Editor: Jacqui Barry barrydxb@eim.ae
FEBRUARY
2016
ISSUE 56
Editorial
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Emirates Golf Club Senior Management
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t’s Desert Classic time!! Welcome to all players - it’s great to see you all back at Emirates Golf Club. It will be a great week for all concerned, players, members and spectators as we watch the professionals play the course…as it should be played!
Welcome back also to all past members who will be here for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic week, including Past Captains, Joan and Rai Legnar, Paul Thornberry, Mick Brett, Dick Purchase and Angela and Bob Connor (who is here in his official capacity as starter for the event). The Abu Dhabi Championship was exciting to the end; Rickie Fowler produced two moments of magic to hold off late charges from Thomas Pieters, Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson to win his second European Tour title at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. “This was a big one. Last year having a multiple-win season, to come back and work on getting back in the winner’s circle after a successful season and keep moving forward. This is a great start.“ Rickie Fowler “You don’t need me to tell you what an incredibly talented young player Rickie Fowler is and he’s one of a bunch of young guys who are great role models for our game...” Ernie Els Our course is looking superb thanks to all the hard work of the Golf Course Maintenance team. Well done to you all.
Christopher May
Andrew Whitelaw
Chief Executive Officer cmay@dubaigolf.com
General Manager awhitelaw@dubaigolf.com
Craig Haldane
Chef Nicholas Cuomo
Director - Golf Course Maintenance chaldane@dubaigolf.com
Barney Coleman
Director of Golf bcoleman@dubaigolf.com
Executive Chef ncuomo@dubaigolf.com
Andy Meech
Head of Sport and Leisure ameech@dubaigolf.com
Enjoy Desert Classic week everyone!
Ganesh Mangathil
Dubai Golf Publishing Manager gmangathil@dubaigolf.com
Martin Drugan
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Food and Beverage Manager mdrugan@dubaigolf.com
Financial Controller mahamed@dubaigolf.com
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Head Academy Professional sdeane@dubaigolf.com
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t is that time of the year when the golfing world descends on Dubai and more importantly our beloved Emirates Golf Club.
Regardless of who wins the Omega Dubai Desert Classic this year, we already have a winner in Emirates Golf Club, Dubai and the UAE. This month we are including a new tournament “The Midnight Madness” in our calendar which is a 27-hole
event. It will be played on our floodlit Faldo course from midnight until sunrise which is a novelty that not many other golf courses can offer. It will be fun and different so come and join in. Let me finish by wishing everyone a great Omega Dubai Desert Classic and I look forward to seeing all of you during the event.
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As I write this message the initial feedback from the professional golfers has been extremely positive. They have said that the Majlis is in the best shape they have ever seen before and they have been rating it as one of the best if not the best condition of play anywhere in the world.
Obviously I would like to thank Craig Haldane our Director of Golf Course Maintenance and his dedicated team for making us proud.
Walid Al Attar Club Captain 2015-2016
COMPETITION RESULTS OMA Emirates Monthly Medal
Emirates AMATEUR OPEN Thursday 14th and Friday 15th January 2016
Friday 8th January 2016 A DIVISION (HCP. 0-10) WINNER Gokul Mani RUNNER UP Kush Sama THIRD David Waite BEST GROSS Ewan Cameron B DIVISION (HCP. 11-20) WINNER Westley Burke RUNNER UP Mike Butler THIRD Ivan Fornazaric C DIVISION (HCP. 21-28) WINNER Raj Janardhan
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Pictured L-R: Christopher D’Abreo, Senior Manager Rivoli Group on behalf of Omega. Michael Harradine, winner. Tom Luig, RAK Challenge Event promoter from GGA. Walid Al Attar, Club Captain Emirates Golf Club
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D-1 D-2 TOTAL CHAMPION Michael Harradine (EGC) 71 + 66 137 RUNNER-UP Bayhaan Lakdawala (DCGYC) 70 + 71 141 THIRD Rayhan Thomas (DCGYC) 77 + 70 147 FOURTH Christofer Rahm (JGE) 75 + 73 148 NET OVERALL OVER 36 HOLES BEST NET Steven Kelbrick (JGE) 75 + 72 147 SECOND NET Mark Burrell (LHIA) 73 + 74 147 THIRD NET Moon Won Jo (AAGC) 75 + 75 150 DAILY GROSS BEST GROSS DAY 1 Lewis Pearce (AWGC) 70 BEST GROSS DAY 2 Aarkesh Bhatia (DCGYC) 74 DAILY NET BEST NET DAY 1 Connor Michael Forbes (EGC) 71 BEST NET DAY 2 Brian Knowles (EGC) 73
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in’s Lady Capta Message
e are now just over half way through the golfing season (I know it’s a cliche but really, where does the time go?). I hope that you are all making the most of the fabulous cooler weather and getting out onto the course as much as possible. I was out playing on the Par 3 course last night, something I don’t do often enough really, and it got me thinking about how lucky we are to have so many great opportunities to play such varied golf at the Club, with choices between the Majlis, the Faldo (day and night) and the Par 3 course too. Besides being great practice for the short game, it is also very quick to play a round on the Par 3 and a lovely way to spend an evening midweek. It was wonderful to see a great turnout of 47 ladies for the Monthly Medal in January. It seems that everyone is very keen to collect points to qualify for the
Curtisy Cup which takes place in April. For those of you who don’t know, this is a 36-hole Ryder Cup style tournament between the ladies representing teams for Europe and Rest of the World, and it is one of the most popular events on the calendar. Qualifying points are awarded according to net scores posted when playing a Medal event. If you haven’t yet played in any it’s not too late to start accumulating points with the next Medal scheduled for Monday 15th February. Thanks to all the ladies who took part in the Nations Cup last week - 25 teams in total representing a wide selection of countries. It always looks so impressive seeing all the different colourful national flags streaming out behind the golf buggies around the course. This has to be one of my favourite tournaments celebrating the diversity and friendship of our ladies’ section. Well done to
Sweden (represented by Ingrid & Cecilia) for claiming the trophy. February is the shortest month of the year, made even shorter with course closures for the Desert Classic, but there are plenty of events packed into the month. Besides the Medal we have the Camel Trophy, the Ladies’ Club Championship, the next round of the Inter Club Competition and the ladies’ golfing trip to Oman to look forward to. Of course we have the Omega Desert Classic too - with the Majlis in top condition this is sure to be a great event. I look forward to seeing you, whether you are watching the golf, playing, or just enjoying time in the Clubhouse. Happy golfing, Helen Srivastava Lady Captain 2015-2016
LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS
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Ladies MODIFIED STABLEFORD COMPETITION
Ladies TWO PLAYER TEAM CHALLENGE
Monday 4th January 2016
Monday 18th January 2016
Overall Winner Antonia Ludvigson SILVER DIVISION (HCP. 0 – 18) Winner Jenny Ayres Runner up Sue Hopwood BRONZE DIVISION (HCP. 19 –42) Winner Mieke Slotboom Runner up Helen Srivastava
40 points 37 points 36 points 40 points 36 points
WINNERS Jenny Ayres, Catherine Convery RUNNERS UP Viv Caley, Kiyono Taniuchi THIRD Carolyn Thompson, Margaret Breen
Nations Cup Monday 25th January 2016
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ongratulations to Team Sweden represented by Cecilia Fransson and Ingrid Sjodoff who came out on top in the 2016 Ladies Nations Cup with a fantastic score of 51 points. The runnersup were Fiona Munro and Antonia Ludvigson representing Switzerland with 47 points. In third place, after a card count back, was team India represented by Anvita Kapoor and Rajni Sud who scored 45 points!
