Muscat: Getting bigger with each passing year, Europcar hosted the 5th edition of the Europcar Open on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the magnificent Al Mouj Golf Course. The event saw a greater response than last year as passionate golfers from various clubs got together to conquer some challenging holes. The tournament climaxed in an evening of celebrations, the presentation of the grand trophy, and a host of other prizes for numerous winners in different categories.

This year’s Europcar open featured an expanded field of over 100 golfers with many still in the waiting list to showcase their skills. Al Mouj Golf has achieved this renowned GEO certification for its standards across nature, water, energy, supply chain, pollution control, community, and showing commitment to continually improve which has made the golf course one of the most sought after property by Golf enthusiast around the world. Over thirty players participated on the Par 3 Academy course

H.E Dr Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhy commenced the challenge by being the first one to tee off at 6:40 a.m. in the morning. One of the prominent golfers playing this year was Azaan Al Rumhy, who is revered as Oman’s best golfer. Gracing the occasion were H.E. Manabile Shogole, South African Ambassador and H.E. Richard Grosse, Singapore Council General who not only consented to be the guests of honor at this prestigious event but also participated in the challenge and gave away prizes to the winners.

The Europcar Open had the captains and vice captains of the four golf clubs compete for the Interclub Challenge Trophy. Playing in the event were Sabri Mandhari and Michele Anderasen from Al Mouj Golf, Sha Sudha and Henry Huneberg from Muscat Hills, Mike Rennardson and Steve Blee from Ghala Valley and Gary Battersby and Shawn Skibinsky from PDO (Ras Al Hamra Golf Club). The first ever Interclub Challenge that was held this year had the host as the winning team and the golfers of Al Mouj proudly celebrated their win.

The winner of Division A - Men’s Winner Championship course was Kevin D’Amours while Shailesh Pande took home the trophy for Division B - Men’s Winner Championship course. After securing the Runner Up position in a previous year, this time Jameela Daud bagged the prize in the Women’s Winner – Championship course category. The Par 3 – Academy course had Norina Utot walk away with the wining prize.

“Apart from being delighted by our win, we are all very pleased to welcome golfers from different clubs every year for the Europcar Open,” said Marcus Casey, Head Golf Professional, Al Mouj Golf. “This golfing event has become one of the most anticipated ones and we take great pride to act as partners to such premium events and promote golf as a game in the Sultanate.”  

The event was Partnered by Mistal Watches and Powered by Mitsubishi Motors, Al Ahlia Insurance, Travelex, A&E.  Major Prize sponsors were Oman Air, NBO, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, WHSmith, Mumtaz Mahal and Woodlands

“This year it wasn’t just the overwhelming number of golfers who participated but we also saw few of the best golfers of the country play at the challenge,” said Mr. Nitin Sapre, General Manager, Europcar Oman. “It was an exciting day on both the championship course as well as the academy course. The Europcar Open serves as a platform for golfers to come together, compete and celebrate the spirit of golf.

© Press Release 2017