Little Amna lords over the greens at development programme

Amna Al Marzouqi was adjudged the ‘Most Improved Golfer' at a Junior Development Programme organised by the Emirates Golf Federation at the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club. The youngster fought off strong competition from over 30 girls from among 73 juniors who participated in the coaching programme held over eight weeks. The coaching sessions, held at different clubs, were part of the ambitious National Junior Programme which was launched last year to give young Emiratis an insight into the game with lessons on rules, etiquette and sportsmanship. "It was nice to see these youngsters respond to the classes with enthusiasm. And that's what mattered to us," said Saeed Al Budoor, general manager of the Emirates Golf Federation. "We are not expecting results overnight. We want the children to have fun while learning the basic of the game. At the same time we want them to have a feel for competition which is so important to improving their game. I would like to congratulate Amna for winning the award which, I am sure, will motivate others to work hard on their game. "We, at EGC, would also like to thank all the clubs for their support in promoting the game among national juniors. Such initiatives will go a long way in unearthing fresh talent for our junior teams," he added.