Captain’s Message

GENE SUNG CHA CLUB CAPTAIN, DUBAI CREEK GOLF & YACHT CLUB

It is a huge honor for me to be the Captain of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club for 2023.

I have been a founder member since Dubai Creek opened in January 1993.

I was born in Korea in 1961 and left in 1975. I have lived in Thailand, gone to a boarding school in England, graduated from both university and graduate school in the USA. I came to Dubai in December 1992, more than 30 years ago. I am a hotelier with two operating hotels in Dubai, Asiana Hotel and Asiana Grand Hotel.

I started playing golf in 1988 in New York. I immediately fell in love and became obsessed with the game ever since. I broke 80 within 5 months of playing. My life for the last 35 years cannot be described without this wonderful game, as my leisure time mostly revolves around the game of golf.

Being a member of Dubai Creek, I feel very fortunate to be able to play at a world-class golf course with superb conditions throughout the year, be always greeted by most welcoming and friendly staff and be friends with such wonderful members from so many different cultures. Dubai Creek is indeed a second home for me.

Looking ahead to 2023, a new members tournament, “Nations Cup”, will take place in the first half of the year to determine which country will be the best golfing nation at Dubai Creek.

A new annual event, “Captains’ Golf Trip” for the members will be organized in the second half of the year with South Korea as the destination.

Together with Lady Captain Shiba, Vice-Captains Kevin and Janet, we will continue to listen and voice the concerns and suggestions of the members to ensure Dubai Creek Golf and Yatch Club remains to be the world class golf course it has been for the last 30 years.

In closing, I would like to thank all the members, staff and management for their support and guidance for 2023. A special “Thank You” to both Max and Bea for being such wonderful captains for 2022.