Club Life magazine December 2019 by Jacqui Barry

Club Life

December 2019 | Issue 93

Editor: Jacqui Barry jaxdubai@gmail.com

Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greetings

3 Another busy month has just flown by at the Club and there seem to be so many events happening and certainly Club Life magazine comes around so very quickly (as all our contributors will tell you!) and with so much happening it increases in volume too!

The month of December is very busy as we head into the festive season. We have just recently had Diwali, Thanksgiving and National Day celebrations, and now Christmas. Isn’t it wonderful that we all embrace these occasions, regardless of our religion or nationality, which certainly makes living in Dubai so unique. There are going to be many festive events taking place in December at the Club so please check what’s going on

It’s the time of year too when we all have lot of family and friends visiting, mostly because they want to be with us, but also because it’s the best place in the world to be at this time of the year with this wonderful weather. The Majlis is a walking only course now until mid-February and it’s fantastic to be able to be out in perfect weather conditions and walk the course which is now in peak condition. Thank you Matthew and the Golf Course Maintenance crew who do such a great job! In January, we will be focusing on the Omega Dubai Desert Classic which, like everything else at the Club, gets bigger and better. This takes place 23rd-26th January when we will be welcoming many regular players of this event including many of our past Champions. It should be an exciting tournament which will be preceded by the Abu Dhabi championship so we will all be watching golf more than playing it next month. The Member/Colleague Scramble takes place on Wednesday 11th December; all our hard-working colleagues really look forward to this competition and it’s great to play a fun competition with them so if you are able to play, please support this event as it means so much to everyone. Best wishes to everyone for an enjoyable festive season. See you in the New Year!

Jacqui

EMIRATES GOLF CLUB SENIOR MANAGEMENT

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Matthew Perry

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Haridas Palliyalil

Chef Nicholas Cuomo

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Sandra Tinari

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Christopher May

Chief Executive Officer cmay@dubaigolf.com

Steen Simon

Food & Beverage Manager ssimon@dubaigolf.com

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Editorial

I think our ladies’ section must have the biggest and best collection of fancy dress attire world-wide. Just looking at the last month or so, our ladies got dressed in pink for the Yas Links Charity Golf day followed by our own Pink Charity Golf Day (possibly the same outfits for some). That was followed by the Diwali Scramble when our ladies all got dressed up in traditional and colourful saris for the evening function - very impressive indeed! Two days later was the ladies’ Halloween competition and there were some amazing outfits - ghouls, witches, devils and the like. We still have the Christmas Scrambles to come when there will be more impressive outfits I’m sure. There will be be even more events to come in the New Year with Valentine’s Day, Easter etc. Well done to you all. Years ago, we would have made a token effort at Christmas and Easter... Christmas with perhaps some Christmassy earrings and some tinsel, not forgetting Margaret Bain’s reindeer that was always attached to the buggy and still is to this day for the Christmas events; at Easter we might have worn some Easter/spring colours with a minority of people making an effort with bonnets. How times have changed but well done to all the ladies!

and don’t forget to book early, especially for New Year’s Eve which has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and tickets sell out fast.

We are pleased to advise you that membership rates will remain unchanged in 2020. Also, we will be enhancing the member benefits as follows: Full Golf members will receive extended complimentary reciprocal golf privileges to include Thursdays, enabling members to play Fire and Dubai Creek courses Sunday – Thursday, with a seven day booking window. • Weekday members will receive reciprocal privileges over the Summer months from Sunday – Thursday from May 3rd to September 30th 2020, with a seven day booking window. • Full Golf members will continue to avail of a loyalty credit for memberships which have been held for a period of three and seven consecutive years. Members will be credited on full receipt of the annual subscription and may utilize on F&B and golf tuition spends. • Full Golf members and their families will have the opportunity to enjoy the leisure facilities at the

Park Hyatt Dubai, including the stunning new Lagoon pool, for an additional AED 3,000 per year.

DG Premium Membership We have reviewed our DG Premium membership which includes full access to all five golf courses at Dubai Creek, Emirates Golf Club and Jumeirah Golf Estates. This membership category is available for a revised annual fee of AED 52,500 for 2020, and is limited to just fifty memberships across Dubai Golf.

New Loyalty App for 2020 In early 2020, Dubai Golf will be launching a new member loyalty app which will reward all spend at the clubs and across the wider wasl Hospitality & Leisure portfolio. In addition, Members will have access to discounts and loyalty rewards at premium hotels and restaurants across Dubai. Members will still enjoy the convenient booking of golf that you are accustomed to, with the addition of these exciting new benefits. To stay up to date and take advantage of this enhanced app,

Our iconic clubhouse during the opening year of 1988.

please ensure your contact details are up to date with your Membership Services team.

