News DeskDubai, UAE – Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is delighted to announce its partnership with The Els Club, aimed at creating exceptional opportunities for pupils to develop sporting excellence, explore potential career pathways, and experience the professional world of golf first-hand.
The collaboration extends beyond participation in sports. Through this partnership, pupils will benefit from a series of golf clinics hosted both at the school and on-site at The Els Club, delivered by CH3 Golf Professionals who bring a wealth of experience and expertise from the highest levels of the game.
Each academic term, The Els Club’s professionals will host at least one Talent Identification Morning at the school. Pupils demonstrating exceptional skill, and enthusiasm will be invited to join the Junior Development Programme, which will provide young golfers with structured coaching and the chance to train in a professional environment.
In addition, selected pupils will have the unique opportunity to undertake work experience placements at The Els Club, gaining valuable insights into careers across the sporting, hospitality, and leisure industries. The partnership will also feature a Pathway to Excellence Programme, developed jointly through the school’s Friday morning pupil sessions, designed to help pupils reach their full potential both on and off the course.
Highlighting the collaboration, Golf Tour Professionals from The Els Club will also visit the school each year to host a specialist golf clinic, offering pupils the rare chance to learn directly from athletes who have competed at elite levels.
Matthew Pearce, Principal of Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai commented: “We are delighted to be working with The Els Club in this exciting new partnership. This collaboration offers our pupils outstanding access to professional expertise, skill development, and career experiences. It aligns perfectly with our vision to provide holistic opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.”
Tom Rouke, General Manager at The Els Club, added: “We are thrilled to partner with RGS Guildford Dubai and share our passion for the game with the next generation. Our aim is to identify and nurture young talent, while also helping pupils appreciate the many personal and professional benefits that golf can offer. Whether they become future champions or simply develop a love for the sport, this initiative is about inspiring excellence at every level.”
This new partnership further enriches the school’s co-curricular programme and reflects its approach to developing confidence, balance and wellbeing through varied sporting and recreational experiences.
