Club Update

CLUB MANAGER

Emirates Golf Club

Dear Member

I do hope you have enjoyed the start of our 2022 – 2023 season and looking forward to the cooler weather as the region is welcoming a global audience for major events including the DP World Tour Championship, Earth Course (17-20th November), Abu Dhabi F1 (20th November) and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar (20th November – 18th December).

DP World Tour Championship

(17 - 20th November)

The Top players on the DP World Tour will compete over the Earth course from 17th – 20th November. Entry is free to the event all four days. In addition, due to capacity restrictions, 100 clubhouse passes per day will be made accessible for Emirates Golf Club members, these are available from Membership team on a first come first served basis. Please email Valance at Vdaniel@ dubaigolf.com (max 1 ticket per member).

During a busy November period please make sure you utilize your 11-day booking window whenever possible. Jumeirah Golf Estates members have increased reciprocal benefits during the period (with 7-day booking window) and in return Emirates Golf Club members have improved access during the Dubai Desert Classic closure in January 2023.

Football Central at Emirates Golf Club | 2022 FIFA World Cup

Many of you will know we have a strong tradition of hosting fan experiences for major sporting events including the FIFA World Cup, Euros and the Rugby World Cup.

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar promises to be an exciting time for our Fan Park in the newly opened Pavilion and event lawn. The Food & Beverage team will set up a fantastic experience for all football fans creating a family environment at the club. The Fan Park will include the Pavilion, a shaded tent on the lawn, grandstands, LED Screens, food trucks, entertainment and so much more. For more information and bookings please visit dubaigolf.com/footballcentral.

Golf Etiquette

With the new season in full swing, we must continue to focus on and improve etiquette across the board. 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). Thank you for your support as we try to improve this important part of the club experience. If you have ever played with a member or guest and feel their etiquette is well below par maybe nudge them to improve by sending them this link to a video I put together with Matt Perry our Golf Course Superintendent!

https://youtu.be/9N41RBOAexA

Emirates Golf Club Family Day

(Sunday 13th November)

As a test run for the Fan Park, we will be hosting a Family Day on the lawn on Sunday 13th November.

From 12 noon the ICC T20 Cricket Final will be screened followed by BBQ, entertainment, family fun and EPL matches on the big screens. Please join us with your family and friends.

Padel Tennis and Par 3 Reception

Our popular Padel Tennis and Par 3 operations have a new reception clubhouse. The new outlet has opened to the left of the Par 3 1st tee and includes shower facilities for your convenience if you require a quick shower and change before work!

Festive Period

Following the coat tails of the FIFA World Cup we head straight into the festive period.

For all Festive enquiries please reach out to the team at emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com.

Highlights include:

• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Festive Kickstarter Party – Saturday 3rd December from 7pm

• Turkey Takeaway

• Christmas Day Brunch

Hole 13 Faldo Course

Sir Nick Faldo played the Faldo Course at the end of October with Kevin Pietersen (Ex England Cricketer) and was pleased with the changes made to that hole over the summer. I hope you are enjoying the new par 4 or at least the extra length is helping with pace of play with less groups waiting for the green to clear!

General Housekeeping

The Member’s lounge is popular during the week for conference calls/virtual meetings. Several members conducting these calls do not have headsets, so this becomes quite disturbing for other members using the members’ lounge. Please show courtesy to other members with this regard.

Golf Course Booking Window

The top 10 spenders each month will receive an electronic voucher to book one tee time in advance of the 11-day window as a thank you for support of the Club. In addition, all members who re-join by 15th December will receive the same voucher as part of early bird renewal benefit.