 Paton’s prepares to go nuts as James Kfouri triumphs in Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup |
| “It’s a global tournament from an invitation perspective and we’re now making it truly global by taking the trophy down to Australia” |
| Story and pictures on The Moodie Blog |
UAE. James Kfouri, General Manager Sales & Marketing for Australian confectionery company Paton’s, won the 2009 Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup, which concluded today.
The popular Australian travel retail industry executive scored 75 stableford points over the two-day tournament, played at The Montgomerie Dubai and the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.
In his acceptance speech Kfouri thanked Dubai Duty Free for their tremendous hospitality in organising and hosting the industry’s premier sporting and social event.
Later he told The Moodie Report: “It’s an unbelievable moment. It’s been fantastically organised by Dubai Duty Free – an absolute credit to the industry.”
We’ll bring you a full report on the event, including an extensive Picture Gallery, early next week.
Click on the ‘play’ button to hear James Kfouri’s reaction to his victory on The Moodie View |
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Another Aussie sporting triumph as James Kfouri lifts the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup |
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The Melbourne-based industry executive scored an impressive 75 stableford points over the two-day tournament |
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The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club played host to the second day of this year’s tournament |
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Rook van Wieringen, winner of the men’s visitors’ prize, with the Dubai Duty Free team and guest golf pro Des Smyth |
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Ruth Idzig (centre), winner of the ladies visitors’ prize, with the Dubai Duty Free team and Des Smyth |
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Mary Black (top) and Elysium III provided a superb evening’s entertainment at Dubai’s Irish Village after the tournament |
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