Local hero Skaik moves on after cutting in – Dubai Blog

Ahmad Skaik, the number one golfer in the UAE, is the only representative of the 12th host and the Gulf region this week^day The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) is still in contention after an easy promotion on the second day of the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club competition.

Skeke shot 71, starting with three pars and a birdie. Despite a bogey on the 7th hole, after catching two birdies on the 10th and 14th holes, Skaik briefly reduced the total score to 4 under par and kept his distance from the leader.

The challenge that the UAE hopes for was later blocked by conceding goals on the 16th and 18th holes – both after three shots from the edge – and with a respectable score of 2 under par at the weekend. The score of the pole ended the game. A total of 142.

Skaik was very happy to continue participating in the competition and admitted that he doubted his chances before the competition. “This is a struggle,” he said. “I didn’t play well. I was struggling on the tee and irons. I put on my putters and wedges, which helped me keep going. I’m very happy because I don’t think I will advance at this stage. Because I didn’t play well. I took a lesson with my coach two days before the game. I felt better and controlled my game, so I’m very happy to be here.”

Compatriot and UAE national team captain Khalid Youssef started a day of work after shooting 76 in the first round. After a solid start, Yusuf regretted that he had swallowed four bogeys and eight on the fourth hole, and finally ended his chance to cut with a score of 75.

UAE players Khalifa Al Masaood and Rashed Al Emadi also failed to qualify with 81 strokes in 10 rounds, while Khalifa Almaraisi of Bahrain, despite catching four birdies in the eventful 75 rounds, looks set to lead +​ ​3.

China’s club leader Bo Jin scored 64, shot 7 under par without bogey, and shot 8 under par in the game, leading Skeke by six, while Thailand’s Puvit Anupansub The match also scored 64 in one round, including an eagle, 7 birdies and two bogeys, with a total score of 5 under par.

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