The penultimate round of the Golf Sixes League, Abu Dhabi took place at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club recently.

The league is a development initiative, supported by The R&A and the Emirates Golf Federation,  which introduces young people to golf in a fun and inclusive environment, along with an added competitive element.

Novice juniors from golf clubs across Abu Dhabi took part in the six short holes competition in six teams of six, paired up to compete in a two-ball Texas Scramble stroke play format. The best two scores of the teams’ three pairs would count towards their overall score.

It was the inform team from Abu Dhabi City Golf Club who emerged as the winners by one shot from Saadiyat Beach Golf Club.

Abu Dhabi City Golf Club winning team – The R&A

3rd Round Results:
1st          Abu Dhabi City Golf Club +3
2nd         Saadiyat Beach Golf Club +4 (on countback)
3rd          Yas Acres Golf Club +4 (on countback)
4th          Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club +4

Overall Golf Sixes League Table (after three rounds)
1st          Abu Dhabi City Golf Club – 30pts
2nd         Saadiyat Beach Golf Club – 24pts
3rd          Yas Links Golf Club – 19pts
4th          Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club – 18pts
5th          Yas Acres Golf Club – 16pts
6th          Abu Dhabi Golf Club – 10pts
7th          Emirates Golf Federation – 9pts

The Grand final will take place at Yas Acres Golf Club on Saturday 20 April.

Images: The R&A