CMAE AND DUBAI HOST MDP WEEK

Fifty six delegates gathered at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club to attend MDPs Part 1, 2 and 3, all held concurrently during the same week in June.

CMAE Director of Education Michael McCormack said: “We were delighted to host the three MDP courses in the same week once again in Dubai. The quality of delegates and educators was fantastic and the experience gained by all attendees is invaluable. Our thanks go to Dubai Golf and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club for once again being such fantastic hosts.”

The busy week included an evening of networking and educational sessions, where six speakers from the USA, Middle East and Australia shared their perspectives on current trends in club culture.

The CMAE also took the opportunity to recognise recent delegates who had gained the Club Management Diploma (CMDip) and James Burns CCM, former President of CMAE, was presented with honorary life membership of the CMAE.

Christopher May CCM, CEO at Dubai Golf said: “Hosting three MDP courses in a week once again in Dubai has been a great experience for all the delegates who attended providing world class learning and development with amazing networking opportunities amongst over 50 attendees from around the world. Having great speakers and educators, including Jeffrey Kreaffle from Congressional Country Club and Ray Cronin from Club Benchmarking, elevated the whole week.

“We are grateful to the CMAE team who made this happen. We’ve now had over 250 MDP delegates progress their learning and experience in Dubai over the past seven years, and we look forward to hosting the courses once again in 2024!”

MDP Dubai was an open event with over 70 people attending. Besides great speakers from the US, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Australia, five people were also honoured on the Wednesday evening. Four CMDips and one Honorary Life Membership were given as follows: CMDip - Jack Bamford, GM Windlesham Golf Club (top left); CMDip - Nick Paris, Course Manager Royal Wimbledon GC (top middle); CMDip - Adam Dutson, Cluster Director Of Golf Emaar Hospitality Group (top right); CMDipIain Russell, Club Manager East Renfrewshire Golf Club (far left). Former CMAE President James Burns, CCM was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the CMAE (left).

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