Snag makes learning easy for youngsters

Snag has all the basic elements of golf, but uses modified equipment and rules to make the learning experience easier and more fun. Based in the Championship Village, the heart of all the entertainment offerings at the Dubai World Championship, the Snag area has been a hive of activity with hundreds of children keen to get their hands on a club and try their hand at the game. With oversized clubs and soft, larger balls, Snag is a fun and interactive way to introduce children to the game of golf.

Shivas Nath of Evolution Golf, the company involved in bringing Snag to the UAE, said: "We've seen a fantastic response to the Snag area at the Dubai World Championship with hundreds of children of all ages coming through and enjoying Snag over the last two days .… we have barely had time to sit down!

"The oversized club — which is actually the exact same weight as a normal golf club — and the large ball mean children don't struggle to make club and ball contact. The ball is also soft, like a tennis ball, making the Snag area a safe environment for the kids to learn in too."

Nath added: "We've seen some promising talents come through over the past few days, that's for sure. Snag has been a tremendous success and hugely popular with the youngsters. We hope to have inspired some young golfers to take up the sport more regularly."