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he ladies took to the Majlis course on 11th January to compete in the first Medal of 2016 which was supported by Big Brands Dubai. The lowest score of the day was a net 70 which was shared by Rekha Bhandopadhyay, Lynne Dickinson and Thea Hendrickx with all ladies picking up prizes in their respective divisions. In Silver A Division (handicaps 0-14) Rekha Bhandopadhyay claimed the top spot by four strokes thanks to her two under par net 70. The runner-up was Fiona Berry with a net 74. In Silver B Division, two ladies were tied on net 70 but it was Lynne Dickinson who came out on top after a card count back. Thea Hendrickx was the runner-up, also with a net 70. Consistent performer Kiyono Taniuchi was the winner of Bronze Division (handicaps 24-42) with a net 75. The lowest gross score of the day was awarded to Jayshree Gupta with a gross 84. Each Monthly Medal the ladies are entered into a raffle, courtesy of sponsors Big Brands, and this month’s lucky winner was Noemy Bertoul.
MIXED COMPETITION RESULTS
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PRO S TROPHY
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ongratulations to the team of Andrew Whitelaw, Achal Ghai, Gurinderjit Singh and Kush Sama who took top place in last month’s Members’ Pro-Am with a superb score of -13. Ashley Dekonski and Jack Woods took nearest the pin prizes on holes 7 and 4 respectively. Fran Cole was the winner of the longest drive on hole 12. Congratulations to all winners and thanks to everyone who came along to make it a great event!
SILVER A DIVISION (handicaps 0 – 14) Winner Rekha Bandopadhyay Runner-up Fiona Berry Overall Best Gross Jayshree Gupta SILVER B DIVISION (handicaps 15 – 23) Winner Lynne Dickinson Runner Up Thea Hendrickx BRONZE DIVISION (handicaps 24 – 42 Winner Kiyono Taniuchi Raffle Winner Noemy Bertuol
Net 70 Net 74 Gross 84 Net 70 Net 70 Net 75
Competition Results
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Big Brands LADIES MONTHLY MEDAL
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6 SPOTLIGHT ON
OWEN CLARKE
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i, my name is Owen Clarke. I am 14 years old and I am in Year 10 at JESS Arabian Ranches. I was born in Dubai and picked up my first golf club at the age of two; it was only a plastic set but I loved trying to hit the ball with them. My dad, who is a keen golfer, took me to Nad Al Sheba driving range with a couple of training clubs when I was four years of age and I have loved playing golf since then. I joined Emirates Golf Club Academy and had my first lesson when I was eight, moving up through the different levels until I finally reached the Elite Juniors in September last year. I became an EGF member in January 2013 with a starting handicap of 28; my current handicap is 7 and by the end of the year my personal target is to get down to 3. I practice my long and short game and play either 9 or 18 holes most days after school. The Elite group with Steve is a great experience which teaches me techniques and drills to improve my game and gives me the chance to
compete against other kids with lower handicaps than me. This year I have been competing in the Junior Opens around the UAE, playing against amazing local talent, which I am really enjoying. In 2014 I was invited to join the school golf team; it was an opportunity to play against kids from lots of schools in Dubai and JESS went on to win the Order of Merit. I have been made ViceCaptain for the team this year and we hope to continue our successful winning streak. According to Steve, my strengths in golf are my ability to hit the ball a long way and roll the ball purely on the green. I also have a good work ethic and the desire to keep improving. My weakness is to neutralise my ball flight and try to develop the ability to shape the ball left to right alongside my natural draw.
I dream of becoming a golf professional as there can’t be anything better than getting paid to do something you love but I know that I have to work extremely hard and commit a lot of time to practising to reach this.
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Academy
Pro’s Tip of the Month
Wedge to Win We are all aware that from 100 yards is crucial in golf to help lower our scores. Try out these three simple steps to improve your strike, control and spin.
Weight Distribution
- all good wedge players will use the front leg to position 60/70% of their body weight on during the swing try to keep your weight on the leading leg to ensure that your body is not swaying from side to side. This will help with overall stability and the down strike on the ball for good contact and spin.
Hands In Close
Dubai Golf Par 3 Series 19TH JANUARY 2016
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mirates Golf Club hosted the fourth event of this season’s Dubai Golf Par 3 Series on Thursday 14th January, played over the Par 3 course. This year the Par 3 events are open events to all juniors in the UAE. This was the first event at the Emirates Golf Academy to have a representation from Emirati participants and there are exciting times ahead for all involved in the series. With a quite magnificent 21, 6 under par young Rauiri Cooper claimed top honours on the day. It was fantastic to see not one, but two holes-in-one from Arianna Agarwal and Tristan Thorpe!
– this shot is all about feel and control so get your hands nice and close to your legs as this will encourage the shaft to work on the vertical plane and improve your connection with your hands working in time with your body for better results. Many players I see stand with the club and ball at full reach and this is the cause of poor striking and feel.
