(Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE) – The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) and Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) have officially announced that the governing bodies will be bringing the Future Falcons – National Junior Development Program (NJDP) into 20 schools’ physical education programs across the entire United Arab Emirates (UAE). In the next six weeks, the EGF with the assistance of the Emirates PGA coaches will host over 150 lessons for 20 different ESE Academies reaching over 500 students.

To celebrate this semester’s launch of the Future Falcons NJDP in the schools, the EGF and Al Hamra Golf Club are hosting students to the DP World Tour Ras Al Khaimah Championship where they will receive clinics from golf legend, Padraig Harrington, and UAE-based resident Rafa Cabrera Bello.

The EGF aims to push participation for all national and residents but more importantly, the EGF is implementing a program that will not only develop golfers but also focus on Long Term Athletic Development

In addition to the collaboration with ESE, The Future Falcons – NJDP will soon be implementing the “Unleash Your Drive” program within five schools across Abu Dhabi. This program is creating a window of opportunity for children to experience the game of golf during school hours by providing the teaching staff with equipment and a full physical education golf program guide. The initiative is backed by The R&A and The Golf Foundation. These are the first steps to creating more golfers and growing the golfing community within the country.

Moving forward children from these schools will have the opportunity to join classes at their local golf club and continue their journey, making friends for life and having tons of fun along the way.

Together with the Emirates Schools Establishment, Emirates PGA, UAE golf clubs, and The R&A, the Future Falcons – NJDP will continue to introduce golf in the schooling systems across the UAE. These initiatives will drive participation to new heights and undoubtedly be the origin of the country’s next elite golfers.

To find out more information on the Future Falcons National Junior Development Program please contact the EGF at info@egfgolf.com or visit our website at www.egfgolf.com. You can also follow the EGF on social media to keep up to date with the latest news in UAE golf.

 

(Dubai, UAE) – On January 6, 2024, the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the January Monthly Match and the Future Falcons Par 3 at Arabian Ranches Golf Club supported by eGolf Megastore. The first Monthly Match of 2024 and Par 3 event hosted over 100 EGF Direct Members, UAE Nationals, and upcoming junior golfers. With over 13 different divisions, players had a lot to play for.

Winning the Men’s Stableford Division with 44 points was Raza Hussain and placing Second with 43 points was David Adams. The Men’s Gross winner was David Pendleton-Nash, shooting a solid 72, even par for the day.

In the Men’s Senior Division for players, 50 years old and above, Konstantin Zorbalas won the First Place prize with 40 points, and Ihaab Tarmoom won the Second Place prize with 38 points. The Men’s Senior Gross Division winner was Kevin Barrett, shooting 81

In the Ladies Division, the Stableford winner was Aliya Al Qubasi with 36 points and the Runner Up was Dr. Rabab Al Haj with 35 points. Hannah Allen was the Ladies Gross Division winner, shooting 73.

For the Junior Stableford Division, George Pendleton-Nash won with 44 points and Sebastian Crook was the Runner Up with 35 points

There were also On Course Challenges during the event. Winning the Men’s Closest to the Pin on hole no. 12 was Luigi Galizia. Winning the Ladies Closest to the Pin on hole no. 2 was Aliya Al Qubasi. Winning the Men’s Longest Drive on hole no. 3 was Ryan Prince. Winning the Ladies Longest Drive on hole no. 11 was Intissar rich

Alongside, the Monthly Match the EGF also hosted the Future Falcons Par 3 on the executive course at Arabian Ranches Golf Club as part of the National Junior Development Program and community engagement. The EGF is focused on hosting community events bringing together different divisions, nationalities, and skill levels.

During the Par 3 event, there were six different divisions, three for the boys and three for the girls. Winning the 3 Hole Par 3 Girls Division was Latifa Kalbat. Winning the 6 Hole Par 3 Girls Division was Zeest Ahmed and winning the 9 Hole Par 3 Girls Division was Aarya Ganguly.

For the boys in the Par 3 event winning the 3 Hole Division was Saeed Al Musharrekh. Winning the 6 Hole Par 3 Boys Division was Eissa Bin Redha and winning the 9 Hole Par 3 Boys Division was Daniel Robinson.

The EGF would like to thank its sponsor eGolf Megastore and host club Arabian Ranches for their hard work and contribution to this month’s events. Stay tuned to the EGF social media channels and website for local news and upcoming tournaments around the UAE.

Muscat, Oman – From December 25-28, 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ladies and Junior National Golf Teams will embark on a journey to Muscat, Oman, to participate in the highly anticipated GCC Golf Tournament. This distinguished event will feature representation from 5 GCC countries, with a total of 45 players showcasing their skills on the renowned grounds of the Ghala Golf Club.

Hosted by the Oman Golf Association, the Ladies and Junior GCC Golf Tournament will hold three distinctive divisions. A total of five countries will field both team and individual players in the Ladies’ and Boys’ divisions, with age categories of 16 and under, and 13 and under.

Representing the UAE during the championships, the 2023 GCC Golf Tournament will see the participation of three different |UAE national golf teams. 2023 will mark the 6th edition of the GCC Ladies Tournament and the 7th year of competition for Juniors/Boys aged 16 & and 13 and under.

The UAE Ladies National Team will be represented by players Intissar Rich, Alia Alemadi, and Aasiya Saleem in the GCC Ladies Tournament. In the Highly competitive division, the Junior Boys 16 & Under Team will consist of Rashid Al Naqbi, Abdullah Kalbat, and Mohammad Thabet.