Early Renewal We are offering an incentive to all members settling their annual subscription in full prior to the 15th December 2019, of four green fee vouchers which may be used across the five Dubai Golf courses so that you may enjoy entertaining family, friends or clients at the Clubs. These vouchers may be used on the Creek, Faldo and Fire courses Sunday – Thursday from 16th December 2019 – 31st December 2020, and on Earth and Majlis courses Sunday – Thursday from 1st March 2020 – 1st October 2020. Bookings are subject to tee time availability (a maximum of four vouchers per membership are applicable). Happy golfing! Barney Coleman Club Manager

Along with being listed as the Middle East’s best golf course yesterday, we are also pleased to have been awarded ‘Best Clubhouse in the Middle East’ by Golf Digest.

Club Manager’s Report

Membership Renewal

This month I am Introducing a new light-hearted section of the magazine to feature a couple of our members. Hope you enjoy it!

A SLICE OF LIFE Name:

Margaret Bain

Name:

Gary John Black Esquire

Profession:

Retired housewife

Profession:

Oilfield Professional

Home country:

Scotland

Home country:

Scotland

Family members:

Husband Ed, son Ross, daughter Kirsty

Family members:

Daughter Shelbie, son Dylan

Number of years a member Founder member, at Emirates Golf Club: so nearly 32 years now

Number of years a member 9 years at Emirates Golf Club:

Lowest handicap ever:

Current handicap:

28…age related!

Current handicap:

6.2

Top three favourite courses you have ever played: Apart from the Majlis course, my other favourites would be Loch Lomond, Centenary Course Gleneagles, Arabella Golf Club near Hermanus South Africa Funniest thing that has ever happened to you, not specifically in golf: I stumbled over a hedge whilst leaving Dubai Offshore Sailing Club after an enjoyable wedding celebration and I could only be identified by my high heeled shoes sticking out of the hedge..or so I was told! This could also come under the most embarrassing heading! Most embarrassing moment not specifically in golf: At a New Year’s Eve event in Le Classique I decided to do the actions to the song “I believe I can fly” on top of the table...unfortunately I fell off so it was not a pretty sight and I could hardly walk for week! Dream fourball: Steve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Catriona Matthew Most exciting moment in golf for you whether personally or watching: Any Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup event when Europe has won and in particular the resounding win at Gleneagles in 2014 Other sports you are passionate about as a fan or participant: Rugby and tennis..watching, that is Other sports you have been involved in and at what level: Hockey, netball, badminton and table tennis ....all at local level! Your most abiding golfing experience or memory: This was when our son Ross, a pro golfer, qualified to play in the Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2007 and finished as the top Scottish player in the field which was nerve-wracking to watch.

I cannot believe that it is December - time is certainly flying by. Our much awaited Diwali Scramble tournament was held on 1st November which proved to be a very popular event again with almost 120 players participating. The golf day was followed by an amazing function which was full of fun; many members came in colourful and traditional outfits to vie for the best dressed prize. Congratulations to Jayshree and Rekha for doing such a fantastic job. Also on the same evening, our Club Manager Barney announced a special staff recognition programme for the

MEN’S COMPETITION RESULTS

Any major wins? At Emirates Golf Club I won the Mixed Matchplay partnered with my husband Ed; I also won the Ladies’ Pairs Matchplay partnered with Helen Hawa…and there have been few runner-up positions. Favourite golfing holiday destination: South Africa, fantastic courses from Cape Town all along the Garden Route to Knysna

Dear Members,

Clubhouse trophy Friday 29th November 2019 Winner: Runner-up: Third:

