Dubai: Forty eight people of ten different nationalities have already signed up for the R&A Rules of Golf School in Dubai from November 3-5.

The event will be held in conjunction with the Dubai Festival City Challenge Tour Grand Final hosted by Al Badia Golf Club next month.

Entries for the golf school close on October 16 at 5pm, after which acceptance will be on a first come, first served basis.

Christopher Hilton, chairman of the R&A Rules of Golf Committee said: “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.”

For further information and registration forms, contact Bindu Mohandas: bindu.mohandas@ugagolf.com. Entry fee is Dh200 for UAE-based delegates and $100 (Dh367.30) for oversees delegates.