Finish In Style
– a 3/4 swing, both on the back swing and follow through will help you with your distance control and the over contact. Try to finish with a shortened follow through with the hands sitting in line with the left shoulder this will help ensure that your chest is the operator turning through and not just throwing your hands at the ball. Keep these in mind the next time you have a wedge into the green and watch it go close!!
Incorrect - hands too far away from body
8 Club News
IP Global
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P Global would like to congratulate Amr Salem on winning last month’s Golf GameBook’s competition at Emirates Golf Club. The prize was a personalised set of Taylormade irons kindly provided by ProSports. IP Global are active supporters of golf in the Middle East, from grass roots all the way up to proudly sponsoring the UAE PGA for the past six years. Their latest investment into the local game is helping to bring Golf GameBook, the sports newest live scoring system taking the world by storm – to Emirates Golf Club. You may have already used this during you last round of golf. Don’t forget to drop your business card at the Golf GameBook console in the main Clubhouse (opposite Spike Bar) to be in with a chance of winning next month’s draw for another set of irons! Left to right Nathan Fisher - Taylormade Sales Manager Richard Bradstock - IP Global, Head of GCC Amr Salem – Cisco, Global Managing Director Chris May – Dubai Golf, CEO
Download the Dubai Golf Mobile App for free Stay connected and download the official Dubai Golf mobile app for free. Book a round of golf on one of our championship courses or dine in one of our favourite restaurants for a chance to win a host of exciting monthly prizes. The Dubai Golf mobile app allows users to stay connected by: Book tee times on all Dubai Golf courses Manage your player profile page View course guides and videos Make payments online protected by a secure channel Reserve a table at Dubai Golf restaurants Connect with Dubai Golf on social media Now available for download at:
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9 Club News
Dubai-based Rayhan Thomas claims 2016 Qatar Open Article courtesy of Joy Chakravarty, Sport 360
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ubai-based Rayhan Thomas showcased the remarkable strides his game has made in recent times when he won the 2016 Qatar Open on Saturday and clinched a dream spot in this year’s Commercialbank Qatar Masters. Keep on winning: Rayhan Thomas. Dubai-based Rayhan Thomas showcased the remarkable strides his game has made in recent times when he won the 2016 Qatar Open on Saturday and clinched a dream spot in this year’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. The 16-year-old, who is the number one amateur in the UAE having won the Emirates Golf Federation Order of Merit last season, defeated Dutchman Pierre Verlaar Jr in sensational fashion at Doha Golf Club yesterday. Thomas first forced a play-off with a birdie on the par-5 closing hole of the Peter Harradine-designed golf course, which is the host venue of the Qatar Masters, and then birdied it again in the first extra hole. Earlier both players could not be separated after three rounds and were
tied at the top on three-over par 219, having started the day tied for the lead at one-over par. Both shot rounds of two-over par 74 each to be one better than England’s Charlie Strickland (220), and two better than proven amateurs of the region – Doha-based Slovakian Jakub Hrinda and Saudi Arabian Othman Al Mulla. A delighted Thomas told Sport360: “I am over the moon. It has not sunk in yet, but this is definitely the best win of my career, especially considering the prize that was on the offer. “I am going to earn a lot of WAGR (World Amateur Golf Ranking) points, but that is beside the point. This gives me my first chance to play with the established stars of the game in a big European Tour event. I am really excited about that,” added the Indian who is ranked 1,468th among the amateurs in the world. Thomas showed a lot of character to extricate himself from a sticky situation towards the end of the final round. Verlaar Jnr had taken a three-shot lead with two holes to play and looked set to claim the 30th edition of the Qatar Open.
That was after Thomas three-putted for a double bogey on the par-4 15th hole, and then failed to reduce the gap on the driveable par-4 16th hole, where he found the green with his tee shot and yet finished with a par after a second successive three-putt. But the pressure got to Verlaar Jnr on the 17th and he made a double bogey on the testing par-3 hole, before Thomas smashed a three-wood second shot from 260 yards on the 18th to 25 feet and calmly two-putted for a birdie to tie with his rival. SCORES (After third round, par-72 course) 219 Rayhan Thomas (IND) 73–72–74, Pierre Verlaar Jr (NDL) 71–74–74 220 Charlie Strickland (UK) 72–76–72 221 Jakub Hrinda (SLO) 73–75–73, Othman Al Mulla (KSA) 74–72–75 222 Jacob Jorgensen (DEN) 72–77–73 225 Thomas Strandemo (USA) 77– 74–74, Ali Saleh Al Kaabi (QAT) 77–74–74, Issa Abou El Ela (EGY) 77–73–75 226 Jan Szmidt (POL) 76–76–74 227 Ali Al-Shahrani (QAT) 75–78–74, Alfredo Curbishley (UK) 72–75–80
Rory McIlroy out on the Majlis course ahead of his title defence this week Photo credit: European Tour
Photo Credit: Akhil Menon
Rory McIlroy 2015 Winner
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nce again its that time of year where the world’s best golfers assemble at the Majlis course for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. This year looks to be exciting as ever as defending Champion Rory McIlroy returns to defend the title he won in great style last year. A host of other great players and past champions will be on show including Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia, Graeme McDowell and Stephen Gallacher. The course as always is in tremendous condition and we look forward to seeing how the best in the world handle some of the changes we made last summer. DATES Practice days - Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd February, 7am to 3pm Pro-Am, Majlis Course - Wednesday 3rd February Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Majlis Course - Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th February Star Clinics on Majlis Range - Thursday 4th and Friday 5th February, 5.15pm COURSE/RANGE CLOSURE Majlis Course - closed from 1pm on Saturday 23rd January, re-opening Monday 8th February Faldo Course - closed from Monday 1st February, re-opening Monday 8th February Majlis Range - closed from Sunday 24th January, re-opening Monday 8th February Faldo Range - closed from Monday 1st February, re-opening Monday 8th February Par 3 Course - closed from Monday 1st February, re-opening Monday 8th February
