SEP/OCT 22 VIYA GOLF APPOINTED TO MANAGE ABU DHABI COURSES EMIRATES GOLF CLUB WELCOMES INCOMING CAPTAINS FOR THE 2022/23 SEASON DUBAI GOLF ISSUE 111
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The talk of the town is of course that Dubai Golf recently announced that it will take over the operations of three renowned courses in Abu Dhabi; Yas Links, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club under its ‘Viya Golf’ brand. We look forward to making a success of this venture with your continued support.
With our family of clubs growing, Dubai Golf members will be able to enjoy the facilities at these clubs at preferential rates. Please contact your club’s membership services for advice on how to book your round during this transitional phase.
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Dear Members,
The proceeding pages will also hopefully provide insight to a hive of activity across our Clubs, and we look forward to welcoming you to a host of these events and festivities in the weeks to come ‘off the course’.
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In the meantime, happy golfing.
On behalf of the team across Dubai Golf we hope you had an enjoyable summer. It is great to welcome you all back to our Clubs, as we approach what is set to be an incredibly exciting season ahead for Dubai Golf.
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Captain’s Message 48 Golf & Tournaments 50
JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES
Topgolf Dubai Update 54
Club Manager Update 34 Golf Update 38
Academy Update 52
EMIRATES GOLF CLUB
Club Manager Update 4
Dining Update 42
DUBAI CREEK
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Captain’s Message 10 School of Rules 14
Dining Update 22 Recreation Update 28
Tournaments & Results 16
Agronomy 20
TOPGOLF DUBAI
Viya Golf 30 Spotlight on Viya 58 Prosports 56
CONTENTS
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At your second home, 1st September also signals the new term for our club captaincy as we welcome Campbell Steedman and Marivi Arias as our captains for the 2022-2023 season. I know I am speaking on behalf of all members and EGC colleagues to wish them a very enjoyable year ahead! Campbell and Marivi will be admirably supported by our vice captains Frank Duggan and Fiona Berry. The golfing season officially starts with the Season Opener on Saturday 8th October. The Golf Tournament Calendar is now available also.
Welcome to the 2022-2023 season!
The major news, from 1st September, is we are delighted to announce that Dubai Golf will manage the world-standard golf, leisure and dining operations at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, effective 1st September 2022 under our Viya Golf brand. Further information on this exciting development can be found later in the magazine.
Barney Coleman
CLUB MANAGER
I trust you have enjoyed some down time over the summer period and great to see the club becoming busier once more as members return to town in line with schools starting back from the end of August.
Emirates Golf Club
Summer Projects Update
Majlis Greens Surrounds on some greens were further levelled following the settling period of the new greens
Other Par 3 Course and Padel reception clubhouse will open for business once power supply from DEWA is established. This area will also include changing rooms and shower facilities.
Majlis Driving Range
Majlis Hole 9 Path introduced to the right of the green to help manage damage from cart traffic
The re-grassing of the range with new target areas is almost complete. The main grassed tee has been levelled.
Royal Majlis Event lawn increased in size
Majlis Tee Box 13 New Pro tee (for the Dubai Desert Classic) has been extended following cart path deviation
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Removal of sandy waste across the hole and new tee boxes will be ready by end of September
Majlis Tee Box 7 Extended to offer more teeing options around the lake
As always, the team have worked hard over the summer months on several projects with some still to be completed during September.
Majlis Short-game Area Grass changed to Bermuda Tiff Eagle as per Majlis greens
Majlis Cart Paths Edges have been repaired
Faldo Hole 13
I am pleased to introduce to you our new Golf Experience Manager, Conor Friel. Conor joins us from Ireland and will be an integral part of the Golf Operations team moving forward. Please do ensure to introduce yourself to Conor when you see him around the club and welcome him to Emirates Golf Club.
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Viya App – Golf Booking Process
GOLF CLUB
Chef Nic has left EGC over the summer after 7 fabulous years, we wish Nic and his family all the best in Ras Al Khaimah as he takes the next step in his career. Nic along with F&B Manager Steen and Chef Max oversaw the revolution of our F&B outlets including Spike Bar, Jones and carine. We thank him for all his efforts and wish him well!
Following the survey last year many members highlighted the frustration in the peak booking process whereby names needed to be entered prior to finding a tee time, this has been modified and will be launched shortly. Modification of a tee time once within the 3-day cancelation period will now also be allowed under specific conditions.
Farewells
Introductions
With the new season upon us we must continue to focus on and improve etiquette across the board. Last year 276 members received letters from myself regarding etiquette breaches. This is a high percentage of the membership. Please look after your course by repairing pitch marks, raking bunkers, filling divots, and driving carts as expected (NOT in sand areas or close to greens/tees). On this point the GPS challenges including GEO fencing (restricted areas) has been resolved with the provider. Thank you for your support as we try to improve this important part of the club experience.
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Golf Etiquette
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Spike Bar and Jones
We look forward to welcoming you back to the club for the new season.
The televisions on the Spike Terrace have been replaced both on the members terrace and far side, we hope these improve your experience of watching live sport in Spike Bar. Jones will also have the terrace area enhanced for the winter season. Plus, the new Event Pavilion will soon be operational.
broadening the international audience through new channels.
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The Dubai Moonlight Classic is grateful for its partners and the Ladies European Tour for their ongoing support and looks forward to continuing to work together in the future.”
To continue achieving the tournament’s goal of delivering successful events, which included the exemplary 2021 tournament and of inspiring the next generation of female golfing talent, the tournament will look to remodel the format and bring new and exciting experiences for its players, partners, and fans, while simultaneously
The Dubai Moonlight Classic is an innovative and historic golfing tournament, being the first women’s tournament to ever be played in the Middle East and the world’s first nighttime golf tournament.
One positive for the memberships is that last October/November Dubai Golf hosted four major events in the space of 5 weeks. This season only the DP World Tour Championship will take place over the Earth course from 17th - 20th November. The Moonlight Classic on the Faldo plus the APAC at Dubai Creek and the AVIV Dubai Championship over Fire will not take place resulting in less course closures and increases tee time availability.
“The Dubai Moonlight Classic with the full support of the Ladies European Tour (LET) and its partners have made the decision to postpone the tournament which was originally scheduled for October 2022 to next year.
Dubai Moonlight Classic
It is disappointing that we will not be welcoming the LET golfers back to the Faldo this October but look forward to a bigger and better event in 2023.
Please see statement below regarding the 2022 event;
My parents didn’t understand my newfound obsession. My dad, a serious football follower and a Fronton player, and mum, fond of badminton didn’t comprehend the fun in whacking a motionless ball in the air with no one to hit it back to me!
