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AFRICAN and Eastern 'A' (A&E 'A') clinched the championship flight title during the 14th American Mission Hospital (AMH) Island Classic charity golf tournament held at His Majesty King Hamad's private nine-hole course in Saffriya.
At the end of the three-day event, a total of 50 teams had competed in the annual fund-raiser and Venture Capital were crowned champions of the competition's Premier Flight.
An awards ceremony was held at the golf course after the last teams of the day finished. The winning golfers were awarded their trophies and prizes by AMH chief medical officer and chief executive, Dr George Cheriyan. Gifts for the winning golfers were sponsored by BBK, BMI Bank, Bahrain Apparel Trading, Mazin Computer Centre and Bahrain Duty Free.
The A&E 'A' team, comprised of Peter O'Brien, Pete Rogers, David Park and Leon Ashford, finished the event with a net score of 51.8.
Finishing second with a 52.6 net were BTV, featuring Ali Musbah, Ali Saleh, Mohammed Khalifa and Mubarak Saad.
BBK 'A' came in third place with a net score of 53. Their team was composed of Mohammed Al Sayed, Faisal Al Noaimi, Farooq Ahmed and Sassan Sarkoob.
In the premier flight, the Venture Capital team composed of Ahmed Sultan, Khalid Jassim, Tariq Sultan and Haitham Haji, won the crown with a net score of 52.2.
Deeko came second with a net score of 54.3. Their team featured Farooq Ahmed, Ebrahim Esbai, Badea Esbai and Nooh Esbai.
In third were GulfWeekly, composed of Editor Stan Szecowka, Bahrain City Centre Manager Ray Scott, business consultant David Axtell and his wife, Sara. They finished with a net score of 54.4.
"Another Island Classic has come to an end, and we are delighted to say that it was a tremendous success. During the last 14 years, the event has earned a legendary status, and the golfing community of Bahrain waits with baited breath for the next event to come around," said event organiser Bahnaz Abbas.
"Fortunately, we have managed to organise a first-rate event during all these years, and I would like to take the opportunity to give thanks to those who have been instrumental in making this event a success.
"First and foremost I express my sincere gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad, whose tremendous support by lending us the golf course helped make the Island Classic an exclusive golfing event.
"Also, this would not have been possible without the support of the sponsors and the hard work of the volunteers."
Dr Cheriyan added: "On the one hand, the golfers had a wonderful time on King Hamad's golf course with this round of golfing; at the same time, we have been able to raise funds for a worthy cause enabling the hospital to serve their patients with better facilities at reasonable costs at the same time.
"I am grateful to all those who worked hard and brought about the success of the event. I am sure all the golfers who have had a chance to play these three days appreciate all the work gone towards giving them an exciting tournament."
