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The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) proudly opened the new season on Saturday, 20th September, with the first UAE National Monthly Match at the recently reopened Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, since its redesign.
The event drew one of the largest fields in the competition’s history, highlighting the growing passion for golf across the Emirates.
Intissar Rich – UAE National Team Player
Champions of the Season Opener
– Senior Division – Mr. Akram Skaik, finishing strongly with 39 points (lead pictured right)
– Open Mixed Division – Saif Thabit, with a brilliant back nine securing him a total of 40 points (lead pictured centre)
– Junior Division – Zayed Ali, producing a standout performance with 50 points
Kieren Pratt, EGF Director of Operations with Zayed Ali
Players were full of praise for the new layout at the Gary Player-designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, and although the weather remained a little warm, the atmosphere was one of excitement, camaraderie, and celebration of the game.
The EGF extends its sincere thanks to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and their dedicated team for their warm hospitality.
General Abdulla Al-Hashmi, President of the Emirates Golf Federation, commented: “It is so inspiring to see so many Emiratis embracing the sport of golf. This is by far the largest number of players we’ve ever welcomed to a Monthly Match.
“I look forward to the UAE National Stroke Play Championship in October, which promises to be another milestone for our golfing community.”
The Emirates Golf Federation is delighted to confirm that the next Monthly Match will be hosted at Arabian Ranches Golf Club in Dubai on the 18th and 19th of October 2025. Players and supporters are encouraged to save the date and join what promises to be another fantastic celebration of competition, friendship, and the spirit of the game.
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Main Image: Saadiyat Beach