My love affair with golf started quite young. I was 12 years old and getting ready to board a flight from Lima airport with my parents when a strangely dressed man (White trousers, white shirt and bright red blazer – the colours of the Peruvian flag) came over to talk to my father. He was my dad’s lawyer and the Captain of the Peruvian Junior Golf team travelling to Quito, Ecuador for a South American Golf Tournament. After chatting with my dad, he turned to me and said “Why don’t you start playing golf? We need new girls for the national team”.
EMIRATES GOLF CLUB EMIRATES GOLF CLUB LADY CAPTAIN Marivi Arias
Arias, I was born in Peru, I am a lawyer, mother of Sergio (Peruvian Diplomat) and Sebastian (Physics student at Herriot Watt University in Edinburgh), and wife of Andy, who is responsible for bringing me here and spending the past 11 years of my life in Dubai.
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After my annoying insistence, my dad jointed a golf club near our house and I started to take golf lessons. A year and a half later I was selected for the National Team, to play in a Junior South American Golf Tournament in Bogota, Colombia. Subsequently, I was honoured to dress in the Peruvian colours many times, representing my country for fifteen years as a Junior and then as an adult.
The road to this moment in my life has been long, countless tournaments, a few golf clubs in different countries, and many friendships cemented through our sport.
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sound repetitive, and for the benefit of old and new members whom I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting (yet), I would like to introduce myself as the new Lady Captain for the season of My2022-2023.nameisMarivi
And that was it!! I started to investigate all about the game of golf and became quite intrigued about how it was possible for someone to enjoy hitting a little white ball with those funny sticks made of metal and wood (yes! real wood! I come from that era).
Many people asked me if I’m excited upon my new role as the Emirates Golf Club Lady Captain, and the truth is that I’m beyond excitement. It is such an honour and a responsibility to lead such a unique group of Ladies. The EGC Ladies Section is truly the heart and soul of our club, no question about it.
I can’t wait for all the action to start: our weekly tournaments, our social gatherings, the Ladies Moonlight Tournament, the Desert Classic, our always fun Curtisy Cup, our annual trip away and so many more moments in between to enjoy together, creating new memories close to our hearts.
I feel so lucky to be able to work this year with our Club Captain, Campbell Steedman, and our new Vice-Captains, Fiona Berry and Frank Duggan. I’m sure that together we will achieve all our targets and goals for the season ahead, among them maintaining the good work of our past captains, and introducing new ideas and initiatives for the benefit and enjoyment of all our members.
I have been planning for months the details of my year as a Lady Captain. I’d like to make the new golf season a memorable and enjoyable one for all the ladies. Maybe the highlight of the year will be our annual golfing trip away. I’m planning to propose that the Ladies travel to Peru at the end of May 2023 to enjoy the wonders that my country has to offer. This could be one of those trips that stays in your memory for a lifetime.
The past year as Lady Vice Captain, allowed me to learn so much working closely with our outgoing Lady CaptainAmarjeet Radia - to whom I’ll be eternally grateful. One of my proudest memories as a Lady Vice Captain was to be able to help a new group of Lady Beginners start to play golf and pass to them vital information about etiquette rules, game formats and golf rules. They are a fantastic group of new golfers (I called them “my daughters”) with whom I had so many fun moments together. I’m sure they will keep progressing and will turn into great golfers very soon.
Every day among the Lady members is an experience, a challenge, a party, and a time to reflect. The Ladies section is a composite of women from so many different parts of the world, with their own traditions, customs and beliefs, all wonderful and unique in their own particular way.
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Golfing Season 2022-2023, let the fun begin!!
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, some years ago, I have been based in the UAE for the past 16 years – throughout which time it has been a pleasure to be a member of the Club, building a core group of friends
As we enter into the new 2022-23 Season, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our Members to the Club, and to wish you a happy and healthy season ahead. I would also like to start by thanking last year’s Club and Ladies’ Captains, Abdulfattah Sharaf and Amarjeet Radia, for their leadership, engagement and support throughout the 2021-22 Season.
Although based primarily in the UK, all are very supportive of this very special opportunity, and all look forward to visiting the UAE and joining a number our Club events throughout the year ahead. On the work front, I qualified in Scotland (and then England and, subsequently, the Czech Republic) and have been practising law for over 35 years - with my current role being to lead the regional Corporate practice as a Partner with the international law firm, Squire Patton Boggs, based out of the DIFC.
Sport has always been an essential part of my life, with an interest in all sports and having played many (not always to the best standards) –including rugby, tennis, hockey (field and ice), cricket, squash, football (soccer and American), baseball and lacrosse! However, golf (again, not always to the best standard) is my core sporting passion, and was always an essential part of my childhood – with my father having been
CAPTAIN’SMESSAGE
Dear Members,
To those who I have not yet met, my name is Campbell Steedman, and it is a great privilege and honour to assume the role of Club Captain for the coming season. Emirates GC is a very special Club, and to assume the responsibility of both leading the Club, and supporting all of you as our Members, is a quite unique opportunity to which our former Captains over the past 33 seasons have set the highest standards.
who all engage actively in Club life. Sally (my wife) and I got married in the same year as the Club was established, while our children (Stephanie and Charles) have each got married over the past year.
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While all such initiatives are goals for the coming year, the most exciting aspect of Club Captaincy which I am looking forward to in the season ahead is, without doubt, golf. The events which the Club hosts are always exceptional – whether our Club championship, our monthly medals, the Desert Classic or just a round with friends. I hope that Captain’s Day will be a special event for all participating, and in May 2023 I shall be looking to arrange a Captain’s Tour to the country which is the “Home of Golf”. I hope that all such occasions will be enjoyable, and memorable, to all.
ahead, a key aspect of my interest in golf has always been to embrace and apply the core values of the sport to both my golf and career. While seeking to win is always a driver in any sport, golf’s core values of honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgement are all key values to life and business, and are all aspects of the sport which, if we all adopt the same, will continue to make Emirates Golf Club one of the world’s leading clubs – not just in the playing standard which we all enjoy, but also in the culture of the Club.
To engage with all staff at the Club with respect and courtesy, and to play with honesty, integrity and sportsmanship are key goals which I hope we will all continue to embrace this coming Season. This will also help to create an environment which I hope we will all enjoy, and where time spent in the Club facilities (and not just on the course) will add value, and enjoyment, to our golfing lives.
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a scratch golfer. I first played in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), before continuing to play while my parents lived in Tanzania, Malaysia, Canada and, of course, Scotland. I continue to be a member of clubs in both England and Scotland, and play regularly with our son and son-in-law (both of whom are good golfers), while my brother, Hamish, owns the oldest club manufacturing business in St
In addition to embracing the values set out above, it is also my aim to help grow our Club profile through deliverable initiatives such as increasing youth golf, supporting our Scratch League team and integrating the various golfing groups across the Club, while also encouraging increased utilisation of the Club facilities – whether par-3 golf, tennis, F&B, spa treatment, swimming, gym sessions, padel tennis or any other Club activities. I hope also to support certain charitable initiatives during the year ahead, about which we will share further details in due course.
