The Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) was formed in 1996 and is the Governing Body for Amateur Golf in the United Arab Emirates and administers the USGA handicap system. Currently, the EGF represents over 7,000 members both directly through the EGF and also the 20 golf clubs throughout the country. The EGF is a non-profit making organisation charged with the responsibility for increasing awareness and participation in golf and actively conducts championships, junior development programs and trains and develops the National teams working closely with UAE clubs to help shape the future of golf in the UAE. The EGF is overseen by a Board of Directors under the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare and is affiliated to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, WAGC, Ladies Golf Union, the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the GCC Golf Committee and the Arab Golf Federation. The EGF sanction the four main professional tour events per year: Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai Ladies Masters, Dubai World Championship and Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
