Jones cruises to Robert Rock Abu Dhabi Championship victory

Jones cruises to Robert Rock Abu Dhabi Championship victory

Joe Jones cruised to an 11-stroke victory at the Robert Rock Abu Dhabi Championship after carding three sub-par rounds over the National Course at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.

The 19-year-old Welshman, who plays off a +5.9 handicap, won the Abu Dhabi Golf Club Men’s Open last March and was in fine form once again, posting 68, 67 and 70 in the capital to sign for an 11 under par total to beat Rayan Ahmed and Dominic Morton.

“I putted really well all week,” said Jones. who played the UAE Challenge at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club last year.

“I really enjoy these greens. I was very happy with my game. I used this visit to prepare my game for the UK amateur golf season – so I am delighted with the victory.”

The Boy’s Under 14 Division was won by Alexander Rushika with rounds of 72, 72 and 73 for a one over par total, while 16-year-old Lavanya Gupta won the Girl’s Division after carding rounds of 69, 71 and 73 for a three under par total.

Robert Rock, former DP World Tour player and the winner of the 2012 Abu Dhabi Championship, said: “We have had an excellent few days