In looking forward, there are two groups with whom it will be a privilege to work with in the year ahead. Firstly, our entire Club Management and Staff teams, under the leadership and direction of Chris May, Barney Coleman and Cian Hurley, are a very special group of people, and I look forward to working together with them throughout the season. The other group is a quite unique and committed group, and comprises our Lady Captain, Marivi Arias, Club Vice-Captain, Frank Duggan, and Lady Vice-Captain, Fiona Berry. It will be an honour, privilege and great experience to work together. Marivi and I have been discussing how best to continue to build the Club, and we very much hope that you will all find the 2022-23 Season to be memorable, and enjoyable, with an engaged, collegiate, respectful and friendly Club culture which sees Emirates Golf Club continue to be recognised as a unique and very special club.
Provided I can successfully drive a golf ball on 8th October, I look forward to assuming responsibility as Club Captain, and to a memorable year ahead, in relation to which I wish you all an enjoyable, and successful season.
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“A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 4-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.”
Another topic of discussion was the use of ball markers that may offer slope information. Such ball markers cannot be used in golf.
In this month’s rules article, I would like to address a couple of rules queries that came up here at Emirates Golf Club during the summer. There have been some discussions, and debates, on equipment that may or may not be used on the golf course when playing a competitive round of golf.
Distance Measuring Devices
DIRECTOR OF GOLF Cian Hurley
The use of distance measuring devices (DMD’s) has been a hot topic in recent years, particularly due to the advances in technology seen used in these devices. Importantly, DMD’s can be used as long as slope
information is not obtained. So, anyone using slope readings on their rangefinders is only permitted to do so in practice sessions. To be more practical, most tournament local rules will allow these devices to be used, provided the players do not use the slope readings in assisting them, and they only use the distance measurement readings. In this case, slope measurements should be switched off.
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As an example, here is an excerpt from our Tournament Local Rules for the Emirates Amateur Open staged at EGC every season:
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Rule 4 in the R&A and USGA Rules of Golf covers the player’s equipment and details what may or may not be used during a round of golf. The essence of this rule is that it permits the use of equipment that does not take away from the natural skill and judgment that a player must employ when playing the game.
I hope you have enjoyed your summer breaks and managed to spend some time away from the desert heat!
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My understanding about the rule is that because the ball marker could be used in judging a slope or contour, it is therefore not allowed. It essentially takes from the skill and judgment required from the player’s side when, in this case, playing on the putting greens.
Here is an example of the type of ball marker in question:
- The best online sources for rules information are the actual websites of the R&A and USGA – the two governing bodies under which the rules are created, monitored, and reviewed.
This is primarily based on Rule 4.3a(I)/I, which is an interpretation on Rule 4.3a in the latest version of the official Rules of Golf.
- One must be careful about reading articles online about the Rules of Golf – often they are misinterpreted which is why I would advise only to follow the rules book and/or discuss with a rules official if necessary.
- Sharing articles that are incorrect would be teaching golfers the wrong information, which of course nobody wants. We all know how difficult the rules and their interpretations can be so I would be hesitant to assume people’s comments/opinions from online articles are Alwayscorrect.make sure the individuals involved are qualified in the rules!
- It is very important to remember that training aids are not permitted to be used on the golf course, during a competitive round of golf.
Because the ball marker in question offers the ability to gauge slope, it is not legal.
Part 6 of the Equipment Rules also covers tees, gloves, shoes, clothing, use of tape, distance measuring devices (DMD’s) and the use of alignment devices. It is quite an extensive section on permissible equipment in the game and gives a real insight into the mindset and framework used when equipment is being considered for use within the rules.
This is also backed up by Part 6 of the Equipment Rules
If you enjoyed the article and found it helpful, feel free to drop me an email at the above address, quote the code SORACH, and be entered into a prize draw!
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 me at churley@dubaigolf.com.
Other relevant points in line with this Rule of Golf:
refers to Rule 4.3 and also notes that “features designed to measure, gauge or interpret slope” are illegal.
Tournament Cancellation Policy
The new season will officially kick off on October 8th with the Mixed Season Opener on the Majlis.
Just like that the summer is over and we head into a packed 2022/23 Tournament Calendar. Please do keep an eye out for the full schedule which will be released via email, the Member Whatsapp group, as well as being displayed around the club.
Included under the tab ‘Entry Form’ for each tournament on Viya will be a ‘Tournament Information’ sheet. This will contain information such as the shotgun times, format of play, where to signing up alone or in pairs/team, entry deadlines, prize breakdowns and the entry fee to name a few. We hope this will help to clarify lots of frequently asked questions.
The club cancellation policy of 72hrs applies to events. The tournament fee will be charged for late cancellations and no shows.
Emirates Match Play Championships
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Tournament Information Sheets / Entry Form
The draws for the Emirates Match Play Championships will be released in early October. All participants are reminded to read the respective format sheets to be clear on the rules prior to commencing their matches.
TOURNAMENTS
E P TEMBE R Tue 6th Ladies Stableford Competition 8.30am Shotgun Faldo Tue 13th Ladies Scotch Foursomes Competition 8.30am Shotgun Majlis Sat 17th 7.30am & 1.30pm Shotgun Faldo Sun 18th Titleist Dubai Golf Pairs Championship - Final 1.30pm Shotgun Majlis Tue 20th Ladies 'Hidden Holes' Competition 8.30am Shotgun Faldo Sat 24th OMA Emirates “Medalford” Championship 7.30am & 1.30pm Shotgun Majlis Sun 25th Mike Gerbich Cup 1.30pm Shotgun Majlis Tue 27th Ladies Monthly Medal sponsored by Park Hyatt Dubai 8.30am Shotgun Majlis O C T OBE R Sat 1st Gents Seniors Championship 1.30pm Shotgun Majlis Tue 4th Ladies Season Opener 8.30am Shotgun Majlis Sat 8th Mixed Season Opener 1.00pm Shotgun Majlis Tue 11th Ladies Monthly Medal sponsored by Park Hyatt Dubai 8.30am Shotgun Majlis Sat 15th OMA Emirates “Medalford” Championship 7.30am & 1.00pm Shotgun Majlis Sun 16th Junior Open 8.35am - 11.35am Tee times Faldo Tue 18th Ladies Pairs Betterball Competition 8.30am Shotgun Majlis Sun 23rd EGC BMW Championship 1.00pm Shotgun Majlis Tue 25th Ladies Pink Ball Competition 8.30am Shotgun Majlis Sat 29th Clubhouse Trophy 1.00pm Shotgun Majlis Sun 30th Al Dobowi Emirates Mixed Amateur Open 1.00pm Shotgun Majlis N O V E M BE R Tue 1st Ladies Halloween Scramble 8.30am Shotgun Faldo Sat 5th Diwali Scramble 1.00pm Shotgun Majlis
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Emirates Red Hot Open 2022
Saturday 20th August 2022
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Mark Hughes was crowned the 2022 Champion with a score of 38 points. A superb back nine of 20 points for Mark included gross birdies at the Par 4 17th and the Par 5 18th holes. In runner up position was Ken Owiti with 36 points and a better back nine score. This was down to net birdies on the 10th, 11th, 14th & 18th holes resulting in a back nine of 22
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There were also two nearest the pin competitions. These were won by Arif Shuja on the 4th hole, and Niels Zilkens on the 15th hole.
