The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) was formed
in 1996 and is the Governing Body for Amateur Golf in the United
Arab Emirates. It is overseen by a Board of Directors
under the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare and is affiliated
to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, WAGC, Ladies
Golf Union, the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the GCC Golf Committee
and the Arab Golf Federation.
The EGF sanction the Dubai Desert Classic, the Dubai Ladies Masters and the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
EGF is a non-profit making organisation that has
a 3 fold mission statement :
Increase the awareness
of golf in U.A.E Junior Development National Golf
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In September 1998 an extensive Junior Development Programme for
children aged 7-15, both U.A.E Nationals and Expatriates, involving
over 130 children began throughout the U.A.E.