MEMBERS’ TICKETS Emirates Golf Club members will be entitled to complimentary tickets based on your membership category. These are now available at Membership Services and can be collected from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Please note that tickets will only be issued to members whose 2016 fees have been settled. MEMBERS’ GUEST TICKETS Fully paid up Emirates Golf Club members will be entitled to purchase two guest tickets per membership at 50% of the retail ‘public’ price, for the tournament. Tickets are priced at AED 175 for a day pass and AED 675 for a season pass. These are now available for direct purchase at the main reception between 9.00am and 5.00pm. MEMBERS’ WRISTBANDING Access to the Clubhouse for the tournament will be controlled with wristbands. All members and their guests will be required to report to the refreshment hut near the main putting green with their tickets to be wristbanded. By doing this, we are better able to control access to the Clubhouse and ensure that the members enjoy the atmosphere in the Club. EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS’ AREA After the popularity of this area in the past few years we have once again secured the use of the top floor of the hospitality chalet behind the 16th green exclusively for the use of our members. We hope you can join
us there to enjoy the action as it unfolds and take part in some of our member activities. Due to the size limitations of the chalet, access is limited and numbers will be monitored on a one in, one out basis ensuring that we can give as many members access as possible. The chalet will be open from 10.00am everyday from Thursday 4th February to Sunday 7th February. Access to the Clubhouse and the chalet will be with two different wristbands, these can be collected from the members’ wristbanding station located in the refreshment station next to the main putting green, and this will be clearly signposted. Please note due to the restriction on numbers, members may not bring guests to the chalet. VOLUNTEERS Thank you to those members who have volunteered their services for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2016. Once again, we will be requesting lockers from some members in the men’s locker room and will be advising those people shortly. If your locker is requested, we would be grateful if you could arrange for it to be cleared by Friday 29th January, you will however have access to and use of the locker rooms until Sunday 31st January,
WHAT’S ON IN THE CLUB AND WHEN Rosé Chic Friday Brunch at Le Classique Every Friday, between 12.30 and 3.30pm, enjoy an afternoon of traditional French fare with live musician and DJ. Stay on after brunch and keep the vibe going with Happy Hour between 3.30pm to 5.30pm Ladies are invited to enjoy special offer with unlimited food, pink beverages and selected house beverages and grape for just AED 290*. Unlimited food for AED 195 per member, AED 215 members guest or AED 235 for guest Unlimited food and selected grape for AED 335 per member, AED 385 member’s guest or AED 405 per guest Unlimited food, selected house beverages and grape for AED 395 per member, AED 415 member’s guest or AED 435 per guest
Gourmet Tuesday Featuring an à la carte menu of Chef Remi’s top ten dishes for your main course selection, along with a delicious starter and dessert buffet, Le Classique’s Gourmet Dinner takes place every Tuesday from 7pm to 10.30pm. Enjoy a dozen varieties of reds and whites to complement your meal. Price A la carte buffet with soft beverages for AED 195 per member, AED 225 per member’s guest and AED 245 per guest A la carte buffet and your choice of reds and whites and house beverages for AED 355* per member, AED 385* per member’s guest and AED 415* per guest *Upgrade to the premium bubbly package for an additional AED 135 per person
*Members discount does not apply
Saturday Simply Eat French Le Classique invites you to dress down on Saturdays, between 12 noon and 3pm. Enjoy a different four course menu each week with traditional dishes and flavours from France’s most popular regions. Try Chef Remi’s grape of the day which will compliment your meal perfectly. Price AED 175 per person for a four course menu *Members discount applies To make a reservation at Le Classique, please call +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com
Business Lunch Le Classique is open for lunch allowing you to enjoy our classical French cuisine during the day. The award winning restaurant provides the perfect setting to impress your clients and colleagues with a special menu updated weekly with seasonal produce. Available Sunday, Tuesday to Thursday from 12 noon to 3pm (last order at 2.30pm). Price Two courses with unlimited soft drinks, water and juices for only AED 105 per person Three courses with unlimited soft drinks, water, juices and a glass of house wine* at AED 135 per person
M’s Spike Bar Pink Tuesdays
Monday Quiz Night
Ladies are invited to come and unwind on the Spike Bar terrace on Tuesdays! Indulge in a sumptuous buffet whilst listening to the lounge beats in a relaxing atmosphere, all for just AED 195 inclusive of a welcome drink, unlimited buffet and selected grape. In addition, enjoy 2 for 1 on pink cocktails all evening.
Our Monday Quiz Night is one of the longest running in Dubai, hosted by our resident quiz master Phil Richardson. Every Monday from 8pm, test your knowledge with an array of categories as well as a bonus round.
Daily Lunch Buffet Enjoy the international buffet with live carvery station and cheese counter for just AED 115. Spike Bar lunch buffet is available daily from 11.30am - 3.30pm.
Weekday Happy Hours
Carvery Madness
Visit Spike Bar from Sunday to Thursday between 4pm and 7pm to take advantage of our Happy Hour offers. Choose from a selection of hops, grape and house beverages to get your evening off to a good start!
Come and enjoy the carvery selection every Sunday at Spike Bar from 5.30pm to 10.30pm. Enjoy our carvery selection of different meats inclusive of free flowing selected grape for just AED 195.
Louisiana BBQ Night Indulge in our Southern style BBQ at Spike Bar every Thursday from 7pm to 10:30pm. Choose your favourites from a selection of beef, chicken, lamb or seafood cooked to your liking, along with a welcome cocktail, a range of delicious accompaniments and our live band for AED 140 per person.
Price Enjoy our delicious Spike Bar buffet for just AED 125 per person or AED 300 per person inclusive of selected beverages, available between 8pm and 10.30pm.
Friday Pizza Night
Friday Family Brunch
Come and enjoy our unlimited pizza night at M’s restaurant every Friday from 6:30pm to 10pm. Our delicious homemade pizzas are cooked in the M’s pizza oven, using the finest organic flour and are oven fired for a delicious thin and crispy base.
Every Friday from 12 noon to 3pm, savour a delicious International Brunch buffet at M’s. With plenty of kids’ entertainment and wide selection of beverages, M’s is the perfect location for a great afternoon out for the whole family!
Price Unlimited pizza and a Friday night movie for just AED 75 per adult and AED 35 per child under the age of 12.
Price Visit us for brunch for AED 135 per person inclusive of soft beverages, AED 300 per person inclusive of selected house beverages, and AED 350 sparkling upgrade.
Happy Hour Lunch Looking to impress a business colleague? Swing by M’s for our Happy Hour Lunch and choose one main course from our a la carte menu and get one main course free. Served Monday to Thursday, 12 noon to 1pm.
