Deakin family victory

The dynamic Deakin family, consisting of husband and wife Matthew and Araceli, son Daniel and daughter Gabriel, clinched first place in style at the 2015 BBBF-BBA Corporate Golf Day at the Royal Golf Club. The family achieved an excellent team nett score of 56.8.

The event was the first golf tournament organised by the Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) and was hailed a huge success.

More than 100 competitors took part, including VIP guests such as British Ambassador to Bahrain Iain Lindsay and his US counterpart William Roebuck, in the Texas Scramble competition which enjoyed support from sponsors Citi Bahrain, Euro Motors, AXA Insurance, AECOM and Etihad Airways.

There were a number of side contests during the tournament including a hole-in-one prize of a MINI on the 16th hole, sponsored by Euro Motors and AXA Insurance, and a par 3 shoot-out on the 7th hole sponsored by Etihad Airways, with a prize of a return ticket to the UK.

A dinner and prize-giving ceremony took place in the Royal Golf Club’s Marquee with prizes for the first, second and third placed teams and best gross team sponsored by Citi Bahrain. A raffle draw boasting a number of prizes also took place during the dinner.

The evening was rounded off by some fun FlightScope golfing activities, sponsored by Citi Bahrain, at the club’s driving range. These included a longest drive contest and a skills challenge.

“On behalf of the BBBF and all the competitors, I would like to thank all our sponsors for their generous support of this event and for making it such a successful and enjoyable day for everyone,” said Dena Wales, BBBF executive manager and event organiser.

Results:
1st The Deakins: Gabriel, Araceli, Daniel & Matthew Deakin (56.8 nett), 2nd The British Embassy: Ian Lindsay, David & Dena Wales, Steve Wagstaff (60.3 nett), 3rd BBBF & BBA 1: Les Flintham, Ian MacKeller, David Endall & Ghost (62.7 nett). Best Gross - Saudi Sandbaggers: Graham Stirman, Dave Jones, Alan Philips & Kevin Capstick (70 gross c/b 2 shots).