Division, Sanjay Dhandsa won with a score of 38 points. His round included gross eagles on both the 13th and 17th holes! James Yeomans was runner up with 37 points.
Emirates Golf Club hosted its annual Red Hot Open competition this past week. A fun event which sees both men (3/4 handicap) and women (full handicap) play from the red tees, offering a different, but no means easier, challenge! The event is a stableford format, with the overall winner being awarded from the net division.
Emirates Golf Club hosted the final fixture of the Dubai Golf Colleague Golf Championship on Wednesday 31st August 2022. The ever-popular annual event sees colleagues from each of the three clubs, EGC, JGE & Creek, plus Topgolf, get together for an afternoon of golf. The combined scores across the three fixtures will decide the 2022 winners.
In the pairs event, Kevin Dike and Jayakumar Jaya from Emirates GC won with a score of 50 points. Mohammad Arshad and Asim Ali from JGE came second with a score of 48 points. In third place was Jay Gurung and Sabin Khanal from JGE with 46
Hole #7 – Tom Rigby (Dubai Creek)
OVERALL WINNERS
Emirates Golf Club, 831 points
where the best 10 scores from the 12 pairs counted, Emirates Golf Club used their home advantage to win with a score of 385 points. Dubai Creek came second with 366 points, while JGE had 364 points to finish third.
Dubai Golf Colleague Golf Championship
The overall winners of the Dubai Golf Colleague Golf Championship 2022 was Emirates Golf Club with a total score of 1,216 points. Jumeirah Golf Estates came second with a score of 1,125 points, with Dubai Creek third on 1,110 points.
Winner in the Silver Division (17 handicap and below) was Monica Palao with a solid score of 36 points.
Hole #15 – Julius (JGE)
Tuesday 6th September 2022
3rd Place – Dubai Creek, 744 points
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Wednesday 31st August 2022
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Hole #4 – Jega (Emirates Golf Club)
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Ladies Stableford Competition
Emirates Golf Club hosted the first Ladies Stableford Competition of the new season. A total of 27 ladies competed on the Faldo Course.
The overall winner was Deirdre Kemp, with an impressive 39 points on her return to Emirates Golf Club.
Our Bronze Division (18 handicap and above) was won by Martha Wong with an impressive 37 points total.
There were four nearest to the pin competitions.
PAIRS EVENT
Hole #11 – Abhi Rana (JGE)
2nd Place – Jumeirah Golf Estates, 761 points
ON COURSE EVENTS
After the first two fixtures, the cumulative scores were as
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AGRONOMY
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Well summer for the Golf Course maintenance team means closures and projects. It’s never easy during the hotter months but do feel we have achieved quite a lot and wanted to give you an insight of what was done and still ongoing leading into the cooler and busy months.
Course Closures
We had 2 course closures for each course this summer as we have done in the past. This is when we do our cultural practices like hollow coring and heavy topdressing. It was the first time the Majlis greens have had any major work done to them as they are still classed as in their infancy. What we wanted to achieve with the Majlis work was to help the levels of the greens and take out any high areas we might have. This was done by scarifying the greens aggressively. The heavy sand then helped with really getting the levels and encourage the grass to grow through.
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The driving range got a full redesign this summer. We closed for 3 weeks to achieve this and very happy with the result. We enlarged the target greens and shaped some so they cater for both ends of the range.
We are very much looking forward to the coming golfing season and hope you enjoy the changes we have made on both courses.
As the whole of last summer was about the greens, we felt there was a lot more jobs we wanted to do this summer and the list below is a snapshot of what was achieved since June 2022.
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Majlis Projects
• Leveling of greens surrounds that we felt we too high and not uniform to the edge of the greens.
Faldo Projects
Practice Areas
• Leveling tees that were quite bad due to being divoted over time. Some needed a bit more work so was turfed or re sprigged.
• We managed to do a great job on Tropical Signal Grass eradication this summer. Its not fully gone but happy with what was achieved and will continue next summer.
• 9th Green side cart path. It was always felt that the grass to the right of the green got very worn from cart traffic, so putting the cart path will negate that and improve turf quality.
Chipping green was also redesigned and sprigged with the grass we have on the Majlis greens. This grass came from our nursery which comes in very handy for projects like this.
The grass we brought in was turf grass and is Paspalum type. This grass is strong and will present very well throughout the year.
• 13th tee extension on the side of the Ladies 9th tee. This is so it can be used not only for the Desert Classic.
• Entrances to grass areas from cart paths have been fixed so not a huge step to drive over.
The Faldo course had its usual work done to it and very happy with how quick they recovered from our the work carried out. This shows they are in good health and look forward to bringing the height of cut down as the temperatures cools and get those great speeds again.
• Filling in the gap between the fairways on hole 13. This is so we can make it easier for the shorter hitters.
• 7th Tee extension to increase surface area and can spread wear even more.
It is my pleasure to welcome you back to Emirates Golf Club after this year’s summer break, with plenty going on at the club as we approach what is set to be an exciting conclusion to 2022, with the FIFA World Cup and an exciting festive period to come.
Spike Bar and Terrace
Tag along with your group to Spike Bar for some amazing happy hour offers. Our daily happy hour is from 6pm to 8pm on our selected wine, Spirits, and bottled beer. There are also some great combo meal deals available too.
Dear Members,
Every Saturday & Sunday Spike Bar offers you a Weekend Roast from12.00pm to 6.00pm. Indulge in a plate of your choice of Beef Roast or Roast Pork Belly served with roasted root vegetables, Yorkshire pudding & gravy for AED 100 per person, or upgrade your meal to include two pints of hops for AED 195 per person. On Sundays, enjoy a classic Sunday Roast Buffet for AED 100 per person starting at 7.30pm, as well as Spike’s weekly Sunday Quiz Night hosted by Phil Richardson.
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carine
Come experience breakfast at Carine on Saturdays and Sunday from 9am to 1 pm. You can start your day on weekends with basket of bread and pastries with a selection of eggs cooked to perfection. Our signature pain perdu or freshly made waffles with chocolate sauce and Chantilly cream will surely make your weekend mornings bright and sweet.
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SPIKE BAR NEW MENU
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Have you tried our essentially thirst quenchers yet??
