of Frenchman Hugo Le Goff and American Gordon Sargeant, who achieved 67 strokes, at an average of 5 strokes under par.
In terms of the performance of our national team players, Thomas Nesbitt scored 4 strikes above average, with a total of 76 strikes, Ahmed Rayan scored 7 strikes above average, with a total of 79 strikes, and Ahmed Skaik scored 8 strikes above average, with a total of 80 strikes.
Teams from 36 countries compete in the tournament, and the results of the best players are calculated from the total results of the players of each team to determine the total, while the players compete openly in the individual system.
Ahmed Sukayk, the captain of our team, kicked the kick-off that announced the start of the tournament, and said: “I feel proud because I kicked the kick-off to start the tournament on my home soil. This is the fourth time I have participated in the tournament, and it is wonderful for the Emirates to host this great event.”
2023-10-18 22:11:52
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