The Boys 13 & Under Team, comprising Abdullah Darwish and Abdullah Salmeen, will bring their skills to the fore in the 13 & Under Division, which will be contested over two rounds. Meanwhile, the boys’ 16 and under and Ladies’ divisions will unfold over three rounds, culminating in the recognition of Individual and Team winners in each division.

The Team Category will be determined by the top two gross scores, out of three players each round, while the Individual Category will be scored based on the best individual gross score from each division.

Traveling with the teams are EGF Vice Chairmen General Abdullah Alhashmi, Khaled Al Shamsi, and Fayez Bajbouj, along with National Team Coaches Samir Walline and April Varney.

General Abdullah Alhashmi, EGF Vice Chairman, expressed his optimism, stating, “This is a golden opportunity for the EGF and UAE golf to showcase the improvements in our programs. Over the past 18 months, the EGF has diligently worked to provide UAE players with the platform to exhibit their talents. These dedicated individuals have undergone rigorous training, and we anticipate commendable results.”

Team UAE will commence the tournament with the first round on Monday, December 25th, and conclude with the final round on Wednesday, December 27th. For real-time updates and to follow the action of Team UAE, please stay connected with the Emirates Golf Federation on social media.

(Dubai, UAE) – On Saturday, December 9^th, 2023, the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) hosted the second Future Falcons Monthly Par 3 Medal for the season 2023-2024. Played at Dubai Creek Golf Club and sponsored by eGolf Megastore, 31 young inspiring golfers competed for 12 prizes.

The EGF aims to use the Future Falcons National Junior Development Program and these Par 3 events to push participation for all national and residents. More importantly, the EGF is implementing a program that will not only develop golfers but also focus on Long Term Athletic Development.

Winning the Beginner’s Boys Division was Saeed Almaazmi, followed by Sultan Almaazmi. Moving forward, at the Intermediate Level, after 6 holes played, Mohammed Al Haddad was the winner and Ali Al Haddad finished as the runner-up. Hind Almaazmi came 2^nd Place in the Intermediate Division, and the winner was Aya Al Awadhi.

In the last level of the Future Flacons program, the Advanced Division was Aarya Ganguly followed by Yasmeen El Husseini, and the boys, Emile Gonzalvez followed by Aarav Gangly were the proud winners.

The Nearest to the pin was Zayed Almaazomi and at the advanced level was Emile Gonzalvez.

“It was great to see all our students out on the course again after a successful pilot at the beginning of the year. Dubai Creek Golf Club was a fantastic host, and we cannot wait to see the number of participants grow in this next season. We encourage all juniors of any ability to get in touch and join the league. Thank you to eGolf Megastore for supporting this project and thank you to my team for making this possible. See you at the next one”, said national coach, Cameron Van Rooyen.

To find out more information on the Future Falcons National Junior Development Program or on how to participate in the next Future Falcon Par 3 on January 6^th at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, please contact the EGF at info@egfgolf.com. You can also follow the EGF on the below social media outlets to keep up to date with the latest news in UAE golf.

EGF Facebook: Emirates Golf Federation

EGF Twitter: @EGFuaegolf

EGF Instagram: emiratesgolffederation

EGF LinkedIn: Emirates Golf Federation (EGF)

(Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) – On November 28-30, 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ladies and Junior National Golf Teams will travel to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in the Pan Arab Golf Championship. There are 13 countries from Arab nations and 103 players participating in these championships. Five different national golf teams will be representing the UAE during the championships which will take place at Riyadh Golf Club.

Hosted by the Arab Golf Federation the Ladies and Junior Pan Arab Golf Championship will feature five different divisions. 13 different countries will have team and/or individual players in the Ladies and Girls 15 & Under for the women’s divisions, and Boys 13 & Under, Boys 15 & Under, and Boys 18 & Under for the male divisions.

Playing for the UAE Ladies National Team in the 13^th edition of the Pan Arab Ladies Championship will be Intissar Rich, Alia Alemadi, and Jamie Camero.

For the Ladies 15 & Under Team, Maya Gaudin, Sara Ali, and Aasiya Saleem will be playing in the 2^nd Pan Arab Championships for the 15 & Under Ladies division.

2023 will mark the 22^nd  year of Boys 18 & Under and 15 & Under Championships, while this being the 2^nd year for the Boys 13 & Under Championship.  

The Boys 18 & Under Team will consist of Mohammad Skaik, Rashed Al Jassemy, and Rayan Ahmed. Playing for the Boys 15 & Under Team will be of Abdullah Salem, Mohammed Thabet, and Marwan Alemadi.

Finally, I played in the Individual Category and represented the UAE in the Boys 13 & Under Division with Abdullah Darwish.

The 13 & Under Division will be played over two rounds but the other divisions will be played over three rounds. The championship will have Team and Individual winners in each division. For the Team Category, the final score will consist of the top two gross scores, out of three players each round, totaled after all rounds are complete. The Individual Category will be scored as the best individual gross score from each division.

Traveling with the teams are EGF Director General, Akram Skaik, and National Team Coaches Faycal Serghini, Samir Walline, and April Varney. Vice Chairmen General Abdulla Alhashmi will be joining the team for the opening ceremony and the Arab Golf Federation annual meetings.

“This is a good opportunity for EGF and UAE golf to show the improvements of our programs. The EGF has been working hard over the past 18 months to give UAE players the chance to showcase their talents. These girls and boys have been training hard and we are expecting some good results, said EGF Vice Chairman, General Abdualla Alhashmi.

Team UAE starts the first round on Tuesday the 28th of November and will play the final round on Thursday, November 30th. To follow the action of Team UAE, follow the Emirates Golf Federation on social media.