Our cooking workshop takes place 2 times a month. We invite all our customers to join us along with their little one and spend some quality time creating the art.
Jones the Grocer
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For a limited time remaining, enjoy Jones’ summer dinner deal for AED 66, valid until September 30th. This 2 course menu has a great variety of Starters and main courses. You can even upgrade this meal to a 3 courses for just AED 10.
The wine and cheese continues for the rest of season as this seems to be our members favourite Fridays. Friday nights at the club are synonymous with a warm atmosphere, limitless cheese, charcutrie and wine at Jones the Grocer for just AED 199 along with the live jazz music.
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The Essential Green has been our customers favourites. What is yours? They are completely vegan and made with real fruits and no sugar, you can indulge them any time of the day all year.
Pools & Huts
Looks like the smoothies have been the best sellers in the huts to beat the heat for the golfers. Have you tried the mini snacks yet? Ask our staff for the menu so that you can enjoy them while you are on the go.
Smoothies
New Arrival DINING
Emirates Pavilion
Our new pavilion is all set, and we are taking bookings already. The venue will be launched ahead of the bulk of this winter’s football activity. You may start hosting any meeting, private events with us and make them memorable. For more details kindly get in touch with our events team.
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UPDATERECREATION
Over the summer, we have been working hard improving certain areas of the facilities. Our Swimming Pool had a deep clean and chlorination and has had small works done in and around the pool to enhance the area. We have introduced new towels, and we will replace most of the sun loungers and umbrellas on September 15th. Our Squash courts have also seen some work, with the flooring on both courts being completely replaced. This has been much needed and brings the courts back up to a excellent standard. Our new Padel/Par 3 clubhouse will also hopefully be completed soon and ready to welcome you!
HEAD OF RECREATION Dougie Gair
The sessions will be available to all golf club members and children can avail of a free trial session with Elite Sports, with the schedule of sessions as follows:
•4.00Tuesday– 5.00pm (3 – 6 years)
Elite Sports Academy, swimming provider at Emirates Golf Club are delighted to return this September. On top of their 7-day-a-week swimming programme at the club, Elite Sports are delighted to offer a brand-new gymnastics academy, available for children aged 3 – 10 years of age, for both girls and boys.
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•5.00 – 6.00pm (7 – 10 years)
•9.00Sunday – 10.00am (3 – 6 years)
I hope that this finds you well and welcome to the start of another season at Emirates Golf Club!
Free sessions will commence on Sunday to begin with, starting Sunday 4thSeptember 2022, and you can register your child via www. elitesports.ae or calling 04 554 5916.
•10.00 – 11.00am (7 – 10 years)
Elite cannot wait to welcome children new and old to both their Gymnastics & Swimming sessions this season.
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Many Dougiethanks,
We also have both Gymnastics and Aqua Aerobics Forunderway!ourother classes, please see the below table for what we have on offer for members of all ages!
For more information on any of the above, please contact FitLab Reception on 04 417 9850 or erecreation@dubaigolf.com.
In other news, we are delighted to have Let’s Dance by Sasha King at FitLab. Let’s Dance are at Emirates Golf Club every Wednesday & Saturday from 1-9pm and give members the opportunity to learn all forms of dance from Ballroom to Wedding to Party. If you are interested and want to learn more, please contact Sasha on +971 58 658 1162.
Yin Yoga with Arathi Appaiah Let’s Dance with Sasha King Zumba with Olesya Daher Elite Swim Academy Pilates by Jeanique ZATA Tennis Academy Karate with Paolo Gandini The Flying DAF Squash Academy Personal Training with Fit Lab Instructors Padel Academy
As always, please reach out direct to myself should you have any questions or queries of a Recreation kind.
excellence and delivering operational improvements to enhance all golf, leisure and dining experiences for members and visitors. This includes adding Aldar’s clubs to the popular Viya App, giving its members unrivalled rewards and access to golf, leisure and dining
VIYA
Viya Golf, part of wasl Hospitality & Leisure, has entered into a management deal with Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties (“Aldar”), to manage its golf operations (courses and clubhouses), leisure facilities, and all dining outlets at some of the world’s finest golf courses; Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club.
The new agreement, effective 1st September 2022, sees Viya Golf look at all aspects of the golf operations; maintaining areas of existing
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Executive Officer, Christopher May, said: “We are proud to announce the addition of Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club to our golf
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Klaus Assmann, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Hotels and Hospitality said: “Our golf portfolio includes some of the world’s best courses and complements our diverse range of leisure and hospitality assets located
portfolio. We are excited by our new relationship with Aldar. We will deploy our best-in-class golf services, dining, leisure and management expertise, alongside industry leading technologies, to not only deliver Abu Dhabi’s very best golf and leisure experiences but to grow the game of golf and help drive tourism in the Emirate.”
The Arabian Gulf’s first beach-front golf course, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is a Par 72 links courses set amongst a stunning eco-conscious landscape. Designed by golf legend, Gary Player, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has a total yardage starting at 5,290, although the course can be extended to 7,784 yards for professional tournaments. More than 60 bunkers, three salt-water lakes and restored sand dunes provide breath-taking on-course hazards.
Viya is the region’s fastest-growing golf business, transforming and modernising the game across the Middle East through technologyled innovation. Alongside its sister business, Dubai Golf, Viya forms part of wasl Hospitality & Leisure’s diverse, fast-growing golf and leisure portfolio. The Group holds the regional license for the widely popular Topgolf entertainment venues, in addition to developing and operating its successful golf booking, lifestyle and membership app. Viya also recently launched the new golf holidays booking website, Viya Holidays, to help grow inbound tourism to the UAE.
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Yas Acres Golf & Country Club offers both world-class golf and a country club experience, the Fry/Straka-designed 3700 yard nine-hole golf course is nestled across 130 acres within one of the capital’s most in-demand communities, Yas Acres. The floodlit Par36 course features long holes, large bunkers and water in play on four of the holes to offer fun for golfers of all levels.
Yas Links Abu Dhabi is a true links golf course, perfectly located on the western shores Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. Home to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships and consistently ranking in the Top 50 world’s golf courses, Yas Links is a must-visit golf destination for residents and tourists alike. The Kyle Phillips designed 18-hole course presents a challenging test to all golfers, whilst the 9-hole par 3 course and flood-lit practice facilities, complete with Toptracer, complete Yas Links.
at two of Abu Dhabi’s most desirable destinations, Yas Island and Saadiyat Island. With Viya Golf, we hope to further expand the experience at our courses, attracting even more visitors from local communities, the wider region and overseas.”
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many people escaped the heat through July and August and so the Club was a great deal quieter than the previous two summers. This has allowed us to make significant progress on the golf courses and with the training of team members in our restaurants and the golf operation.
