For the fourth consecutive years, Emirates Airline is sponsoring the Malta Golf Association (MGA) Shield. The competition, which is one of the highlights in the Royal Malta Golf Club’s (RMGC) calendar of events, will take place between 7 and 10 October and is hosted at the RMGC.

The MGA Shield is open to RMGC Members holding a valid golf handicap. The tournament will be based on a two-day aggregate medal stroke-play.

The Ladies tournament will be held on Thursday 7 October whilst the Men’s Tournament will take place on Saturday 9 October. The final day of the tournament will be played on Sunday 10th October. The prize presentation will be held during lunch following the last round of the competition.

William Beck, MGA President, said: “The MGA Shield is becoming part of the story and tradition of golf in Malta. On behalf of MGA Executive Council I thank the RMGC chairman, captain, club committees, our sponsors, in particular Emirates, and all those who forward a helping hand to ensure a successful competition.”

The overall best net aggregate score from a lady player and from a gentleman player will each receive a return ticket for two persons to Cyprus on Emirates Airline and a memento trophy. An additional nine consolation prizes will be awarded.

Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates Manager for Malta and Cyprus, said: “Our sponsorship of the MGA Shield is a great source of satisfaction for us, at Emirates, and represents another successful stage in which our commitment will contribute to the promotion and development of golf in Malta.”