Editor: Paula Savage
Autumn - Issue # 10
Editorial, by Paula Savage….. Welcome to the new golfing season. Hopefully you had a good summer, whether you braved it here in Dubai or travelled further afield. The good news is the heat and humidity is easing and winter is on its way. Congratulations to Matthew Perry and his team with the work they have put in to the golf course over the summer months, and with the overseeding taking place at the moment, we will soon be seeing and enjoying the benefits of all this hard work. Despite the heat of the summer, competitions did continue here at Dubai Creek as you will see from our golfing round up. There have been plenty of changes happening over the summer both inside the Club and with personnel in the various departments. The splendid new look Lakeview has reopened, with the extended terrace area due to open shortly. All the food and beverage outlets have some exciting promotions for the coming months, and the festive season is almost upon us, so I do hope you will take advantage and enjoy the social side of the Club. The new golfing season brings a packed calendar of competitions so be sure to check with reception or on the website and sign up for some fun, competitive golf. I look forward to seeing you out on the fairways enjoying a cooler round of golf, play well, until next time.
Hole in Ones
31st July - Congratulations to our Vice Club Captain, Patrick Morrow, on his hole in one on the 16th here at Dubai Creek using his 6-iron. Pat tells me it’s his first hole in one in 43 years of playing this game – so there’s hope for us all! (But I thought he was only 35?)
29th August - Congratulations to three times Dubai Creek Seniors Open Champion John Fellingham on making his second hole-in-one on the tough 8th hole using his trusty 7-iron! It’s John’s third hole-in-one, having also aced the 16th here - well done John, hope the skins money paid off the bar bill!
Happy Nappy News from our Pros Many congratulations to our Pro Jack Woods and his wife Chantal on the arrival of their first baby. Oliver George Woods was welcomed into the world on 29th August, weighing in at 8lb/3.6kg. No doubt Dad, Jack, has already got Oliver signed up as a Tottenham season ticket holder – good luck with that Oliver!!
Getting to know you….. Cennydd Mills, our new teaching Pro down at the Academy. Cen has joined us from the Ridgeway Golf Club, Cardiff, he has played on several different professional tours as well as our own MENA tour. He has also had the honour to represent Wales at every level of amateur golf. Cen tells me he doesn’t have much of a singing voice, but I’m yet to meet a Welshman who can’t sing – guess we’ll just have to wait until the members party to decide for ourselves! Andrew Walls recently joined Dubai Creek as the new Sport and Leisure Executive in the gym. Hailing from Dundee in Scotland, Andrew has been a personal trainer and sports coach for over 10 years, 6 of which were here in Dubai. As well as offering PT sessions to help you achieve your health and fitness goals, Andrew is currently working on developing a golf specific training program designed to improve player’s game – whatever your ability level. More details to follow. Mark Bautista, from the Philippines, is the new bar supervisor for Lakeview – and is a man of many talents! Mark is a Flair bartender (think Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail!) and is representing The Creek in Singapore this month in the Asia versus the World Flair bartending/mixology competition! Can’t wait to see him in action – wonder if he’ll let me have a go?!