Weekend Breakfast Every Friday and Saturday morning from 7am to 10.30am, indulge in the M’s breakfast buffet, which includes a wide selection of traditional breakfast favourites along with a live egg cooking station.
Friday Buffet Indulge in our international buffet every Friday from 7pm to 10:30pm at Spike Bar. Choose your favourites from an array of international buffet for just AED 115 per person or AED 290 per person with selected beverages whilst listening to live music to entertain your throughout your evening!
To make a reservation at Spike Bar, please call +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com
Price AED 75 Breakfast buffet AED 35 Children (aged 5 - 12 years)
BBQ Lunch Visit M’s every Saturday from 12 noon to 3pm for a delicious BBQ lunch. With a choice of three live cooking stations along with a salad and dessert buffet, there is something for everyone. The extensive kids’ area makes this a great place for the family to visit! Price AED 130 per person for food only AED 295 for food and selected house beverages
Mediterranean Wednesday’s Stop by M’s restaurant every Wednesday’s between 7pm and 10:30pm for a delicious evening of Mediterranean food. Choose from a range a tasty starters featuring live cooking stations and dessert buffet all for just AED 120 per person. To make a reservation at M’s restaurant, please call +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com
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Fit Lab
hope you’ve all had time to get back into the swing of things over the month of January. It’s great to see so many of you continuing with your training routines and keeping the Fit Lab gym and classes busy.
The Fit Lab team hopes you’re all enjoying and getting the most out of our new Precor cardio equipment, If anyone is still unsure on how to use any of the machines please get one of the team to show you as there is a wide range of videos to access and news feeds that are at the touch of a button. We will now be hosting different challenges each month so keep an eye out at Fit Lab. Also one member a month will be selected for a Member of the Month award; the prize each month will include a Precor bag, Precor drinks bottle, flexible massage roller, Precor towel and a Trionz wrist bracelet. Fit Lab Member of the Month Congratulations to Vanita Crighton who is our Member of the Month. Vanita shows dedication with classes and also puts the work in on her own in the gym every day of the week. She will be presented with a Precor goody bag. Well done to the EGC team on completing the Beach Run DXB, a great effort by all and a really fun event to have been a part of.
Employee Of The Month: Stanley Kariuki, lifeguard Stanley is a very approachable and likeable colleague who has shown commitment and enthusiasm with a desire to go that extra mile for members to ensure they enjoy their visit to EGC. Well done Stanley!
Exercise Tip of the Month
Front Squat Preparation Grasp barbell from rack with overhand open grip, slightly wider than shoulder width. Position barbell chest high with back arched. Place bar in front of shoulders with elbows placed forward as high as possible and finger under bar to each side With heels hip width apart or slightly wider, position feet outward at approximately 45°. Execution Descend until knees and hips are fully bent or until thighs are just past parallel to the floor. Knees travel outward in direction of toes. Extend knees and hips until legs are straight. Return and repeat. Healthy Regards, Andy Meech Head of Sports & Leisure
HYPERBARICS OXYGEN THERAPY Sports Oxygen therapy has been shown to reduce pain, swelling and bruising contributing to 75% increase in recovery as well as a more comfortable one. The therapy also improves strength, energy and endurance, decreases lactic build up and repairs tissue damage due to the increased oxygenated blood cells. Many professional sports teams and athletes now use this as part of their recovery programmes. Medical Currently there are over 80 medical conditions successfully treated with this therapy worldwide. Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is now widely prescribed as a means of treating autism and ADHD in youth. Recently there has been a large frequency of successful results in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, dementia, fibromyalgia, bells/ cerebral palsy, arthritis, PTSD, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome and diabetes. Wellness HBOC therapy is now prescribed to many patients in the alternate, wellness and natural health industry. The treatment promotes anti-ageing, natural healing, memory and concentration. Structured use has been shown to greatly strengthen the heart and lungs, whilst improving metabolism and aiding in digestion. In addition, the treatment is also recommended by practitioners as a great means of detoxifying the body’s blood. Where? Now found at Bespoke Wellness, FitLab, Emirates Golf Club. Call +971553724670 for more information or email us on: info@bespoke-wellness.com
Fitness Activity Schedule
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February 2016
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06.30 - 07.30 Artistic Yoga
06.30 - 07.30 Artistic Yoga
06.30 - 07.30 Artistic Yoga
06.30 - 07.30 Artistic Yoga
06.30 - 07.30 Artistic Yoga
07.30 - 08.30 Artistic Yoga
07.30 - 08.30 Artistic Yoga
07.30 - 08.30 Artistic Yoga
07.30 - 08.30 Artistic Yoga
07.30 - 08.30 Artistic Yoga
07.30 - 08.30 Artistic Yoga
08.45 - 09.30 PIYO (Tracy)
07.30 - 08.30 BOOTCAMP (Nikky) 08.45 - 09.45 Insanity (Tracy)
08.45 - 09.45 Zumba Toning (Tracy)
08.45 - 09.45 Zumba (Tracy)
09.00 - 09.30 Baby Ballet (2 - 3 years) 09.30 - 10.00 Beginners (4 years+)
09.45 - 10.45 PIYO (Tracy)
09.45 - 10.45 Zumba Toning (Tracy)
10.00 - 11.00 PIYO (Tracy)
15.00 - 15.30 Beginners Street Jazz (3 - 4 years) 15.30 - 16.15 Junior Street Jazz (5 - 8 years) 16.15 - 17.00 Musical Theatre (5 - 9 years)
15.30 - 15.30 Baby Ballet (2 - 3 years)
17.00 - 18.00 Contemporary (7 - 12 years) 18.30 - 19.00 METAFIT (Tracy)
9.30 - 10.30 Head to Toes Ladies Workout (Nikky)
10.00 - 10.30 Gym Tots (3 - 4 years) 10.00 - 10.30 Insanity (Tracy)
10.30 - 11.30 Gymnastics (5 - 8 years)
15.30 - 16.00 Beginners (4 years+)
11.30 - 12.15 RAD Pre Primary Ballet (5 - 11 years)
16.00 - 16.45 RAD Pre Primary Ballet (5 years)
12.15 - 13.00 RAD Primary Ballet (5 - 11 years)
16.45 - 17.45 RAD Grade 1 Ballet (7 years+) 18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga
11.00 - 12.00 Teenagers Fitness & Squash (Nikky) 13.00 - 14.00 Juniors Fitness & Squash (Nikky)
18.30 - 19.00 METAFIT (Tracy)
18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga
19.05 - 19.55 Insanity 50min (Tracy)
19.00 - 20.00 Artistic Yoga
19.05 - 19.55 Insanity 50min (Tracy)
19.00 - 20.00 Artistic Yoga
19.00 - 20.00 Circuit Training Outdoor (Michael)
19.00 - 20.00 TRX (Parveez)
19.00 - 20.00 Circuit Training Outdoor (Michael)
19.00 - 20.00 TRX (Parveez)
20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga
STUDIO
20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga
20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga
Fit Lab
STUDIO 06.30 - 07.30 Artistic Yoga
