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Where are all the used golf clubs in the UAE?

When is a golfer not a golfer? The old argument was when he or she is not a member of a golf club. This situation is now according to the UGA thankfully changing as the game of golf becomes more accessible.

The game of golf has seen immense strides in recent times particularly in the growth of the professional game.

Now that the dust has settled on the 23rd Arab Golf Championship, it is time to reflect on the standing of the UAE national golf and golfers.

Left handers in the world are supposed to include 10 per cent of the population. If you are a left-footed footballer or left-handed tennis player, equipment to play the game is not affected.

From the Fairways: Missing out on caddies, or carts?

From the Fairways: Myriad facets of fashion on the course

For all those who have not merely learnt and played their golf solely in the UAE we will all have fond memories of two golfing experiences that are not especially prevalent in this country – matches against other clubs and away days in groups.

This week sees The Montgomerie, Dubai, host the 23rd Arab Golf Championship. Fourteen Arab golfing nations are competing for prestigious team and individual titles in this event.

Golf is a game of numbers and statistics - whether it is the total number of shots on the scorecard of the golfer, the yardage of a hole, the stroke index of a hole.

The eyes of the sporting world this week will be on golf with the Open starting tomorrow at Muirfield, Scotland.

During a recent visit to the World Junior Open at Royal Musselburgh, Scotland it gave us an opportunity to judge how the UGA junior golf structure measures up to other countries.