Josh Hill practices in the Dubai desert.

By Kent Gray
The MENA Tour by Arena might be on ice but it hasn’t stopped three of the regional circuit’s most recognisable names from finding novel ways, and places, to keep their swings in shape.

A directive from the UAE’s General Authority of Sports means under-18s are banned from the country’s courses as attempts to combat COVID-19 are ramped up. Thankfully for amateurs Josh Hill and Toby Bishop, it’s easy to practice while practicing social isolation with so much deserted desert on the outskirts of Dubai.

Check out this elaborate set-up in a post from Hill’s father, Russell:

 

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Another decent practice in the desert this morning….tests the ball striking and calms the mental games one plays with social distancing!

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Here’s how Bishop, who had been on track to win three successive Emirates Golf Federation tournaments before the U-18s ban was implemented, is doing it:

Bishop also has a quite the set-up at home to keep that powerful swing of his in synch. No shoes either!

 

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A drill a day keeps the Covid-19 away. Keeping up the focused practice from the garden at home ??

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Othman Almulla, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever professional, is also making the most of being confined to home.

Nice shot, Othman. And keep it coming chaps.

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