Any major wins? Won the A Division October Medal 2019

Patrick Mulligan Anil Shivanna Ivan Fornazaric

39 points 38 points 36 points

A DIVISION (Handicaps 0-14) Winner: Anders Kron Runner-up: David Waite

35 points 34 points

B DIVISION (Handicaps 15-24) Winner: Dileep Kumar Runner-up: Raj Janardhan

35 points 35 points

Favourite golfing holiday destination: Thailand, Chiang Mai where I have been every August for the past 12 years! Top three favourite courses you have ever played: Red Mountain Phuket, Chiang Mai Highlands and Murcar Links, Aberdeen Funniest thing that has ever happened to you, not specifically in golf: In Thailand, after midnight and that’s all I am saying! Most embarrassing moment not specifically in golf: In Thailand, after midnight and that’s all I am saying! Dream fourball: Gal Gadot, Margot Robbie, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Sandra Bullock and me… a six-ball is common in Thailand and I don’t care if they can’t play golf!! Most exciting moment in golf for you whether personally or watching: Hole-in-one at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus, 18th September 2007 Other sports you are passionate about as a fan or participant: Football (the version that uses feet!), Formula 1 Other sports you have been involved in and at what level: Football Your most abiding golfing experience or memory: Eventually beating my dad at golf. It took me until my 30s as he seemed to always have a mental edge over me, even though I was a better golfer on paper. After beating him for the first time, I have never lost to him since. I have now been punished by my son…it’s not that painful!

Super Sundays Nearest the pin winners congratulations to all

next seven months starting from November. This is basically to encourage our Club members to appreciate our own colleagues who give such exemplary service. I sincerely urge all members to visit the Member Zone on our website and nominate colleagues for this recognition programme. I would like to thank, with my utmost gratitude, all those generous anonymous members who contributed to this scheme, not only to make it possible for the Colleague Recognition Programme, but who also contributed AED 50,000 to the Emirates Golf Club Junior Colleague Fund. On 29th November we had our Clubhouse Trophy tournament and I would like to extend my congratulations to all prize-winners of this long-standing event. Let’s get together more often and have fun at the Club. Ishu Rupani Club Captain: 2019-2020

The Majlis course was in excellent condition to host the 2019 Clubhouse Trophy which saw a strong field participating and some beautiful trophies available to the winners. Winning the 2019 Clubhouse Trophy was Patrick Mulligan with a superb score of 39 points. His round included a gross birdie on the 7th en-route to a front nine of 21 points. Runner-up, just a single point back with 38 points, was Anil Shivanna. Completing the overall prizes was 2017-18 Men’s Club Captain Ivan Fornazaric with a score of 36 points. In Division A (handicaps 0-14) Anders Kron claimed victory courtesy of his 35 points. Runner-up was David Waite with 34 points. Completing the prizes in Division B ((handicaps 15-24) were Dileep Kumar and Raj Janardhan who tied on 35 points, with Dileep just claiming the winner’s spot with a better back nine holes. After the prize presentation Cian Hurley, Emirates Golf Clubs Golf Services Manager, commented; “Thank you to all those who came and spent their afternoon with us here. Congratulations to Patrick Mulligan for becoming the 2019 Clubhouse Champion with a superb score. I look forward to welcoming many of you back next week for our monthly Medalford”

Captain’s Message

A SLICE OF LIFE

Lincoln Dubai Golf Pro-Am Series 2019 Friday 8th November 2019 Winners: David Gray Subhojit Biswas Ravi Khanna Roma Khanna Runners-up: Thomas Plassais Jugwinder Brar Gurjit Grewal Achal Ghai Third: Jake Shepherd Boyd Edmondson Naima Maya Adel Zarouni Fourth: Jackson Bell Sekhar Reddy Andy Wood Lee I’Ons Professional event Winner David Gray Runner-up: Marc Iwao Third: Jake Shepherd Fourth: Louis Gaughan Fifth: Luke Plumb Nearest the pin (amateurs only) Hole # 8: David Waite Longest drive (amateurs only) Hole # 10 Dean Hall

66 70 70 71 71

Emirates Golf Club hosted the opening Lincoln Dubai Golf Pro-Am Event of the season on Friday 8th November 2019. The Faldo Course was in excellent condition as a field of 20 Golf Professionals from the region joined 60 amateur golfers in teams to compete for the four available qualifying. The five Dubai Golf courses; Majlis, Faldo, Fire, Earth and Dubai Creek will all be hosting qualifiers prior to the grand final on the Majlis in May 2020. In the Professional category, it was UAE PGA CEO David Gray who stormed to victory, courtesy of an excellent 66 (-6). His round included an eagle and seven birdies! Scoring was low from the Pros with Emirates Golf Club Pro Marc Iwao and Jake Shepherd each firing 70 (-2) to take second and third spots respectively. Louis Gaughan and Luke Plumb took fourth and fifth places with their rounds of 71 (-1). The team event included one Professional and three amateurs whose best two scores on each hole were to count. Making it two wins was David Gray and his team of Subhojit Biswas, Ravi and Roma Khanna with a score of 87 (-15). French Golf Professional Thomas Plassais along with Jugwinder Brar, Gurjit Grewal and Achal Ghai came second one shot back, courtesy of their 86 (-14). Third place was taken by Jake Shepherd, Boyd Edmonson, Naema Maya and Adel Zarouni (81). The final qualifying spot was taken by Jackson Bell, Sekhar Reddy, Andy Wood and Lee L’Ons (80). David Waite hit it closest to the pin on the 8th hole to win a Lincoln car for the weekend, while Dean Hall hit the longest drive on the 10th hole to also win a Lincoln car for the weekend. After the prize presentation Joe Way, Emirates Golf Club’s Assistant Golf Services Manager, commented, “Thank you to everyone for playing in today’s event and a special thank you to our new sponsor Lincoln for their support of the event. The Faldo course was in superb condition today; congratulations to David for his superb score and to all those who qualified for the final in May.”

