Graeme Worth (8) and Darwin Holt (13) scored 45 Stableford points to win the second qualifier of the 2023 UAE International Pairs Qualifying Series organized and presented by ICON Sports at Al Zorah Golf Club, Ajman. They won on a countback from Deepak Nicholas and Pankaj Gautam.
There are 12 qualifying events remaining – held at the leading golf clubs around the UAE during the 2023 – 2024 UAE Golf Season.
The handicap limit for Men is 24 and for Ladies is 36 with 75 percent of the full course handicap allowance in a betterball format.
The winners at this second Qualifier, both members of Yas Links Abu Dhabi, showed their strong form with Worth showing his worth – having his own personal 39 points and Holt achieved 34 points.
Seven pairs in total either matched or beat the 40 points mark.
The top three Pairs at each qualifier progress to the UAE National Finals at Abu Dhabi Golf Club held over the National Course on Saturday 9th March, 2024.
The winning Pair at the UAE National Finals goes on to represent the UAE in an all-expenses paid visit to the World Final of the International Pairs – the Race to Obidos in November 2024 at Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort and Bom Sucsso Resort in Portugal.