19.00 - 20.00 Circuit Training Outdoor (Michael)
19.30 - 20.30 BOOTCAMP (Nikky) 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga
For reservations, please call +971 4 417 9850 or email egcfitlab@dubaigolf.com www.dubaigolf.com
18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga
19.00 - 20.00 Artistic Yoga 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga
BEE MY HONEY ( OR BLISSFULLY UNAWARE!) AT SENSASIA URBAN SPA THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
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he month of love brings some super sweet options at SensAsia Urban Spa. The UAE’s largest independent spa chain is offering two of its most decadent pamper packages at heart-fluttering rates throughout February – whether it’s a couple’s retreat or a celebration of singledom on your Valentine’s wish list for 2016! Bee My Honey is 120 minutes of top-to-toe decadence. The ultra-softening experience begins with a honeybased body polish, followed by a warm milk, honey, black sesame and almond oil wrap, topped off with a 60-minute, full body massage. A long-term favourite with both SensAsia’s male and female clients, Bee My Honey is the perfect choice for couples, who can choose to book into one of the large and luxurious couple’s suites. Blissfully Unaware is a deliciously indulgent 150 minutes of escapism. The treatment begins with SensAsia’s intense and warming Signature Hot Stone Massage. Then it’s on to a 60-minute Elemis facial, which is tailored to individual skin requirements by the expert SensAsia team and guaranteed to get you glowing. As a special Valentine’s treat, pamper fans can book SensAsia’s Bee My Honey or Blissfully Unaware packages at buy-one-get-one half price. The special offer must be booked before February 10th, but can be enjoyed between February 1st and 29th. The Bee My Honey and Blissfully Unaware promotional packages can be taken by two individuals at the same time, or booked in two successive slots throughout February as the ultimate Valentine’s gift to yourself.
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VALENTINE S OFFERS AT SENSASIA URBAN SPA BEE MY HONEY FOR TWO An ultra-softening body polish, warm milk wrap and full body massage 120 mins / AED 1,095 for two (usually AED 730 per treatment) BLISSFULLY UNAWARE FOR TWO SensAsia’s Signature Hot Stone Massage, followed by a 60-minute Elemis facial 150 mins / AED 1,250 for two (usually AED 835 per treatment) For more information, online bookings and full SensAsia treatment menu, visit www.sensasiaspas.com Call +971 4 417 9820
EPER’S GREENKE CUTTINGS
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Greenkeeper’s Cuttings
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am often stopped by members at this time of year, just prior to the tournament with the comment “You must be really busy now”. I always have a wry smile as I so appreciate the gesture. It’s the maintenance that we do back in July, August and September that sets us up for the season. As many golfers are away during this time, it would be hard to appreciate the amount of work that the team endures to ensure healthy growing conditions for the times that matter. We have an Organic Matter Dilution Programme that has proven very successful over the years. It includes activities such as Core Aeration, Verticutting, Grooming, Topdressing, Dusting and Needle Tining. Each activity is aimed at helping us achieve certain targets within our soil to help improve percolation and infiltration of water and effective use of nutrition throughout the season. If the above ‘exercises’ were related to the health of a Our brilliant golf course maintenance human body, it would be the team out with the mowers, mowing the conditioning phase, i.e. making rough for the final cut ahead of Omega sure your body is functional to Dubai Desert Classic! achieve a certain target which may be strength related or endurance based. None of that matters however if the nutrition is not taken care of and the exact same principles apply to the turf! We have a very balanced ‘diet’ in place for our surfaces and we monitor exactly how much nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micro nutrients are applied per 1000 square feet, per month. It is that detailed and that important. the information above. This, combined Preparing for the actual tournament, with keeping our colleagues well trained, although not easy, is certainly enjoyed motivated and inspired, make the job if you have had a successful build up throughout the year incorporating all of that much easier. Few may know this
fact, but we have a turnover of less than 4% in the GCM department, which is a credit to the team who have grown in experience over the years and without whom, we would not be here enjoying our fabulous facilities. We know how important this Club is to our membership and how much you enjoy playing the golf courses. At times we may get in your way through lack of concentration or an error in judgment. It is never with intent, that much we assure you. Next time you see one of the maintenance crew out there, tip your cap and say thanks for the hard work they do. They really are an asset to the team at EGC and I thank them daily for the commitment, dedication and passion they bring to the job every day. Thanks for your patience and understanding during the 2015 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters and during the final stages of preparations for the 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic - it is greatly appreciated and without you, our members, we wouldn’t succeed. Good golfing, Craig Haldane Director - Golf Course Maintenance
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RULES BY RHYS
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Rules
Anchoring Putter Techniques
fter much debate in the golfing world over this new rule, the time has come when the anchored putting technique has been removed from the game. Mid and long putters are still allowed but the method in which they are allowed to be used has changed as of January 1st 2016.
What’s Changed???
The new entry of Rule 14-1b prohibits strokes made with the club or a hand gripping the club held directly against the player’s body or with a forearm held against the body to establish an anchor point that indirectly anchors the club.
What the Rule Says...
In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either “directly” or by use of an “anchor point.”
NOTE 1: The club is anchored “directly” when the
player intentionally holds the club or a gripping hand in contact with any part of his body, except that the player may hold the club or a gripping hand against a hand or forearm.
NOTE 2: An “anchor point” exists when the player intentionally holds a forearm in contact with any part of his body to establish a gripping hand as a stable point around which the other hand may swing the club. Penalty for breach of Rule 14-1: Match Play Loss of hole Stroke Play Two Strokes If you have any rules queries that you would like to discuss over the coming weeks then please do not hesitate to ask on your next visit to the Club or simply email your query to rjames@dubaigolf.com.
