Premium golf practice and tuition since 2007
Open since September 2007; the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club Academy has a 300m fully grassed driving range, 6425 meter squared world class short game area and a 1095 meter squared undulating putting green. This completely floodlit facility allows golfers to practice or learn all aspects of the game day and night. The grassed bays are rotated daily to ensure perfectly fresh conditions on every visit.
Tuition packages which cater for novices, experienced and elite golfers are available to the public and club members. These classes are conducted by fully qualified PGA professionals.
Operating Hours & Rates
The Academy range balls are served from 6.30 am. Last pyramid of (55) balls served at 8.30 pm and close at 9.00 pm.
Academy Rates
| RANGE BALL | GUEST | EGF & PREFERENTIAL | JUNIOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Balls | 55 AED | 40 AED | 35 AED |
| Unlimited Balls (2 hours) | 100 AED | 85 AED | 75 AED |
| 1 Day Usage | 150 AED | 120 AED | 110 AED |
Rental
| RENTAL | ACADEMY | 9 HOLES | 18 HOLES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Cart per seat | N/A | 40 AED | 80 AED |
| Golf Trolley | N/A | 20 AED | 40 AED |
| Rental Set | 75 AED | 150 AED | 200 AED |
| Single Rental Club | 35 AED | 35 AED | 35 AED |
Academy Rules
- Members and guests are requested to register at the Golf Reservations desk prior to commencement of practice.
- No rental clubs will be issued to juniors under 18 years of age (members and guests) unless they have taken up golf tuition.
- Sets of clubs and single rental clubs may be shared on the Academy.
- Hitting of golf balls outside the practice range is prohibited.
- Chipping and pitching is not allowed on the practice putting green. Kindly use short game area.
- Golf carts shall be operated according to the following procedure:-
- No private golf carts may be operated at the club.
- Carts are not allowed on the academy
- Ball collecting cart is the only cart allowed on the driving range.
- Litter is not to be left on the academy. Litter baskets are located next to the water coolers.
- SGSC Range Balls are not to taken from the Academy area. Doing so will be considered theft.
- Attire for the golf course and academy is as follows:-
- Men’s
- Trousers or tailored shorts that reach the knee.
- Shirts must be worn at all times and must have sleeves and collars.
- No football shirts/shorts or cut-off jeans will be allowed on the Golf Course or the Academy.
- Women’s
- Dresses, shirts and blouses, slacks, culottes or shorts.
- No halter tops or cut-off jeans will be allowed on the Golf Course or the Academy.
- Bathing suits or trunks are not permitted on the Course or the Academy.
- Shoes
- Golf shoes (with soft spikes) and trainers only are allowed on the golf course
- Golf shoes (with soft spikes) or trainers are only permitted on the Academy
- Men’s
- Short game area ground rules:
- Collect range balls from the Golf Operations staff, unless using your own balls.
- Only chip or pitch onto the green from the designated short game area.
- Be aware of other facility users when chipping or pitching onto the green.
- Please rake the bunkers after use.
- Do not use any clubs to chip or pick up balls from the green.
- No putting is allowed.
- Use of the short game area is entirely at your own risk and Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club will not be held responsible for any injury or accident.
Sam Mclaren
Director of Golf & PGA Teaching Professional
Bishnu Sharma
SGSC Teaching Professional
Playing Certificate
A player must obtain a playing certificate (PC) which proves he/she is of sufficient playing standard and has a basic understanding of the games rules and etiquette. Once achieved the pupil is permitted play on the course unsupervised. He/she must also demonstrate a certain playing standard and pace of play. Playing certificates can only be authorized by a PGA Qualified Professional.
Playing Standard
Gentlemen must complete 3 holes in 9 over par or better. Ladies must complete 3 holes in 12 over par or better. This must be achieved within a set period of time.
Know Your Etiquette
A player must:
Demonstrate knowledge of pace of play and the procedure of allowing quicker players to play through
Show courtesy to other golfer
Understand the importance of repairing pitch marks, replacing divots and raking bunker
Marking your ball and the order of play
Rules of Golf
A player must have a clear understanding of:
Basic rules of golf
Teeing ground
Correct procedures for out of bounds
Water hazards
Lateral water hazards
Lost ball
Unplayable ball
Ready to play?
A 9-hole championship course that welcomes beginners and challenges experienced players.