40 August 2012 BTM happeningskidsteens Competitive Instincts When? August 1-November 10 | Event? Junior golf tournament | Venue? Royal Golf Club Get your kids down for a fun game of golf at one of the best Wee Monty Courses in town. The Royal Golf Club (RGC) is holding its first-ever evening golf league tournament for juniors. The Viva Juniors Saturday Series is a great platform for young golfers to brush up on their skills, meet new friends and enjoy the great outdoors. Held every Saturday at 7pm, the series is divided into under 12s, under 16s and under 21s age categories. The top two players in each age category are allocated points; at the end of the series, the players with the highest points in each category will win a smart phone. “We’ve actually been very impressed with the standard of golf from our younger members,” says Cormac Flanery from the club’s golf events team. We have had fantastic scores in every category and many members would be envious of the winning score each week.” Cormac explains that with each game played, the juniors are improving and also encouraging other kids to join in the sport. Tournaments are also a great way for kids who want to take their golfing to another level to become accustomed with playing competitively at a younger age. RGC aims to introduce the juniors to the rules and etiquette of the game and also give them the opportunity to test themselves against one another. “Sports are imperative for kids in their formative years. It helps them learn motor skills, become fit and promotes a healthy lifestyle in later life. I think golf in particular will teach kids important life skills such as honesty, courtesy, patience and self discipline,” adds Cormac, who has been with RGC for eight months and was previously teaching professionally at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club in Ireland. The sport has developed leaps and bounds in a relatively short time in the Kingdom; with three golf clubs in the country and more and more people taking up the game. “We have a high percentage of low handicap players at the club and this includes many Bahraini players. With a thriving junior membership the future of the game is looking bright,” says Cormac. The club is hosting a number of sporting events during Ramadan. For a day to enjoy with the entire family, ever Saturday is Wee Monty Family Day where kids can play for free. E Call 17 750-777. Keep your kids entertained this Ramadan with Seef Mall’s Fantasy Challenge campaign. The mall will be bringing kids a world of dragons, genies and powerpacked activities like monster wrestling, bungee jumping, archery and much more. To make sure the entire family gets to participate, a special raffle draw will be held. Spend as little as BD20 for a chance to play and win in the Crystal Dome where you can get yourself a brand new Chevrolet Tahoe. A Fantasy World
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