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Golf for kids in Abu Dhabi

Three great ways to introduce golf to youngsters in Abu Dhabi

Golf for kids
• Kids aged five to 17 can learn at the Future Falcon Programme.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl, www.adgolfclub.com (02 558 8990) and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island, www.sbgolfclub.ae (02 557 8000).

• Kids can take an eight-week course – an hour a week – for Dhs625, plus a Dhs175 joining fee.
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, Al Mushrif, 19th Street, www.adcitygolf.com (02 445 9600).

• Junior sessions for kids five to 12 are held on Fridays at 9-10am for Dhs50, while free Tiny Tot sessions run noon-1.30pm on the event lawn on January 10 and 24 and February 7 and 21.
Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, www.yaslinks.com (02 810 7710).

Golf for women
• Golf in the garden is for women every Tuesday from 7.30-8.30am. It costs Dhs150, which includes a one-hour golf clinic with a coach, a match on the nine-hole course, buffet and vouchers for first, second and third place.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl, www.adgolfclub.com (02 558 8990).

• Women can take an eight-week group coaching programme on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30-11am (Dhs900) and Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm (Dhs800). There are six students to every instructor.
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Saadiyat Island, www.sbgolfclub.ae (02 557 8000).

• A family can have a 50-minute group lesson for Dhs350. A family of four can try the Par 3 course for Dhs200.
Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, www.yaslinks.com (02 810 7710). Thu-Sun 7.20am-6pm, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl, www.adgolfclub.com (02 558 8990). One-day ticket Dhs50, four-day pass Dhs150. Mums and kids go free on Thu. Ladies go free on Fri. Wear red on Sat and get in free. Visit www.abudhabigolfchampionship.com.