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Island Classic final day of golfing action awards and closing ceremony
The final day of Island Classic golf was played today on His Majesty, The King's private golf course. Excitement was running high for the final day of golf, which will determine the overall winners of the 2002 AAB-AMH Island Classic Golf Tournament.
The days play of golf was followed by the Awards and Closing Ceremony attended by a representative from HM Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Golfers today were treated to a late continental breakfast supplied by the Holiday Inn Hotel on His Majesty's golf course, as tee off times were later today on the final day of golf. Golfers had the convenient tee-off time of 11am. Island Classic Golfers today had favorable weather conditions and this set the stage for an industrious and challenging day of golf, which would determine the winners of the 2002 AAB-AMH Island Classic.
We would like to thank HM Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain for graciously becoming the Patron of the Island Classic and generously agreeing once again to host the Island Classic on his private golf course." stated Bahnaz Abbas, Fundraising Officer, Island Classic.
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"Investcorp has had a fantastic tournament this year. We are always excited about playing in the Island Classic. It is always a pleasure to play on His Majesty's golf course. To select a team for this year's event we have taken care to blend players of differing ability and also to invite key business relations. Our Sponsor tent was situated in a wonderful position on the golf course and all the guests of Investcorp thoroughly enjoyed their time playing golf, spectating, and just being part of the days events." commented Tom Kennedy, Personnel and Administration Manager, Investcorp, Island Classic Diamond Sponsor.
"We have a had a very successful tournament and we are pleased that our Sponsor Teams have enjoyed the Island Classic. The Island Classic aims to raise funds to buy necessary and much needed equipment for American Mission Hospital and we are hopeful that we will meet our fundraising target at the end of this years tournament."
"It gave me great pleasure to give out the awards today, during the Closing Ceremony to have the opportunity to thank HM Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain for his generosity in allowing the golf tournament to take place on his private golf course. On behalf of the Board Members of American Mission Hospital, I again thank all the Sponsors and everyone who contributed to make the golf tournament another success" said Dr. Armerding.
"We are thankful to the Island Classic and their sponsors for offering the opportunity for Bahraini Nationals to play in the Island Classic. Bahrain has some excellent young golfers and an event of this caliber gives our young athletes and National team golfers the chance to gain experience playing with the best golfers the region has to offer. It is always pleasurable to have the chance to play on the private golf course of HM Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain. This course is a nine-hole, par-32 course maintained to the very best standards and gives our young golfers from the Junior team and the National team practice on a different course." Stated Colonel Khalifa Al Fadala, Vice President of the Bahrain Golf Club.
A representative from The King's Court, VVIP's, Sponsors and Guests attended the Closing Ceremony.
The four day AAB-AMH Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament will be hosting a 19th Hole party at the Bapco Club, Awali for all volunteers who have helped at this years Island Classic.
"We must thank everyone who has volunteered to
help at the four-day Island Classic. We have seen representation from
many different sections of the community of Bahrain. We have had over
150 volunteers from the general public and the US Navy helping over the
four days with some shifts starting as early as 6am. Our volunteers have
helped with registration, food and beverages, scoring for the golfers
and many other jobs. We are very grateful to all these people for their
dedication and time and we hope they will join us at the 19th Hole Party
for some relaxation after four very busy days." Commented Commander
Scott Marsh, Volunteer Coordinator, Island Classic.
Sponsors attending the Closing and Awards Ceremony were:
Diamond Sponsor; Investcorp
Hole Sponsors; Aer Rianta International, American Women's Association, AM Yateem Bros, ASRY, Bahrain Norwich Union, British Airways, Deeko Bahrain WLL, Banz, Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel, Eagle Star, Economic Development Board, Ericsson, Fakhro Electronics, Fortune Promoseven, Fuddrucker's, Garmco, GMI, Hilton Hotel, Holiday Inn Hotel, Inter Global Insurance, KLM, Le Royal Meridien, Bahrain, Mazin Computer Centre, McDonald's, Merrill Lynch International Bank LTD, Ministry of Information, National Photo Services, Olayan Kimberly Clark, Regency Intercontinental Hotel, Tele Gulf, The Bahraini Saudi Bank, Yateem Oxygen, YBA Kanoo.
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"We
have had a tremendous tournament over the past four days with positive
comments from Sponsors and guests who have thoroughly enjoyed themselves
at this years Island Classic. The standard of golf has been impressive
and I believe we will see the Island Classic continued in Bahrain as an
annual premium sporting event in Bahrain's golfing calendar." said
Jeffrey Jones, Island Classic CO-Chair.
"Competing
in the 6th Island Classic was extremely taxing but a challenging four-days
of golf. Weather conditions have been perfect over the past four days
and the course in excellent condition. Everyone involved in the maintenance
of the golf course has done an excellent job in maintaining the standard
of His Majesty, The King's private golf course. Investcorp are proud to
be a Diamond Sponsor of the AAB-AMH Island Classic and we are happy it
was such a successful fundraising event for American Mission Hospital."
Said Salman Abbassi, member management committee, Investcorp, Diamond
Sponsor, Island Classic.
