Fine margins decide memorable Clubhouse Trophy as Carney wins on countback

The prestigious Clubhouse Trophy at Emirates Golf Club witnessed an exhilarating day of golf as 106 players competed on the iconic Majlis Course. Played under ideal conditions, the Individual Stableford format, with handicaps adjusted to 95% and blue tees in play, set the stage for a fiercely contested event. The competition saw dramatic finishes across multiple divisions, with the overall title decided by the narrowest of margins. Jake Carney emerged victorious with a stellar 41-point performance, edging out Michael Kaye on a back-nine countback. Wayne Bauer secured third place with 39 points, also determined by a countback. The day’s best gross score was achieved by James Yeomans, who carded an impressive 36 points on the championship layout. Divisional honors were equally hard-fought. In the A Division, Aashiv Adnani triumphed with 36 points, narrowly defeating Vidur Sethi on countback. The B Division saw Joseph Andrade claim victory with 39 points, one point ahead of Damien Lee. The event highlighted the competitive spirit, sharp scoring, and depth of talent across all handicap levels, solidifying the Clubhouse Trophy as one of Emirates Golf Club’s most anticipated competitions of the season.