Bird of the emirates
Glossy Ibis
Scientific Name: Plegadis falcinellus Shot: Faldo Course, Dubai Emirates Golf Club Date shot: October 2015 Wiki link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Glossy_ibis Description: The bird for the month is a migratory winter visitor, the Glossy Ibis. It is a shorebird or wading bird in the Ibis family of birds. They are scattered over regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Atlantic. There are reports of a large breeding colony of these birds established in Spain but they make their way to the Middle East from Europe over winter. After breeding, they undertake dispersal movements and are very nomadic in nature. These birds are usually seen feeding in shallow water and they generally nest in freshwater or brackish wetlands. Their diet consists of adult and larval insects such as
aquatic beetles, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, flies, leeches, crabs, crayfish and occasionally fish, nesting birds, snakes, amphibians and lizards. They are quite large birds and hard to miss with the distinctive beak and the glossy plumage that shines in the sun. They make croaks and grunting noises. Presently these birds are protected under the AEWA (African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds) agreement and threatened by wetland habitat degradation through drainage, increased salinity, groundwater extraction and invasions by exotics plants. At Emirates Golf Club, the bird was spotted and photographed near the water holes on the Faldo Course. There were only a few spotted that were feeding far from each other along the golf course. A good time to see these birds is early morning or late afternoon around October to December; however, occasionally the birds can be spotted up to February as well. True to its name, the glossy feathers of this bird are hard to miss.
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UPDATE FROM THE GOLF OFFICE Dear Members,
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ongratulations this month to Michael Harradine on winning the Omega Emirates Amateur Open. He repeated his success of 2014 with rounds of 71 over the Faldo course followed by an incredible 66 over the Majlis which was a superb effort three weeks prior to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic with dense rough and fast greens! Well done Michael! It is great to see such fabulous support of the Member Pro-Am. The Academy team started the concept in the summer and I’m delighted to say we had 33 teams sign up for the January edition. For those who missed out you will be given first refusal in the February event. The dates of these popular Pro-Ams are below: Friday 12th February – 1pm Faldo course Friday 18th March – 1m Faldo Course Friday 22nd April – 1pm Majlis Course Friday 13th May – 1pm Faldo course Events come thick and fast after the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. The first event is the launch of Midnight Madness, an event previously staged at Nad Al Sheba course. It is back by popular demand and will be staged on Thursday 11th February, a 27 hole 4-man team event from midnight. A tournament of dedication and stamina for sure! One of the most popular events on the schedule is on Friday 26th February, the
Kohlman Nations Cup. Please remember the sign-up sheet opens on-line two weeks beforehand. We then have the Ladies’ Club Championship at the end of February. During the walking period on the Majlis course we are currently losing a huge amount of face towels. They either end up in the trash bins or in golfers’ bags so please be encouraged to hand them in following your round so they can be washed and recycled. We are currently losing up to 200 on some weekends! For those members who use a long putter please be reminded that as of 1st January 2016 the below new rule applies: Rule 14-1b – Anchoring the Club – A new rule is introduced to prohibit anchoring the club, either ‘directly’ or by use of an ‘anchor point’ during the making of a stroke. Note: long putters are still allowed but it is the specific act of anchoring that is not. If you have any questions please consult Rhys James or myself. Omega Dubai Desert Classic Reminder:
COURSE/RANGE CLOSURE • Majlis Course - closed from 1.00pm on Saturday 23rd January, re-opening Monday 8th February • Faldo Course - closed from Monday 1st February, re-opening Monday 8th February • Majlis Range - closed from Sunday 24th January, re-opening Monday 8th February • Faldo Range - closed from Monday 1st February, re-opening Monday 8th February • Par 3 Course - closed from Monday 1st February, re-opening Monday 8th February BAG STORAGE In order to facilitate bag storage facilities for the tournament players, we would kindly request that members with bags in the Bag Storage remove them by Saturday 30th January. Bags still in the Bag Storage on that date will be removed and stored by the Club. LOCKERS
DATES • Practice days – Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd February, 7.00am to 3.00pm • Pro-Am, Majlis Course - Wednesday 3rd February, • Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Majlis Course - Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th February • Star Clinics on Majlis Range – Thursday 4th and Friday 5th February, 5.15pm
Once again, we will be requesting lockers from some members in the men’s locker room and will be advising those people shortly. If your locker is requested, we would be grateful if you could arrange for it to be cleared by Friday 29th January but you will have access to and use of the locker rooms until Sunday 31st January. Regards, Barney Coleman Director of Golf, Emirates Golf Club
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY IN FEBRUARY 4th - 7th February Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Majlis course Monday 15th
Ladies Monthly Medal
08.30
Faldo
Friday 19th
Monthly Medal Championship
08.00 & 13.00
Majlis
Monday 22nd Camel Trophy
08.30 Majlis
Friday 26th
Kohlman Nations Cup
13.00 Majlis
Sunday 28th
Ladies Club Championship Round 1
06.35 - 12.05
Faldo
Monday 29th Ladies Club Championship Round 2
06.30 - 12.00
Majlis
Peter and Janice Marler
A Unraked bunker on the Faldo
RAKING BUNKERS
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he Golden Rules when playing a golf course is to remember to RAKE THE BUNKERS, FILL IN DIVOTS WITH THE SAND PROVIDED AND REPAIR PITCH MARKS
As we all know it’s very annoying to find your ball in the middle of a deep footprint in an unraked bunker or even in deep grooves caused by not raking correctly so please make the effort to clean up after playing bunker shots. On a recent round on The Faldo I photographed eight bunkers in succession on the front nine, none of which had been raked…at all. By raking a bunker correctly, you not only help someone behind you, but you set a proper example for someone else to do the same.
A pitch mark only takes a few seconds to fix correctly however, a pitch mark repaired incorrectly takes over three weeks to heal
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lease help us to maintain the quality of our golf courses by repairing all pitch marks and divots.
Repairing those little depressions is very important. Equally important is doing it the right way. While many golfers fail to repair ball marks there are also many well-meaning golfers who do “repair” the pitch marks, only to do so incorrectly. A ball mark can cause the grass in the depression to die, leaving not just a scar but also a pit in the putting surface that can knock well-struck putts offline. Repairing a ball mark restores a smooth surface and helps keep the grass healthy.
