HRH Prince Moulay Rachid welcomes the 2007 junior golf season

Rabat-Morocco, November 7th, 2007 – His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid in the framework of implementation of the National Development of Junior Golf, officially opened this year golf season on November 7th, 2007.

This year junior golf season will be driven forward by opening the pathway through schools and academies that will focus primarily on developing golf for children in their areas.

The Dar Essalam Royal Golf Academy, the first of its kind launched by His Royal Highness in 2004 with the aim to help underprivileged children discover life’s lessons through golf, will open its gates on November 27th, 2007.

His Royal Highness underlined his commitment to develop opportunities for all children, who want to take part in the game and support for those who demonstrate talent and interest in developing their skills to the highest levels.

His Royal Highness has illustrated a notable interest in golf development and has launched various initiatives to stimulate and ensure sufficient opportunities in golf for all kids despite of their background.

The project of the National Development of Junior Golf, which seeks to support youth’s involvement and progress through increased access to the game of golf, was initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid and implemented by the creating the golf schools or academies throughout the Kingdom of Morocco.