Dermot Davitt wins Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup

Dermot Davitt clinched the 29th edition of the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup held on November 24 and 25.

The Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup is always one of the most highly anticipated events in the duty free industry calendar and this year’s 29th edition was no exception. The two day event saw almost 100 players compete, as round one was contested at Emirates Golf Club on the Faldo Course, while day two was held at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.

The two-day stableford event organised by Dubai Duty Free allowed industry guests to enjoy two stunning golf courses in a fantastic atmosphere surrounded by friends, guests and colleagues with an incredible selection of prizes up for grabs throughout the respective Men’s, Ladies’ and Senior’s Divisions.

Securing the overall trophy of the 29th Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup with impressive rounds of 39 and 40 points totaling 79 was Dermot Davitt. The second time that Dermot has won the event, having captured the title in 2013.

Ghurbax Singh (33 & 40 points) and Smurthy Thomas (22 & 22 points) were overall Local Winners in the Men’s and Ladies Divisions. Visitor Steve Flanagan taking the overall visitors prize in the Men’s division with rounds of 41 and 37 points and Charmaine Bruwer in the Ladies division with rounds of 34 and 25. Damien Fox (74 total) and Ian Walton (68 total) securing the runner-up and 2nd runner-up positions in the Overall Men’s division respectively and Linda Bowland (56 total) and Fiona Furnival (52 total) claiming the runner-up and 2nd runner-up positions in the Overall Ladies’ division respectively.