A Team edge Noble Legacy on countback to claim UGC Season 3 crown

Dubai, 25 October 2026 – The A Team have won the Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC) Season 3 title after a tense countback against defending champions Noble Legacy Masters at Emirates Golf Club’s Faldo Course.

Dramatic finish on back nine

The two sides finished level on 795 points after four rounds, forcing officials to revert to back-nine scores to determine the winner. Following a prolonged wait, The A Team were declared champions amid scenes of celebration.

The third UGC season featured ten teams competing across four rounds at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club.

Founder hails team effort

Aman Chopra, the team’s founder and patron, expressed his joy at the outcome. “This means so much. You can’t even imagine the work and effort that went into building this team, and I could not have done it without their support. Every one of you, I want to say I love you and thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Chopra said.

Samvit Chopra (37 points), Nilesh Mashruwala (36) and Syed Hilal (35) were the top contributors for the champions in the final round.

Debutants shine, individual winner crowned

Debutants Mayfair Chippies secured third place with the day’s best team score of 265. Pt Jain of Tristar Gladiators took the individual title after posting the highest individual score of 40 on the final day.

Final UGC Season 3 standings:
The A Team 795 (champions on countback)
Noble Legacy 795
Mayfair Chippies 756
Meteora Magicians 730
Sultans of Swing 729
Alpha Ninjas 714
Tristar Gladiators 714
Three Comma Masters 690
Shershaah Eagles 675
Brain Dubai 589