Emirates Golf Federation rolls out Golf Sixes League, UAE for the 2026 season
(Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) – Following two successful seasons of the Golf Sixes Leagues in Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Golf Federation is delighted to announce the national roll out of the Golf Sixes League, UAE. Two leagues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, bringing together teams from the Emirates Golf Federation and golf clubs across the country, will compete over the coming months to earn a spot at The Abu Dhabi Challenge in April.
Golf Sixes League is a development initiative originally introduced and supported by The R&A and Emirates Golf Federation, which introduces young people to golf in a fun and inclusive environment, along with an added competitive element. The format sees seven squads of 14 players, who rotate a team of six during each round, compete in a two-ball Texas scramble stroke play format across six holes. The best two scores of the three pairs will count toward the team score and the top 3 teams from each pool will progress to the final
There will be a total of 6 host venues for the preliminary stages of the competition. Trump International Dubai, Emirates Golf Club, The Montgomerie, Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, Yas Links Golf Club and Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club have all contributed to this initiative by waiving green fees for participants.
Cameron Van Rooyen, Director of Instruction, EGF shared
“This League is proving to be a significant stepping stone for our junior golfers to experience competition at a level that is fun, inclusive and less intimidating. . We truly believe that having this with in our EGF playing pathway will not only develop rising stars but feed the golfing community for the future”
Neal Graham, R&A Development Manager, Middle East, Central Asia and India commented;
“The R&A is delighted to support the Emirates Golf Federation with a national roll out across the United Arab Emirates. Golf Sixes League is a proven worldwide development initiative which encourages new golfers into the sport in a fun, competitive way. It allows young people to bring their new found skills from the lesson tee onto the course in an encouraging and inclusive team environment.
RESULTS ROUND 1
Dubai Pool
1st – Claude Harmon III Academy (The Els Club) +4
2nd – Emirates Golf Club +7
3rd – Emaar +7
Abu Dhabi Pool
1st – Abu Dhabi City Golf Club + 7
2nd – Yas Links Golf Club +8
3rd – Emirates Golf Federation (Future Falcons) +11
The second rounds will be hosted at Emirates Golf Club and Yas Links Golf Club on the 28th of Feb and 1st March, respectively.
