The Oman Golf Association (OGA) recently received support from The R&A to introduce golf into local schools through The R&A Unleash Your Drive in Schools Programme. This six-part beginner program aims to teach primary school students the basics of golf while also helping to develop key life skills and mental resilience. The program, created in collaboration with the Golf Foundation, has already been successful in Great Britain and Ireland and is now being introduced in the Middle East, including Oman.
Neal Graham, The R&A Development Manager for the Middle East and India, expressed his excitement about bringing the program to Oman and the potential impact it could have on the country’s youth. His Highness Sayyid Azzan bin Kais Tarik Al Said, Chairman of the OGA, also showed gratitude towards The R&A for providing the necessary equipment and knowledge to start the program in Oman. By introducing golf to a younger audience, the OGA hopes to promote physical health and well-being among Oman’s youth.
The R&A Unleash Your Drive in Schools Programme aims to make golf more accessible and appealing to a wider audience. By incorporating fun games and challenges into the classes, students are encouraged to learn the sport in an engaging and interactive way. The program also includes nine mental resilience tools that not only help master the game of golf but also develop essential life skills that can benefit students in the long run.
Golf has the potential to positively impact both physical and mental well-being, making it an ideal sport to introduce to young people. By starting the program in schools, the OGA hopes to uncover the next generation of talented golfers in Oman. With the support of The R&A and the Golf Foundation, the OGA is confident that Unleash Your Drive will play a significant role in shaping the minds and bodies of Oman’s youth. The program has been successful in other countries and now it’s time to bring its benefits to the Sultanate.
The collaboration between The R&A, the OGA, and the Golf Foundation highlights the importance of introducing sports like golf to young people. By providing the necessary equipment and expertise, the program seeks to create a positive impact on the physical and mental well-being of Oman’s youth. With the support of His Highness Sayyid Azzan bin Kais Tarik Al Said and other key stakeholders, the OGA is committed to making golf more accessible and engaging for students in Oman. The introduction of Unleash Your Drive in schools marks the beginning of a new chapter for golf in the Sultanate.
In conclusion, the introduction of The R&A Unleash Your Drive in Schools Programme in Oman is a significant step towards growing the game of golf in the country. With the support of key partners and stakeholders, the OGA is confident that the program will have a positive impact on Oman’s youth by promoting physical health and developing essential life skills. By making golf more accessible and appealing to a wider audience, the OGA hopes to uncover the next generation of talented golfers in the Sultanate. The success of the program in other countries gives hope that it will also thrive in Oman, helping to shape the minds and bodies of the country’s youth for years to come.
