7 matches left as invitational enters final stretch

The 2011-2012 UAE Invitational Scratch Golf League, which began in November last year, is now coming to a fitting climax. Of the 24 original round robin matches involving 12 teams, seven matches remain, four in League A, two in League B and a dead rubber in League C. Leagues C and D have already confirmed winners — Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai, and Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, qualifying for the semi-finals where they will play each other. The other semi-final will be between the winners of League A and League B. Bob Driver, League co-ordinator, said: "This season's league is now taking shape. We congratulate our two qualifying clubs, Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai, and Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, and look forward to the results of the seven remaining fixtures to confirm the four semi-final teams. We thank all the clubs and team members for their enthusiasm." LEAGUE A 1. Emirates Golf Club (5½ points) 2. The Els Club, Dubai (5½) Remaining Fixtures: March 2: Emirates Golf Club v Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club; March 9: Emirates Golf Club v The Els Club, Dubai; March 17: Al Ain Shooting, Equestrian and Golf Club v Emirates Golf Club; March 24:- Al Ain Shooting, Equestrian and Golf Club v The Els Club, Dubai. LEAGUE B Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai (13 ½) 2. Sharjah Wanderers / Sharjah Golf And Shooting Club (9½) Remaining Fixtures: February 25: Tower Links / Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras al Khaimah v Arabian Ranches Golf Club; March 3: Sharjah Wanderers / Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club v Tower Links / Al Hamra Golf Club - Ras Al Khaimah LEAGUE C Al Badia Golf Club , Dubai (Qualify for the semi-finals) 12 ½ points Al Ghazal, Abu Dhabi 11 ½ Remaining Fixture: March 3: The Address Montgomerie, Dubai v Al Badia.