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.

Winners of the Future Falcons Monthly Medal Par 3

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 2nd 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 & Yacht 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.

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Playing at the par 3 course at Emirates Golf Club and sponsored by eGolf Megastore, 34 young inspiring golfers competed across 12 different 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. Most importantly, the EGF is implementing a program that will not only develop golfers but also focus on Long Term Athletic Development.

34 young inspiring golfers took part at Emirates Golf Club – Emirates Golf Federation

Top spot in the Beginner’s Girls Division was Latifa Kalbat, followed by Latifa Al Marri. The winner of the Beginner’s Boys Division was Mohammed Al Tayer and in second was Mansour Faghini Al Awadhi.

Moving forward into the Intermediate Level, Ali Al Haddad was the winner and Mohammed Al Haddad finished as the runner-up in the division. After competing in last season’s Beginner’s Division, Ishba Alabbar took the step up to the Intermediate Division and came in second place to Hind Almaazmi.

Finally in the Advanced Division, Latifa Al Jassmy followed by her sister Salama Al Jassmy, and the boys Ali Almaazmi, followed by Mahdi Al Haj were the proud winners.

“It was great to see all our students out on the course again after a successful pilot at the beginning of the year. Emirates Golf Club were fantastic hosts, 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.

Image: Emirates Golf Federation

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Little arm-twisting is required when a stay and play invitation pops into my inbox.

Fancy some golf and a night or two at the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa? That’s the hotel on the doorstep of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, the luxurious sanctuary for golf’s best early season field each January and the course they market as the ‘The Home of Champions’, right? Okay, let me think ab…Yes please!

Why not take a detour to our sister property Saadiyat Beach Golf Club on the way down from Dubai and play their annual Gourmet Golf day. You already had me at ‘stay and play’ if I’m honest but that sounds mouthwatering. Count me in.

Just one thing, there seems to be something amiss here with this otherwise tempting itinerary. I can find no mention of golf on The National course where Tommy Fleetwood won the 12th Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship a few weeks back. I’m not so sure I want to emulate Tommy’s mullet and I’m absolutely certain I can’t play golf like the Englishman. But I’d love the chance to try on the Peter Harradine-designed course. Any chance?

A whiz-boing of emails confirmed my disappointment. I’m down to play Abu Dhabi GC’s nine-holer, secretly referred to as the Garden Course but officially known as ‘Holes 19-27’.

I feel so close and yet so far from the European Tour course when I eventually arrive at the Westin to meet the already checked-in family after being well and truly fed and watered during a grand afternoon at Saadiyat Beach GC. Eighteen holes on a European Tour venue or half as many on a course with no real name. Ah well, beggars can’t be choosers I suppose.

Fast-forward to the following evening after a relaxing day by the pool and its time to get this half round of golf out of the way. Out of the way…how wrong I was.

The floodlight ‘19-27’ course which is a hidden gem beyond the driving range.
(Main Image) The 25th hole on Abu Dhabi GC’s nine holer can play anywhere from 165 to 88 yards.

Holes 19-27 (seriously?) is a not so little gem. From the black tee tips it measures 3341 yards and is home to some truly memorable holes – the picturesque, slightly downhill par 3 21st hole (the 3rd to the rest of us), the par 4 23rd hole which doglegs left around a lake and the island-style green on the tiny par 3 25th the best among them.

I could easily have looped the course over and over but a cold wee caddy and a dinner date on The Terrace back at Abu Dhabi Golf Club (tasty fare and even better service) mean we’ll definitely come back another time.

For a golf addict, nothing can beat 18-holes on a course that regularly hosts the European Tour’s best. But our stay at the Westin was a timely reminder that precious family time needn’t be golf free time. A fractured left pinky finger precluded the little one from playing but with forward tees offering nine holes from just 2530 yards, this is an ideal course for families with golf rookies or for nine more after your Fleetwood impersonation act. Mullet optional. We’ll definitely hit the range next time too – Mum and Dad were super impressed with the well-organised Future Falcons junior coaching we spied from our hotel balcony while sipping coffee the following morning, and junior more than a little intrigued.

Fairways offers international dining

With six dining outlets including ‘Fairways’, the resort’s all-day restaurant with live international food stations, and golf for all levels, the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa is proof you don’t have to travel far for a great stay and play.

For more info, visit westinabudhabigolfresort.com

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