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Spots filling up fast for November R&A Rules of Golf School during the Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final

FORTY eight people of more than ten different nationalities have already signed up for The R&A Rules of Golf School which will come to Dubai during the Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final hosted by Al Badia Golf Club set to take place in the emirate Wednesday 5 to Saturday 8 November.

The two-and-a-half day School will take place from Monday, November 3 – Wednesday, November 5, with a social function at Al Badia Golf Club by InterContinental hosted by The R&A on the Monday.
 
With the less than a month to go until the Challenge Tour’s season finale at Al Badia Golf Club, entries for the renowned rules school have come in from as far off as Armenia, Tunisia and Kazakhstan. Entries close today (Thursday October 16) at 5.00 pm after which acceptance will be on a first come first served basis.
 
Hosted by the Emirates Golf Federation The R&A Rules School will be attended by Christopher Hilton, Chairman of The R&A Rules of Golf Committee and R&A Assistant Directors-Rules, Shona McRae and Kevin Barker. Christopher Hilton commented: “It is with great pleasure that we are returning to Dubai in November and to a region that is such a growth area of the game of golf. The R&A Level 2 Rules School is tailored to provide instruction on the Rules of Golf, as well as meeting the demands of those looking for tournament specific guidance. We look forward to welcoming delegates from all over the Middle East and the North African region who have an interest in the Rules and also to working with the Emirates Golf Federation on this occasion.”
 
The course involves both classroom work and on-course practical demonstrations role play sessions which is part of the three level stages of the R&A Rules School: Level 1 – Introductory Rules School; Level 2 Rules School and Level 3 – Tournament Administrators and Referees. It will finish with a certificated examination recognised throughout the R&A’s jurisdiction as reflective of the delegate’s understanding of the Rules.
 
All UAE PGA professionals and golf professionals from the region, golf club officials, management, and also individuals interested in the Rules of Golf are encouraged to participate from both the Emirates Golf Federation and through the Arab Golf Federation.
 
For further information and registration forms, contact Bindu Mohandas: bindu.mohandas@ugagolf.com. Entry fee is Dhs 200 for UAE based delegates and USD 100 for oversees delegates.
 
Picture caption:
Ian Poulter pictured with Senior Referee, European Tour, Andy McFee, when The Ryder Cup star incurred a penalty shot during the second play-off hole at the 2010 DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, after he dropped his ball on his marker.

 

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