Stephen Hubner
CLUB MANAGER
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I hope that you are keeping well and that you are enjoying the slightly cooler weather here in
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It has been wonderful to see the restaurants buzzing over the last couple of weeks since most people have returned from holiday. The recent quiz in Crafty Fox was a big success and the enhancements to Al Botanica and the pool bar have been very well received.
Restaurants
Over at the Tennis Academy, Tap & Grill has reopened after a short closure. The inside of the restaurant received a small refurbishment and new furniture, while the outside grass areas have been levelled to allow for increased capacity for the busy season ahead. The new furniture for outside will arrive at the beginning of October.
Our Italian and Indian offerings Bussola and Kasturi continue to prove popular with our members. If you haven’t tried them yet, then I highly recommend you do so. They both provide wonderful dining experiences!
CLUB UPDATE
Introducing Our New Golf Pro Charlotte
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We are delighted to welcome our new golf pro at the academy Charlotte Austwick. Charlotte comes is a British PGA Professional who brings a wealth of experience in coaching people of all ages and abilities. Please give her a warm welcome when you see her around the Club.
This year’s summer aeration projects are now complete, and our Golf Course Superintendent Stuart Horwood and his Agronomy Team are delighted with what has been achieved on both courses. Significant progress has been made in recent months with the removal of the invasive weed grasses, particularly on the Fire course. The landscaping projects to improve the look and playability of the desert and mulch areas continue to produce excellent results.
The re-grassing of the golf academy short game area has been successful. The new Paspalum surfaces will provide members with an enhanced experience for their practice and are growing well. We expect to open the much-improved academy at the beginning of November.
Captain’s Day
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Steve Drake and Sheila McIlroy, have done an outstanding job in their roles, and we are all looking forward to creating a special day for our members to celebrate their year. The event is going to incorporate golf on both courses plus some great on-course food and drinks and a very fancy dinner afterwards. So that we can make the event extra memorable we are looking for sponsorship support.
We are excited to have started the planning for our inaugural Captain’s Golf Day which will take place in OurDecember.ClubCaptains,
If you are interested, then please let me know or speak to Steve or Sheila. More on the event will be announced soon. Thank you once again for all your support of our wonderful Club and for taking the time to read this update. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Warm StephenWishes,
Markus Nielsen – Golf Intern
GOLF EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Stephen Wilson
UPDATEGOLF
I hope this finds you well, it has been lovely seeing so many of you return over recent weeks from your Summer breaks, we hope you are enjoying being back at the club!
For those of you who have not had the chance yet to meet Markus, let me introduce you. Markus is a longstanding Dubai Creek member having grown up here in the UAE. He is currently studying a Sports Management Degree at the University of Northern Denmark and is spending three months with us here at Jumeirah Golf Estates to develop his knowledge of Club Management. You will see Markus around the club until the end of October so please make sure to keep an eye out for him!
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Alex Mickleburgh – Pro Sports International
GOLF UPDATE
Our colleagues have enjoyed further benchmarking trips this month combined with 59 Club Training. We have used the down time this Summer to ensure that our Golf Operations Team have all the tools possible to continue to develop. The team have enjoyed trips to Arabian Ranches Golf Club and The Els Club combined with two training days with 59 Club Director, Mark Bull.
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new Retail Manager & Custom Fitting Specialist, Alex Mickleburgh. Alex joins us with a wealth of experience having been based at The Els Club for the last 5 years. He will be your go to man for all retail needs and equipment upgrades. If you do require any assistance, please reach out to Alex on email at alex@prosports.ae.
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Colleague Benchmarking Trip & Training
Kind StephenRegards,Wilson
Weekly Captain Match
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As we approach the main season again, a gentle reminder of our weekly Captain Match on a Tuesday morning, for those who are not aware, each week Steve Drake (Club Captain) & myself take to the course around 6:30am with two of our members for a friendly and sociable match. If you would like to register your interest, please reach out to me at swilson@dubaigolf.com and we will arrange our game!
Goodbye Song!
JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES
Thank you for your continued support at the club, we are very much looking forward to the cooler temperatures coming for us to all enjoy our golf that little bit more!
It is with mixed emotion that I inform you all of Song’s departure from Jumeirah Golf Estates. Song will finish up with us on Saturday, 27th August. During his time at the club, Song has built up fabulous relationships with our members and we are proud that he is now going to go on to pastures new with fond memories of the club and some incredible experiences. Thanks for everything Song, we wish you all the best!
The club offers two levels of credit for successful referrals: • Full Single and Family or Corporate Membership – both parties would earn AED 1,500 • Weekday Single and Family or Young Professional Membership – both parties would earn AED 1,000 The following membership categories do not qualify for the program: Student Golf, Junior Golf, Temporary Memberships, Summer Pass, Academy, Overseas Golf, Spouse or additional adult memberships, add-ons (such as PH Lagoon and Leisure Add-on) *Terms & conditions apply REFER A FRIEND AND BE REWARDED Introduce and encourage a new member to join your club and you and the new member will each receive a credit to your respective member accounts Contact your respective Membership Team to learn more.
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DINING UPDATE
I hope you are all well. With summer’s end approaching the cooler season and have plenty planned for the coming months. Stay tuned to keep up to date with all our events and promotions!
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER
Gabriel Bertea
JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES
We are pleased to announce that our classic Friday Quiz Nights with Quizmaster Robert Duce have returned! On Friday 7th October, gather your group’s best brainboxes and test your knowledge at Crafty Fox’s Friday quiz night with exciting prizes to be won. Make sure to take advantage of the happy hour from 6pm - 8pm with your favourite beverages starting from AED Book35.your table at dubaigolf.com/craftyfox/quiz
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Quiz Night at Crafty Fox
44 Chivas Regal Whiskey Dinner at Kasturi On Friday 23rd September from 7.30pm onwards, indulge in a specially curated four-course Set Menu, paired with a varied selection of Chivas Regal Whiskeys for AED 420 per person. Appetizers | Chivas 12YO First Course | Chivas 13YO Bourbon Mains | Chivas 13YO Sherry Desserts | Chivas 18YO Book your table dubaigolf.com/kasturi-chivasat JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES DINE WITH US
This Halloween, our beloved clubhouse will be transformed into a supernatural clubhouse of horrors for a day of frightening fun and ghoulish games and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring live entertainment, prizes for the best dressed families, a haunted maze and much more, be prepared for a day of spook-tacular activities! Stay tuned for more within the coming month!
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Following on from the great success of our last edition of ‘The Great Brew Tour’ at Tap & Grill, we’re thrilled to announce its return, bigger and better than ever. Taking place on the new terrace at Crafty Fox over two weekends (14th – 16th & 21st – 23rd October), get ready to enjoy a range of German brews and classic street-foods as well as pub games, live music and more. Stay tuned for more information within the coming weeks!
