CLUB MANAGER’S MESSAGE

BARNEY COLEMAN

EMIRATES GOLF CLUB CLUB MANAGER

Dear Members,

Ihope you enjoyed the start to 2022 and were able to watch some of the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic at the end of January. Having witnessed Henrik Stenson lift the Dallah trophy back in 2007, my first classic experience, through to Viktor Hovland triumphing in a sudden death play off last month, it truly was the best tournament I can remember.

It was great to receive similar comments from the European Tour, players and sponsors – a big thank you to Falcon the tournament organizers and promoters for creating a special atmosphere throughout the week with free entry for all!

Approximately 60,000 spectators came through the gates across the four days to generate a memorable event for all involved.

If you have any feedback on the event including potential improvements for next year, please feel free to share. One area that suffered due to the increase in spectators was the congestion outside the club and specifically arriving a couple of hours before the leaders went out.

We will endeavor to work with Falcon to see how this arrival experience can be improved and how best to utilize the metro!

Membership

Following the feedback at the end of 2021 on member play that reached levels 40% higher than the pre-covid era it was excellent to see a record membership renewal rate of 94%. Thank you for your continued support of the club.

As a result, Golf Membership will close from 1st March 2022. A waiting list will be adopted for all golfing categories.

EGC Member Party – 15th March 2022

Due to the covid pandemic we have missed out on the staging of our annual members party, please be informed the date for this season’s party will be 15th March 2022. If you wish to join and haven’t replied to the invitation already, please RSVP to Valance as VDaniel@ dubaigolf.com for this complimentary celebration.

Golf Etiquette

Thank you for your support of the Golf Etiquette drive. Sadly, since 5th October 153 members have breached one of the five etiquette pillars (pitch mark repairing, bunker raking, divot filling, cart etiquette and pace of play).

Golf Carts

As you will by now have experienced the new 180-strong cart fleet was rolled out into the operations from the 9th February, I do hope these have enhanced the comfort of your golf experience.

As with the Golf Etiquette drive please help us look after and maintain the cart fleet. We did have one cart turned over on day two due to reckless driving. You may have also noticed damage to the fairways from the new tyres. This damage can be prevented and is caused by drivers turning to acutely so please bare this in mind during your round.

SAVEFAST

On 9th February 2022 SaveFast Training Academy CEO Mania Hossaini, signed an agreement confirming the company as Dubai Golf’s preferred training Partner. The signing was attended by Mr. Osama Abu Wishah (Vice Chairman) and Mr. Ian Littlefield (Operations Manager) from SaveFast and Mr. Jabez Olagunju (Training Executive) and Mr. Ganesan Mangathil (Health, Safety & Security Manager). SaveFast is delighted to support Dubai Golf in its efforts to develop a robust safety culture, implemented by a well-trained, competent and highly motivated workforce. We have worked with Dubai Golf to create an innovative blend of e-learning, tailored practical sessions and “nudge style” refresher training that should ensure the safety of Dubai Golf staff and customers and through our joint CSR program we are hoping to extend the benefits to Dubai Golf residents and the wider community. When it comes to Health and Safety, Dubai Golf is a forward thinking organization and we are proud to be helping them create a cycle of continual improvement.