Worldwide Golf

BAHRAIN put the disappointment of a runner-up finish at last year’s Arab Golf Championship behind them with a dominating display to win their 13th Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club yesterday

The Bahrainis completed a wire-to-wire victory in the 29^th Arab Golf Championship thanks to rounds of 233, 235, 230 and 241 for a 939 total and a 17-stroke win over the UEA team.

The team of Abdulla Saleh, Naser Yacob and Sultan Sultan combined superbly well over the four days to beat the host nation into second place. Egypt finished third, two shots behind the UAE while last year’s winner Lebanon finished fourth after being beaten to a podium place by a countback by the Egyptians.