22 golf clubs in the country have signed the Women’s Golf Charter, affirming the community’s commitment to promoting the sport among women and girls in the region. The United Arab Emirates is the first country to have all golf clubs sign up to the policy. The agreement is in line with the principles of the Women’s Support Charter issued by the umbrella organization (R&A) for most golf clubs in the world.
The announcement of the signing of the charter was made during a meeting held at Jumeirah Real Estate in Dubai, attended by Jackie Davidson, Director of Golf Development at The Old Royal Club (R&A), and Neil Graham, Director of Development. (R&A) Middle East and India Regions and Dubai Port Tour representatives include Akram Shaikh, Emirates Golf Federation Director, state club representatives, several interested parties and local and foreign media.

1,300 companies in 75 countries
Emirates Golf Club joins a list of 1,300 companies in 75 countries to sign the charter, which was launched in 2018, and aims to foster industry-level commitment and a more inclusive culture within the sport of golf. World, help more women and girls advance and develop their potential at all levels. Strengthen the playing field, focus on gender balance, provide a unified position for the golf industry and support actions by national federations and organizations aimed at increasing the participation of women, girls and families in the game of golf. .

Charter Duties
Charter commitments made by golf clubs in the UAE include promoting the visibility of women and girls on websites and social media channels, providing training and education to staff and stakeholders, and promoting diversity and inclusion, and creating ways to encourage continued participation by women. From new girl academy members to club members the game. To enable women working in the golf industry to enjoy successful careers, establish quarterly reviews to assess the implementation of existing obligations between the Charter Champion and management.

Pioneer of the United Arab Emirates
Major General «M» Al-Tayyar Abdullah Al-Sayed Al-Hashemi, Vice President of the Emirates Golf Association, said: The UAE is the first in the world to register 22 golf clubs in the women’s category. Along with the Golf Charter, and promotion of women’s golf, the R&A said today’s celebration of women in golf is a wonderful example of the various initiatives it can offer to the UAE and the region. and the collaboration of all UAE golf clubs to promote women’s golf.

Hope for the future
“The Women in Golf Charter initiative has inspired the golf industry around a shared vision of golf and driven change,” R&A director of golf development Jackie Davidson said during the press conference. Countries, including the UAE, are chartering and promoting golf for women and girls, and we are already seeing the benefits of this in the number of golf participants around the world, and this is a responsibility that R&A and all signatories have to continue.

A key role for the United Arab Emirates
In turn, Neil Graham, R&A’s Director of Development, Middle East and India, added: The UAE has a great history of supporting the game of golf at the highest levels, including hosting professional and elite amateur tournaments for top golfers. in the world, but it is equally important to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy and enjoy golf, expressing its joy by signing up to 22 golf clubs in the Emirates, and making golf a welcoming and attractive sport for women. To participate and contribute, a participant in achieving greater success for sports in the country.