Jumeirah Golf Estates concluded its acclaimed 2025 Pairs series with a spectacular finale on the Earth Course, where 70 participants gathered for the December championship. The tournament, employing a Pairs Shambles format with composite tees for men and forward tees for ladies, successfully blended competitive spirit with social camaraderie, maintaining the event’s signature atmosphere of friendly rivalry throughout the season.
Alan McNamara and Steve Noon emerged victorious with an exceptional performance, carding a remarkable 11-under-par net 61 to secure a narrow one-shot victory. Their triumph was characterized by seamless teamwork and consistent play across all holes, ultimately proving decisive in a closely contested leaderboard.
Reflecting on their achievement, Noon commended both his partner’s performance and the impeccable course conditions: ‘Alan and I executed our game plan effectively today. The Earth Course presented itself in immaculate condition, consistent with the outstanding quality maintained throughout the year. Our appreciation extends to the Agronomy Team whose dedicated efforts consistently deliver premium playing surfaces.’
The competition witnessed strong challenges from other pairs, with Hash and Tara Kapadia finishing runners-up at 10-under-par net 62, demonstrating exceptional partnership chemistry. Pontus and Maximilian Fredriksson matched this score but placed third following a back-nine countback decision.
In the Gross Division, Nicholas Whiteford and 2025 Club Champion Tom Stephenson dominated with a superb six-under-par gross 66, the day’s best gross score. Special on-course accolades were awarded to Simon Bird for conquering the ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge on Hole 17, while Tom Neale achieved double recognition by winning both Nearest the Pin competitions on Holes 6 and 13.
Cameron McWhinnie, Assistant Golf Services Manager at Jumeirah Golf Estates, emphasized the tournament’s significance during the awards ceremony: ‘This series has perfectly encapsulated our club’s ethos—competitive golf played among friends who share a genuine passion for the sport. The spirit displayed throughout these monthly gatherings reflects everything we value in our golf community.’
The season’s final event concluded with a ceremonial buffet and presentation in the Ballroom, marking another successful chapter for one of the club’s most cherished competitive traditions. Jumeirah Golf Estates expressed gratitude to all participants for their ongoing support and anticipation for the series’ return in the new year.