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Emirates Golf Federation
The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) was formed in 1996 and is the Governing Body for Amateur Golf in the United Arab Emirates. It is overseen by a Board of Directors under the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare and is affiliated to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, WAGC, Ladies Golf Union, the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the GCC Golf Committee and the Arab Golf Federation.The EGF sanction the Dubai Desert Classic, the Dubai Ladies Masters and the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
EGF is a non-profit making organisation that has a 3 fold mission statement :
Increase the awareness of golf in U.A.E
Junior Development
National Golf Team
In September 1998 an extensive Junior Development Programme for children aged 7-15, both U.A.E Nationals and Expatriates, involving over 130 children began throughout the U.A.E.
Membership of the EGF falls into 3 categories
Club Affiliate membership - All members of U.A.E Golf Clubs are automatically members of the EGF and subscription dues are collected by the clubs with annual membership.
Affiliate membership - Members receive all the privileges of membership except a Handicap/playing privilege.
EGF Handicap Scheme - Members receive all the privileges of b) above plus a Handicap/playing privilege that is administered according to the CONGU (Council of National Golf Unions) Handicap system. In addition, regular monthly golf days are organised for these EGF Handicap Scheme members.
Privileges of EGF are generally golf related and include:
Privileged rates for green fees at UAE golf clubs
Privileged prices on range balls at selected clubs in UAE golf clubs
Privileged access to Professional Golf Tournaments held in the U.A.E.
In addition to the above privileges, Handicap Scheme members receive an official handicap (conditions apply) administered along the guidelines of CONGU handicap system, which is accepted worldwide for handicap purposes and opportunity to play in regular Handicap Scheme Monthly Medals.
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Email: info@ugagolf.com
Website: http://www.emiratesgolffederation.com/aboutus
