Emirates Golf Club witnessed a spectacular display of golfing excellence as James Yeomans emerged victorious in the 2026 Men’s Club Championship on February 21st. The prestigious tournament, featuring a competitive field of 80 golfers, culminated in a dramatic finish across the club’s renowned Faldo and Majlis courses.
Yeomans demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the two-day stroke play event, posting a combined score of 146 (+2) to claim his inaugural championship title. His victory was sealed with exceptional composure during the final holes on the Majlis course, where he delivered two crucial birdies on the seventeenth and eighteenth holes to overcome strong competition.
Runner-up Ross Jones finished three strokes behind at 149 (+5), showcasing impressive recovery skills after an initial challenging start. Jones battled back from four consecutive opening bogeys with strategic play that included birdies on the tenth and twelfth holes during his final round.
The championship highlighted exceptional performances across multiple categories. Sanjay Dhandsa secured third place with 150 (+6), while defending champion Pontus Fredriksson finished fifth at 151 (+7). The tournament also recognized outstanding achievements in net and gross categories, with Arda Obuz recording an impressive net 63 (-9) on the Faldo Course and Arjun Manghnani claiming the best net round on the Majlis with 70 (-2).
Division honors were awarded to Ewan Cameron in Division A (Handicap Index 5.1 and below) with a net score of 143 (-1), while Tirth Shergill dominated Division B (Handicap Index 5.2 and above) with an exceptional 137 (-7) net performance.
Club Captain Scott Campbell praised the exceptional quality of competition and sportsmanship displayed throughout the event. The championship once again demonstrated Emirates Golf Club’s status as a world-class golfing destination, home to the DP World Tour’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic and the region’s exclusive 18-hole night golf facility on the Faldo Course.