The Great Brew Tour: Oktoberfest
Halloween Brunch & Clubhouse of Horrors
Junior Programmes Dubai Creek Academies golf.academy@hyatt.comwww.dubaicreekresort.com/dubai-creek-academies dubaicre e kacadem i es Exciting junior programmes for golf, tennis, and padel awaits. Children can discover their next favorite sport & enhance their skills further at the Dubai Creek Academies situated in the iconic Dubai Creek Resort. • Available for a variety of ages • All abilities welcome • Sessions are run by Academy Professionals For more information, call 04 205 4666 or email us be scanning the QR Code. 04 205 4666
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Some may have also noticed a marked reduction in the grain on the greens, which will likely make for friendlier putting statistics. Here’s to low scoring this season!
DUBAI CREEK
CAPTAIN’SMESSAGE
I hope you have enjoyed a restful summer and welcome back to those who have been travelling.
Dear Members,
As you may have seen, the golf course maintenance team has had a busy summer and have made big strides in tackling the paspalum and crab grass growth, alongside various other works and tree planting. The heavy summer maintenance works are now paying off and there are different challenges to master with the extension of several green side fringes and runoff areas, which has received positive feedback.
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The UAE golf season is almost upon us and there are a number of golfing events to look forward to through to the end of the year with a few special events in the making. We will also be running a ‘CaptainPro Challenge’ for those who wish to take on myself or Beatrice and Mike Major (or one of the professionals). Details of the format and how to challenge us will be released soon.
DUBAI CREEK CAPTAIN Burrow
The coming months will also see the commencement of this seasons UAE Scratch League, where our mens team will be looking to rekindle form of past years after narrowly missing out on the knock-out stages of the event last year. Best of luck to the team.
Best MaxWishes,Burrow
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GOLF TOURNAMENTS&
Relief from a sprinkler head is only granted if your ball or stance is interfered with. The line of play, between your ball and the hole, is not covered in this ruling. For example, if you are putting from off the green and there is a sprinkler between yourself and the hole, unfortunately you do not get free relief!
Prior to 2019, the search time for a lost ball was 5 minutes. Since the rule change, you now have 3 minutes! The clock begins when you begin the search for the ball, not after you have hit your shot. If the ball is not found in the 3 minutes, the ball is considered lost.
Sandy Waste Areas are deemed part of the General Area as defined in the Rules of Golf. Players can ground their club in these areas without penalty. Bunkers are distinguishable from waste areas by there being a rake present. Sandy waste areas do not have a rake present. When a ball lies in a sandy waste area, relief can be taken if the intended swing line is affected by the line of earth between the grass bank and the sand. The ball can be dropped in the waste area, at the nearest point of relief and no nearer the hole.
Before the season gets well underway, I would like to bring your attention to the rules of golf. Please see below some rules of the game which I see most commonly misunderstood here at Dubai Creek.
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Sprinkler Heads
DIRECTOR OF GOLF Major
Giving Advice
Lastly… Don’t forget our Local Rules regarding Sandy Waste Areas
Searching for a Lost Ball
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During a friendly game, many golfers simply ask their playing partner what the line they should take for a 10ft putt, or, whilst on the tee what iron they hit. This behavior is fairly normal for a friendly game, however is against the Rules of Golf in competitive play. Of course, the exception to this ruling would be in a team event.
Rules of Golf
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Overall Runner-Up - Rohit Menon (72)
Titleist Dubai Red Hot Open
Gross Winner - Hannah Alan & Glory Xavier (38 Points)
Overall Runner-Up - Christian Klynge & Celeste Cordova (45 Points)
Ladies Net Division Winner - Irun Kim (61)
Overall Winner - Raghav Gulati & Wenji Li (47 Points)
Mens Division 1 Winner - Kamal Akhras (72)
PING Dubai Creek Open 2022
Overall Winner - Paul Abouchacra (68)
Third – Wenjie Li (37 points)
Best Gross - Max Burrow (72)
The Open Championship
Overall Champion - Jamie Roslyn Camero (70)
Winner - Harry Chandler (39 points)
Runner-Up – Anders Kron (38 points)
Mens Division 2 Winner - Mark Phoenix (69)
Mens Net Division Winner - Tauseef Khan (64)
TOURNAMENTS & RESULTS
DG OMA Emirates Monthly Medal
HEAD OF ACADEMIES Tidmarsh
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DUBAI CREEK
ACADEMYUPDATE
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With the new season upon us, make sure you make the most of the nice weather and attend the Dubai Creek Academies for a whole host of social activities and lesson offerings. From Padel to Golf to Tennis we have you covered! Activities such as ladies coffee morning, junior development programmes, social evenings and coaching sessions are all readily available at the wonderfully situated creek academy.
TUESDAY SOCIAL NIGHT 20:00-21:30
TUESDAY SOCIAL NIGHT 20:00-21:30
22nd September, Thursday PBI DOUBLESELITE 07:30-09:30
15th September, Thursday PBI ELITE DOUBLES 07:30-09:30
17th September, Saturday
MONDAY SOCIAL PAR3 19:00-20:30
1st September, Thursday
PBI OPENINGSEASONDOUBESTOURNAMENT 08:00-12:0016:00-21:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
LADIES COFFEE MORNING 08:00-08:45
GET INTO GOLF
PROGRAMMEJUNIOR 13:30-14:30
19th September, Monday JUNIORPROGRAMMETENNIS 16:00-19:00
23rd September, Friday
GET INTO GOLF
PROGRAMMEJUNIOR 08:00-09:0009:00-10:0010:00-11:0017:00-18:00
10th September, Saturday
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
18th September, Sunday
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24th September, Saturday JUNIORPROGRAMMETENNIS 08:00-11:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 17:00-18:00
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 17:00-18:00
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
25th September, Sunday PBI SEASON OPENING DOUBES TOURNAMENT 08:00-12:0016:00-21:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMMEPADEL 17:00-18:00
TUESDAY SOCIAL NIGHT 20:00-21:30
30th September, Friday
JUNIOR PROGRAMMEPADEL 17:00-18:00
5th September, Monday PRO-AM DOUBLES 19:00-21:00
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
GET INTO GOLF
JUNIOR PROGRAMMEPADEL 17:00-18:00
9th September, Friday
29th September, Thursday PBI DOUBLESELITE 07:30-09:30
GOLF ACADEMY
PSJ BOXING SKIP LIKE THE
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 08:00-09:0009:00-10:0010:00-11:0017:00-18:00
PROGRAMMEJUNIOR 09:00-10:0010:00-11:0017:00-18:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
LADIESMORNINGCOFFEE 08:00-08:45
DATE TENNIS ACADEMY PADEL ACADEMY
VILLA MEMBERS PADEL OPEN DAY 18:00-22:00
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LADIESMORNINGCOFFEE 08:00-08:4519:00-19:45
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Take a look at the below timetable to see the upcoming activities planned in the coming months and call the creek academy team today to get involved!
