AMH golf tournament begins

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Yesterday marked the commencement of the second day of the three-day AMH Island Classic charity golf tournament. The official opening ceremony took place at 12 noon with the several VIP’s, CEO’s, golfers and guests in attendance.

The tournament will run from the 27th to the 29th of October under the patronage of His Majesty the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at His private golf course in Saffriya.

The event is held annually and is one of the most awaited event in the calendars of the golfing enthusiast. Dr. George Cheriyan, CEO/ CMO of American Mission Hospital said, “The first day of play went splendidly. Golfers look forward to playing at this course.

Golfers enjoyed a good game on the superb nine-hole grass golf course on the first day as the weather conditions were excellent. Besides the winning teams in the Championship and Premier flights, there will be overall winners for the side contests as well including the closets to the pin, Most accurate drive and the longest putt.”