Author: The R&A
Posted on: 22nd Apr 2024
The Grand Final of the Golf Sixes League, Abu Dhabi took place under the lights at the Yas Acres Golf Club on Saturday 20 April.
Novice juniors from golf clubs across Abu Dhabi were joined by those from the Emirates Golf Federation for a fun evening of competition. Playing across just six short holes, seven 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 count towards their overall score.
After a fantastic evening of fun and good sportsmanship the team from Abu Dhabi City Golf Club emerged as the winners of Round four.
Following four rounds of the Golf Sixes League which commenced back in January, congratulations to Abu Dhabi City Golf Club who were crowned Overall Champions.
“Golf Sixes has been so fun! Playing golf with my friends and as a team was cool. I really want to play again next time!,” said Kristoff Davidson a ten year old golfer from Abu Dhabi City Golf Club.
“Kristoff has loved participating in Golf Sixes. The way the programme is designed, with the kids playing in teams, has really helped get them excited to play golf and made the whole experience less intimidating. Across the season you could see the kids golf improve and now my son is wanting to play more and more, ” said Kristoff’s Dad, Andrew Davidson.
Golf Sixes 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. Our thanks to all the stakeholders including our host venues, Yas Links GC, Abu Dhabi City GC, Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and GC and Yas Acres GC, Team Managers, Golf Genius, Confederation of Professional Golf and Pro Sports International.
Round Four Results:
- 1st Abu Dhabi City Golf Club: +5
- 2nd Yas Links Golf Club: +8 (on countback)
- 3rd Saadiyat Beach Golf Club: +8
Nearest the Pin prize winners: Kristoff Davidson and Aaradyha Sharma
Final Overall Golf Sixes League Table:
- 1st Abu Dhabi City Golf Club: 50pts
- 2nd Saadiyat Beach Golf Club: 38pts
- 3rd Yas Links Golf Club: 35pts
- 4th Al Ain Equestrian Shooting and Golf Club: 30pts
- 5th Yas Acres Golf Club: 26pts
- 6th Emirates Golf Federation: 17pts
- 7th Abu Dhabi Golf Club: 16pts
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GSL’s continued expansion around the globe has been supported by The R&A, the Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG], the Ryder Cup European Development Trust (RCEDT), DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour – the leading bodies aligning in support of a development initiative for the first time.
For more information on GolfSixes League please visit cp.golf/golfsixesleague
Author: The R&A
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