The Ultimate Golf Challenge (UGC) is back in the UAE, opening registration for ‘The Player’s Auction’ for Season 3, promising a thrilling year of power, precision, and prestige.
As a groundbreaking golf event in the UAE, the UGC has become a key event in the region’s social golfing calendar.
Season 3 Highlights:
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160 players, an increase from 140 in 2025, will form 10 teams with 16 players each.
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Four thrilling rounds at iconic UAE golf courses:
• Saadiyat Island Golf Club (5 Feb 2026) – Gary Player’s coastal masterpiece.
• Jumeirah Golf Estates – Earth Course (26 Feb 2026) – Greg Norman’s renowned DP World Tour location.
• Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (2 Apr 2026) – A centerpiece of Dubai’s golfing legacy.
• Emirates Golf Club – Faldo Course (7 May 2026) – Sir Nick Faldo’s floodlit challenge under the stars.
After four rounds, one champion will emerge.
UGC Commissioner Kunal Seth remarked, “We’re delighted by the interest this season, with many familiar faces returning and new participants joining.
This blend of experience and fresh energy is what sets this tournament apart. We aim to build one of our most competitive fields yet by the Players Auction,” Seth added.
Key Dates & Details:
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The Players Auction: 5 December 2025 – Team principals and mentors will bid to secure their players.
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8 players will be secured through the auction.
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8 players will be retained from the previous season.
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Registration closes: 1 December 2025.
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Entry fee: AED 450.
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Eligibility: Must have a valid EGF handicap, be a UAE resident for at least six months, and be available for at least one tournament day.
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Players not selected will receive a full refund.
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Handicap Categories:
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Low Handicap
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Mid Handicap
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High Handicap
• Each team must bid for two players in each category, ensuring balanced skill, strategy, and teamwork.
Prizes & Recognition:
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Top 3 Teams – Celebrating the champions who excel.
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Outstanding Individuals – Honoring standout performers from the top 3 teams.
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Daily Brilliance Awards – Recognizing the Best Performance of the Day in each round.
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Best Lady Golfer – Celebrating excellence, style, and skill on the course.
Registration: business.mamopay.com/pay/ultimategolf-9fclc5
Operated by Action Creative Communications FZ LLC, the UGC continues to combine sport and sophistication, maintaining its reputation as one of the UAE’s most anticipated amateur golf events.
Ultimate Golf Challenge – The Teams
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Alpha Ninjas
• Owners: Manu Jeswani & Sanjay Advani
• Mentor: Kabir Luthra -
Desert Knights
• Owners: Marwan Hadi & Shames Al Hashemi
• Mentor: Tariq Chaudhry -
Meteora Magicians
• Owners: Praveen Sharma & Vikas Sachar
• Mentor: Saravjeet Talwar -
The Brain & Performance Center
• Owners: Dr. Craig Cook & Gwillym Poole
• Mentor: Darryl Cox -
Shershaah Eagles
• Owners: Ajay Shah & Harry Gandhi
• Mentor: Vipen Sethi -
Sultans of Swing
• Owners: Sanjay Pahwa & Amol Awasthi
• Mentor: Vijay Devnani -
The A Team
• Owners: Ayesha Chopra & Aman Chopra
• Mentor: Badru Hilal -
Three Comma Masters
• Owner: Anmol Budhraja
• Mentor: Veneet Mohan -
Tristar Gladiators
• Owners: Mukesh Kochhar & Eugene Mayne
• Mentor: Devanand Kurup -
Noble Legacy Masters
• Captains: Saket Kanoi & Achal Ghai
• Mentor: Maneesh Dungarwal
