Mohamed Fazeel wins 6th Oman Air Golf Classic 2016

Friday, 9 September 2016 00:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The sixth Oman Air Golf Classic recently took place at the Victoria Golf and Country Resort in Digana, Kandy with Mohamed Fazeel emerging as the overall winner of the Tournament.

The formidable Fazeel won the grand prize of Rs.100, 000 from Oman Air by clinching victory with 44 points with runner up Sidantha Karalliedde securing a score 42 points. 2012 overall winner, Nimal Wettimuny was the Gross Gents winner at the 2016 edition of the tournament whilst Ladies Gross Winner of 2014 Niloo Jayatilake, went on to secure the Longest Drive (ladies) this year.

The 18 hole, stableford tournament saw the participation of over 70 golfers from Sri Lanka and the Middle East.

From left: Mohamed Fazeel, B. Sathis, Martin Linders, Niloo Jayatilake, Gihan Karunaratne, Ahalya Rajan, Nimal Wettimuny and Sidantha Karalliedde

Mohamed Fazeel receives his trophy and prize from Oman Air Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives Gihan Karunaratne