The Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, still resonating with the prestige of hosting the 2025 DP World Tour Championship just a fortnight prior, became the stage for an intensely competitive November Pairs Tournament. A field of 108 golfers, comprising members and their guests, engaged in a fierce battle under the Pairs Scramble Stableford format, with distinct tee placements adding a strategic layer to the challenge.
The competition reached a dramatic climax with the top twelve pairs separated by a mere two strokes, necessitating a tense back-nine countback to determine the victors. Ultimately, the duo of Stuart Murray and Adam James clinched the overall championship title with an impressive net score of 63, finishing nine under par.
In a heartwarming display of familial synergy, the Gross Division was conquered by the father-son pair of Neil and Ryder Eatson. They secured their victory on a countback after carding a seven under-par gross score of 65. The Net Division witnessed its own tight contest, with James Finnigan and David Marshall claiming the runner-up position over Nicholas Whiteford and Christopher Incledon, also via countback, after both teams finished with a net 64.
The event concluded with a celebratory gathering at the Tap and Grill, where participants enjoyed a buffet lunch and a prize ceremony. Cameron McWhinnie, Assistant Golf Services Manager, highlighted the exceptional condition of the championship course and expressed delight at seeing members compete on the same grounds that recently captivated a global audience.