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Jumeirah College Overall Winner of the Inter-Schools League

(Dubai, UAE) – On March 7, 2016 the Inter-Schools League, also known as the Dubai Schools League, hosted the Grand Final for the 2015-2016 season. This event took place at the Troon Golf facility of Arabian Ranches Golf Club. The Overall Winner for the season was Jumeirah College. Golf Dubai and G/Fore who provided spectacular prizes for the leagues winners sponsored the Grand Final.

This 18-hole Stablefored Grand Final was a perfect test for the junior golfers to show off their skills gained throughout the season. Funded by the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) the Inter-Schools League is a model platform for junior golfers to learn and develop their game. The Inter-Schools League started in 2010 with only 8 players and two schools. Now the the league has over 60 different players representing 13 different schools.

With the help of dedicated teachers and essential volunteers, in the past 5 months National and expat junior golfers have competed in four events. The first three events took place at The Track, Meydan Golf Club, with the fourth and Grand Final event played at Arabian Ranches.

For the 2015-2016 season Jumeirah College was crowned Championship. Jumeirah College had a very strong season finishing in 1st Place in the first match, 2nd Place in the second match, and tied for 1st Place in the last two matches.