MEN’S COMPETITION RESULTS

OMA Emirates Medalford Championship 2019 points with Jayshree Gupta, who shot a superb round of gross 74 and 41 points, winning the Ladies’ Stabelford event.

Saturday 9th November 2019 The OMA Emirates Medalford Championshp took place last month on the Majlis course with golfers competing in both the morning and afternoon shotguns. This format allows golfers, who cannot complete a hole, to switch to Stableford and still be in with a chance of winning prizes in the separate category. In Division A (handicaps 0-10), Vedant Pal claimed victory, as well as the overall title, courtesy of a superb score of 69. Anil Shivanna and David Moody both shot 72 with Anil claiming second place courtesy of his better back nine with David in third place. Veneet Mohan took the title for best gross with a solid score of 74 in tough and windy conditions. A DIVISION (HANDICAPS 0-10) Winner: Vedant Pal Runner-up: Anil Shivanna Third: David Moody Best Gross: Veneet Mohan

69 Net 72 Net 72 Net 74

B DIVISION (HANDICAPS 11-20) Winner: Iain Everingham 72 net Runner-up: Ishu Rupani 72 net Third: Vishal Tikku 74 net C DIVISION (HANDICAPS 21-28) Winner: Tom Lind 78 net MEN’S STABLEFORD EVENT Winner Ravi Khanna

35 points

LADIES’ STABLEFORD EVENT Winner: Jayshree Gupta

41 points

BEAT THE PRO Winner Iain Everingham

In association with

In Division B (handicaps 11-20), Iain Everingham was victorious with a score of 72, with his better back nine being enough to push Ishu Rupani into second place. Completing the prizes in Division B was Vishal Tikku in third place with a score of 74. Tom Lind won Division C (handicaps 21-28) with a 78 net. Ravi Khanna won the Men’s Stableford event with 36

Assistant Golf Services Manager, Joe Way, was the Pro to beat on hole #11. Sixteen members in total beat Joe, with Iain Everingham’s name coming out of the hat to collect the prize which was rather fitting with his excellent shot to six feet resulting in a birdie two. After the prize presentation Cian Hurley, Golf Services Manager, commented; “Thank you to OMA Emirates for their continued support and sponsorship of the Emirates Medalford Championship. Congratulations to all those who won prizes this afternoon and we look forward to welcoming you again next month on Faldo course.”

Competition Results

Dear All, It seems that we are at the peak of the season and our ladies are all geared up to play and win! Last month our Monday events included Halloween (what fun to see so many ladies dressed up for it), Medal and the two rounds of the Heritage Trophy. My congratulations go to all the winners. The Medal was very well subscribed and took up all of the Faldo course including a double-up on a few holes!! Most of the ladies are now very eager to play the Medal as each of us is trying to accumulate some points to qualify to play in the famous Curtisy Cup (Rest of the World against Europe!) The Heritage Trophy (a two-day tournament) brought in some fantastic scores. Mihoko Takahashi won the Heritage Trophy with two great scores; Hala Suleiman, who only played the second round, scored 43 points and she only joined our ladies’ section at the end of November. Both Mihoko and Hala played last year in my beginners’ group so I am very happy for them! There were also great scores and handicap reductions for Viv Caley,

Caroline Sabbagh, Helen Srivastava and Jasamin Fichte. There were many members at the DP World Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates last month; my money was on Tommy Fleetwood but Jon Rahm was just that little bit better. We are so lucky to have these tournaments on our doorstep and to get the chance to be right next to some of the best players in the world. Now I am really looking forward to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in January. As I am writing this I have just heard he sad news of the unexpected death of Gary Rhodes. I’m sure many of you have dined at his restaurants and probably had the chance to meet him… he was certainly charismatic. The weather is now just perfect for golf, from an early morning walk on the Majlis to an evening round on the Faldo. Tom Luig (thank you) and I have been busy organising our ladies’ trip for next April. We looked at the pros and cons of Germany, Spain, Bulgaria and we finally settled on Turkey. 36 of us are going - Cian and 35 ladies! Cian should get instructions from Rhys who has done it brilliantly in the past. Hopefully, it will be a fun trip. It’s now official that we raised AED 128,000 for the Pink Ball Charity.