07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
12th September, Monday PRO-AM DOUBLES 19:00-21:00
2nd September, Friday
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PRO-AM DOUBLES 19:00-21:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMMEPADEL 10:00-11:00
20th September, Tuesday JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME 17:00-19:00
6th September, Tuesday
13th September, Tuesday
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
21stWednesdaySeptember, JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME 16:00-19:00
8th September, Thursday PBI ELITE DOUBLES 07:30-09:30
JUNIORPROGRAMMETENNIS 17:00-19:00
27th September, Tuesday JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME 17:00-19:00
28thWednesdaySeptember, JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME 16:00-19:00
16th September, Friday DOUBLES & BUBBLES 19:00-21:00
LADIES COFFEE MORNING 08:00-08:45
JUNIORPROGRAMMETENNIS 17:00-19:00
4th September, Sunday
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 17:00-18:00
26th September, Monday JUNIORPROGRAMMETENNIS 16:00-19:00
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
PRO-AM DOUBLES 19:00-21:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 13:30-14:30
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 13:30-14:30
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
11th September, Sunday
LADIESMORNINGCOFFEE 08:00-08:45
GET INTO GOLF 10:00-11:00
PROGRAMMEJUNIOR 17:00-18:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 17:00-18:00
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2022
TUESDAY SOCIAL NIGHT 20:00-21:30
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 09:00-10:0010:00-11:0017:00-18:00
3rd September, Saturday
FITNESS ACADEMY
JUNIOR PROGRAMME 17:00-18:00
GET INTO GOLF 07:30-08:3018:00-19:00
JUNIOR PROGRAMMEPADEL 17:00-18:00
With the support of RAKBANK, we have been able to offer new and improved prizes and promotions for our RAKBANK Leagues, resulting in the largest number of entries to the Leagues so far. Get in touch with us soon to book your spot for the next round and be in with the chance to have amazing fun and win some amazing prizes!
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Walton
TOPGOLFUPDATE
Mike
Dear friends,
TOPGOLF DUBAI
What a great start to 2022 we have had! Looking back on the past year has been a pleasure, as we begin to really appreciate what a special place Topgolf has been for everyone since opening. Through the ups and downs of a tricky 2021, it is encouraging to see how we have grown from strength to strength and have dived in to this year with even more excitement and ambition. The first two months of 2022 have gone by so fast, and with so much to look forward to, we have no intention of slowing down.
When we say Ladies Night, you know what that means. Our new booking system makes it easier than ever to organise your ultimate Ladies Night experience at Topgolf Dubai. Let us cure your Monday Blues with food, drinks and classic gameplay - don’t miss out, spaces fill up fast!
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To finish up, we would again like to thank you all so much for your continued support. It makes us so happy to see everyone have an amazing time at our venue, and we are really excited to welcome everyone back to Topgolf for what is going to be an even bigger and better year.
Finally, we can’t wait for everyone to try out our new menu that has just launched. We have added over twenty dishes to our
We have an exciting addition to the venue in the new Topgolf Garden, located outside of mini golf on the lower ground floor. Head down and check out the Topgolf Garden to chill out with great food, great drinks, great views and great people.
The new month sees the beginning of so many extra additions to Topgolf Dubai. Including our brand new Topgolf Sunday Funday Brunch which has proven to be a fan favourite. Including two hours of food, refreshments, classic Topgolf gameplay and guaranteed good vibes in Dubai’s favourite entertainment venue - this is Brunch like you’ve never experienced it before.
Mike TopgolfDirectorWaltonofOperationsDubai
Dubai Golf members can avail their exclusive 25% food and beverage discount at Topgolf Dubai.
Discount is not applicable on Game Play or on any promotions.
For more on what’s happening at Topgolf, please be sure to visit topgolfdubai.ae or connect with us on any of our socials to keep up to date.
already tasty menu and are so excited for visitors to sink their teeth in to so much good new food (especially the lamb burger). Compliments to the chef!
SALES & CUSTOM FITTING SPECIALIST PROSPORTS INTERNATIONAL
Graham Forbes
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We are pleased to announce the New TSR driver range from Titleist. A refined design from the previous TSI model which elevates every aspect of performance. Titleist has a reputation for excellence, and it is clear to see that from its tour launch date there where 4 wins out of 8 tournaments from players putting it in the bag straight away, and its 6th overall since its inception on tour. The most notable of these wins was the 150th open at St Andrews won by Titleist’s own Cameron Smith.
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The new TSR range features several subtle refinements that make it faster through the air. Your same swing will result in more clubhead speed simply through eliminating resistance. The new face technology increases ball speed from every strike across the face even on miss-hits. The new TSR range offers the same surefit technology to maximize your ball flight through correct positioning of weights and through the sleeve to dial in on your desired ball flight.
To find out more and for fitting enquiries please contact your retail manager and custom fitting expert to maximize your potential from the tee to gain more enjoyment from your game today!
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Wasl 51 in Jumeirah is fast becoming one of the trendiest restaurant hubs in Dubai with a number of home-grown concepts from boutique coffee shops to insta-worthy cafes offering the perfect setting to catch up with friends and enjoy delicious dishes.
Mara Lounge and Restaurant is no exception and is sure to tick the box of all your foodie cravings, offering cuisines from different countries across the globe, at a budget-friendly rate. Customer satisfaction is at the forefront of their restaurant, so you can expect nothing but the highest quality of service and
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Menu
As well as a relaxing interior, Mara Lounge provides an outstanding service to ensure a memorable dining experience from start to finish.
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Mara Pink Penne Pasta - Mara Lounge signature pink pasta with grilled chicken
Menu highlights include:
Grilled Salmon - Succulent salmon fillet served with mash potato and asparagus
The expansive menu at Mara lounge will leave you spoiled for choice, with a great selection of items from light and healthy breakfast dishes to main courses that will leave you full and satisfied.
Breakfast Platter - Combination of labneh, smashed avocado, cherry tomato, compote, scrambled egg with fresh black truffle, simit bread, french toast with whipping cream & maple syrup
Atmosphere
Coffee connoisseurs will relish in its extensive variety of specialty coffee, crafted with love by the Ministry of coffee team, serving everything from cold brews to cream affogato - the latte art is definitely worth it too.
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Desserts are definitely not to go a miss with its unique selection of treats including Lotus Drama and Galaxy Cheesecake, there are options to satisfy the sweet tooth of all individuals!
The relaxing ambiance is present as soon as you walk through the door at Mara Lounge and Restaurant with its bright and welcoming interior of calming neutral tones and high ceilings. The modern art covering the walls, as well as decorative plants will make you feel right at home. Take a walk up the winding stairs to the 2nd level terrace with open views of the restaurant below.
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