Where Are They Now?
WHERE are they now?
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t the very moment of writing, we are in our home in Windlesham, Surrey in England, which is a commuter village on the Surrey/Berkshire border just south of Ascot and due west of Heathrow Airport. The village is well served with six pubs, one just an 8-iron from our front door, and well connected with the M4 motorway north, the M3 south and the M25 car park to the east; we are an easy 20 minutes drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 and 47 minutes on the train to central London. We are surrounded by some of the best, but largely inaccessible golf courses in the country, Wentworth, Sunningdale, Swinley Forest and The Berkshire which all benefit from being built on the Bagshot sand belt. Unfortunately the accessible golf courses are mostly built on clay, rendering them very soft and muddy in the wet winter months; the 8-iron to the pub turns into a 4-iron in winter! We have some neighbours with Dubai history; Lorraine and Alan Main aren’t far, Jenni Hoskins is close, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is very close and Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid is virtually next door; some we see, some we don’t. Ascot is famous for it’s horse racing circuit and Royal Ascot week is a big event in the summer months; imagine the Dubai World Cup multiplied by five; that’ll give you some idea of the mess some people get into! We are members of Mill Ride Golf Course just outside Ascot, a great and challenging layout, a rural feel with deer, horses, rabbits around, but excessive rain renders the course unenjoyable in winter months. Since Peter finished up consulting at the end of March last year we have divided our time between Windlesham and our other home near Marbella on the Costa Del Sol (Golf) where we do not suffer too much from muddy golf courses; we are planning three month stints in each home for the rest of 2016. In Spain we are closer to a few more Dubai friends; Lynne and Pete Hood, Eileen and Dave Smith, Alwyn and Dave Nesbitt, Ann and John Harrington, Kate and Peter Gaskin, Paula and Frank Johnstone, Carol and David Sealy, Gabby and Khaled Daghestani, Bernadette and Paul Thornberry, to name just a few. We left Dubai in October 2011 to tick a few boxes, Janice to be nearer her elderly parents, her Dad is still going strong at 92 but her Mum died a little over a year ago and Peter to live and work in the UK again after 34 years - two years spent in London, one in Aberdeen; we both wanted to start visiting places in Europe that we had studiously avoided while in Dubai so holidays in Iceland, France and Dorset have punctuated periods at both homes. We have ticked all those boxes and added a few more; we really like living both here and in Spain and are pretty happy with our choices. We got lucky! There are, of course, some drawbacks; the stupidity of politicians, the decline of workmanship, the tax man, people who don’t return calls, etc. etc. but, on balance, we do not regret our move back home one bit. If we are honest, we do miss the golf in Dubai, especially the competition, the Saturday group and the year-round condition of the golf courses but, as for the rest, not so much. However, we are likely to be back in Dubai for a few days in February and hope that we might see some of you at least. We look forward to that. Peter & Janice
So, let us all start fixing our ball marks, and doing it the right way. If you have a moment – if there isn’t another group of golfers behind you waiting for you to clear the green – fix one or two other ball marks, too, if you find more of them on the green.
Filling Divots
Peter and Janice with their niece
s t e p p i n S le o H h 19t Emirates Golf Club Members at the HSBC chalet at the Abu Dhabi Championships
Tom Barry with Ian Poulter
Moshe Kohli & Kamal Kosta with Ian Poulter
Moshe, Najla, Naima, Jenny & Jacqui
Nishant Patel with Rickie Fowler
Our Elite Squad at Emirates Golf Club
Congratulations to Dubai Golf CEO, who celebrated a milestone Birthday on 27
A great morning was spent at the HSBC Abu Dhabi Golf Pro-Am with members Paul Byrne, Mike and Josie Tracey who finished with a team score of -10, just outside the prizes! Thanks to Robert Karlsson for being a true professional and we look forward to welcoming him to Emirates Golf Club for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic! Fay d’Abo with Lee Westwood
Haide, Swati, Naima, Jenny, Najla, Martha & Lynne
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Chris May, Andrew Whitelaw and Craig Haldane with golf reservations colleague Jabez Olagunju who has just completed a six month diploma course in HR management at Dubai University
Chris May, 7th January 2016
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ool Football Club Golf Day and dinner
Congratulations to The Academy Programme student, Emily Chang, on scoring her first ever hole-in-one. Well done Emily!
Congratulations to Team Kernow who won the Spike Bar Quiz Night on Monday 25th January winning a Table for eight people in Lakeview Dubai, followed by teams Party Fears and Norfolk ‘n’ Chance. Well done to our Bingo Winners, The ? Marks!
Carmel and Brian King were in Koh Sumui last month and met up with Chef Francois at his restaurant The meal was excellent and he was delighted to see them
Emirates Golf Club member, Andy Whitelaw at his 50th Birthday celebrations last month
Member Sandy MacPherson celebrating his 70th Birthday in Dubai last month!
Life members David and Alwyn Nesbitt are currently in Abu Dhabi staying with their son Andrew and his wife Tania.
Bespoke Wellness Great to see the Bespoke Wellness team getting training on how to administer the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Therapy last month from Jacqueline Lee, O2 Life. Oxygen rich blood is the fuel for all bodily functions with 75% increased recovery. It promotes a oxygenated body environment killing many germs and pathogens. One hour sleep in the chamber is like four hours sleep in a regular atmosphere! For more information contact Bespoke Wellness on +971 55 372 4670
Celebrating another successful year for Dubai Golf
Rosé Chic Friday Brunch at Le Classique Brunch at Le Classique every Friday between 12.30pm and 3.30pm and savour a traditional taste of France along with the sounds of our live musician and DJ. Dine inside or al fresco on the terrace and stay on after brunch to keep the vibe going with Happy Hour from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Ladies are invited to enjoy unlimited food, pink beverages and selected house beverages for just AED 290. Unlimited food for AED 195 per member, AED 215 members guest or AED 235 for guest Unlimited food and selected grape for AED 355 per member, AED 385 member’s guest or AED 405 per guest Unlimited food, selected house beverages and grape for AED 395 per member, AED 415 member’s guest or AED 435 per guest *Members discount does not apply For bookings please contact +971 4 419 9999, email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com or visit dubaigolf.com
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