February 2014 Update

Monday February 24th - Eclectic 6 round 2


This was the night of family fortunes with Nick Chittenden shooting an excellent gross 39 for 19 points while his wife Nicola joined first time winner James Owen in second on 16 points. James and Nick also gained the NTP's hence only 3 people in the photo this week! We saw tailor Dan Morby back from Singapore with an OUTRAGEOUS outfit and American Mike Welch gracing the Faldo links after a long absence.

The Chittenden's Nick and Kristi plus James Owen

Saturday February 22nd - S2B secure quarter final spot

Sport2Business played their last match play fixture against the Dubai Duffers needing 2 victories to secure 2nd place in the group and make the quarter finals. Randall Mohammed and Russell Yeomans played very soundly to secure a 3&2 victory while Fathi Busaidy stole the limelight together with our loan signing from the Sharjah staff to secure a 6&4 victory to see Sport2Business through.

Russell, Randall and Fathi deliver!

Monday February 17th - Kick off the 6th Eclectic
Having been upstaged by her husband the previous week, we welcomed another new winner, Kristi Sealey who won a relatively high scoring evening with 18 points. Simon Earl and long time absentee Rob Jackson shared 2nd on 17 points, a score normally more than sufficient to take the money. Kristie also secured a nearest the pin together with Sia Harandi. Andrew Smolak made the fastest start on the eclectic with 2 birdies. We welcomed back Sekhar Reddy and new joiner Hayley Nolan.

Simon Earl, Kristie Sealey, Sia Harandi and Rob Jackson

Monday February 10th - Final of the 5th Eclectic

Week 12 of the 5th eclectic saw Russell Yeomans victorious with 17 points off scratch with OB Sealey making 16 points and Andrew Massey amassing 15 points on 5 holes! NTP was Andrew Smolak and Dave Minchin. There was a healthy field of 22 all retreating to the bar for the presentations.

There were major movements in the final eclectic with a Jonathan Coates' burst securing an excellent  himself second place in the final eclectic but Filip Ranebo came out clear and worthy winner, collecting his AED1,000 with Jonathan collecting AED650 and Russell Yeomans edging out Eric by .1 of a point for 3rd place.
Filip has been contender for every eclectic to date so it is fitting to see his name finally on the trophy.




Dave Minchin, Andrew Smolak, Filip Ranebo, OB Sealey, Russell Yeomans, Jonathan Coates and Andrew Massey all take the floor!

February 2014 update

Jebel Ali Day Out

Great day out on Saturday 8th February 2014– they really looked after us so thanks to Stuart and his team James and Elliot.

With full English breakfasts, 18 holes and a lunch afterwards most participants made maximum use of the restaurant as well as the course. We will revisit soon as the smallest greens in the UAE made for an alternative and interesting golf test!

Winners are grinners

1. Jonathan Coates 37
2. Russell Yeomans 34
3. Fathi Busaidy 33

LD – Randy Mohammed, NTP – Jonathan and Fathi again.

Thanks to all who came, great atmosphere and everyone stayed for lunch. .

Randy, Fathi, Jonathan and Russell take the glory at Jebel Ali

Monday February 3rd  Faldo back 9

Good turnout and a convivial atmosphere saw Fathi Busaidi eclipse all  with 19 points,  joint 2^nd on 16 points were Kristi Sealey (proudly supporting husband OB) and Jonathan Coates. Captain Lefty, Eric Koeman won BOTH nearest the pins and made some progress on the eclectic.

Remember this coming Monday is the final eclectic event of our FIFTH series with Filip Ranebo remaining the firm favourite but still plenty to play for.

Lefty takes both NTP's