Dubai: The UAE national golf team will train at the European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI) at Jumeirah Golf Estates in preparation for September’s Eisenhower Trophy – world amateur team championships – in Mexico.
Thanks to the support of DP World, the squad will benefit from the latest technology available to help golfers perfect their game for a second year.
Shaikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), said: “This is the beginning of our team’s preparations for the Eisenhower Trophy, and we want get as much out of the squad as possible prior to the event, so it’s great that we’re able to take advantage of the amazing facilities they’ve got here at the ETPI.
“The backing we’ve had from DP World is fantastic and it’s a great opportunity for the team to get a good push forward in their development ahead of the tournament.”
Sultan Ahmad Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be able to support this fantastic initiative for the second year because it gives us the chance to play a part in the development of our UAE National Golf Teams. The growth of the sport in the region is incredibly important to us and giving our local golfers access to a facility as admired as the ETPI offers them the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.”
Mark Gregson-Walters, director of instruction at the ETPI said: “It’s brilliant that Jumeirah Golf Estates has become the home of the UAE national golf team. Our team is looking forward to sharing our expertise throughout the training programme, ahead of the Eisenhower Trophy in September. We will work with the EGF in preparing a pathway to develop the team, with constant monitoring to ensure constant progress in the lead-up to the event.”
The initiative is part of a wider desire to grow the game of golf at the grass roots level on the part of the title sponsors of The European Tour’s season-ending, DP World Tour Championship, which takes place on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates from November 17 to 20. General admission to the DP World Tour Championship is free of charge. For more information, visit www.DPWorldTourChampionship.com.
