Al Ain, United Arab Emirates: A second season of the Golf Sixes League, Abu Dhabi has commenced at the Al Ain Equestrian Shooting and Golf Club in a continuing drive to encourage young people to play, enjoy, and remain in the sport.

Golf Sixes League is a development initiative originally introduced and supported by The R&A but now managed by the Emirates Golf Federation, which introduces young people to golf in a fun and inclusive environment, along with an added competitive element.

The format sees seven squads of 12 players, who rotate a team of six during each round, compete in a two-ball Texas scramble stroke play format across six holes. The best two scores of the three pairs will count toward the team score.

The League will take place on three dates from January to March, with team winners declared after each round and an overall champion decided at the Grand Final in April.

Teams from the Emirates Golf Federation, Yas Links Golf Club, Yas Acres Golf Club, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, and the Al Ain Equestrian Shooting and Golf Club took part in the first round on January 25. Making the most of home advantage, victory went to the hosts, Al Ain.

The second round will take place on February 22 at Yas Links Golf Club.