LADIES’ Halloween TOURNAMENT Monday 4th November 2019 The annual Ladies’ Halloween Tournament took place on Monday 4th October on the Faldo Course. On this scary day of great fun, it was Ingrid Lind and Cathy Lajotte who won with an outstanding score of 70 points. The runners-up who finished two points behind the winners (68) were Shiba Khan and Glory Xavier. The individual winner was Viv Caley with 36 points and a better back 9 than Wendy Robinson who was runner-up. Our special “Breast Booby Prize” went to Annette Little, Maria Toriello, Liz Berry and Anita Jopp. The special nearest to the pins were won by Rekha Bandopadhyay on hole 2, Anne Bouigue on hole 9, Christiane Sprunck on hole 16 and Sue Hopwood on hole 17. While all ladies made a great effort to dress up, the best dressed team with the most creative costumes went to Amarjeet Radia and Jayshree Gupta, the ‘Cereal’ Killers of the day. Team Winners: Runners up:

Ingrid Lind / Cathy Lajotte Shiba Khan / Glory Xavier

70 points 68 points

INDIVIDUAL Winners:

Viv Caley

36 points

SPECIAL EVENTS Nearest to the Evil Head Hole # 2: Rekha Bandopadhyay Nearest to the Dracula Hole # 9: Anne Bouigue Nearest to the Monster Tree Hole # 16: Christiane Sprunck Nearest to the Witch Hole # 17: Sue Hopwood BEST DRESSED TEAM Winners:

Amarjeet Radia/Jayshree Gupta

My personal thanks again to all the sponsors and members for this brilliant support for a very worthy cause. Golf is certainly where you can meet interesting people. Peter and I were about to tee off for our evening ‘friendly’ 9 holes on the Faldo when we were joined by Magic Mike from California. He was certainly in good form as he blasted his drive about 200 yards past me. When I eventually caught up with him he introduced himself as Dr Michael Wasilisin, the founder of the extremely popular online MoveU exercise programmes. Mike was in Dubai to run a series of workshops as part of the MEFIT CLINICS. He kindly invited us to a couple of workshops on body alignment which were excellent, practical, fun and very well attended by lots of beautiful bodies. I will ask Mike if he could give a special golfers’ workshop when he is next in Dubai, Check out his website http://www. moveU.com … he is a really nice guy and the programme is very helpful! So to all our members as well as management and colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a special New Year…and of course, how could we forget that there is the UK election and Trump’s impeachment to add to the season’s entertainment. Yana Jamieson Lady Captain - 2019-2020

11 Competition Results

Lady Captain’s Message

Competition Results

LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS

18th & 25th November 2019

Ladies’ Monthly Medal 2019

On Monday 18th November the first round of the Heritage Trophy took place on the Faldo course. With nine scores above 36 points, this day was certainly very exciting. Leading after round one was Viv Caley with 43 points an Helen Srivastava in second place with 41 points, followed by Caroline Sabbagh, Maria Petre, Mihoko Takahashi and Thea Hendrickx with 38 points.

Monday 11th November 2019

A large field of avid female golfers turned out for the November Palazzo Versace Medal last month, all keen to win the excellent prizes on offer from the event sponsor. The winner of Silver A Division (handicaps 0-14) was Viv Caley with a great net score of 69. Coming in second place was Naema Maya with a net 71. Glory Xavier won the prize for the overall best gross of the day with a 6-over-par, 78.

Heritage Trophy 2019

Supported By

SILVER A DIVISION (Handicaps 0–14) Winner: Viv Caley Runner-up: Naema Maya Best Gross: Glory Xavier

69 net 71 net 78

In Silver B Division (handicaps 15-23), Martha Wong claimed the Division Medal with an incredible net score of 64. The runner-up was Josie Tracey with a score of net 71. Finally, in Bronze Division (handicaps 24-36) it was Phyllis Schulte who won over a better back nine count-back with a net 70.

SILVER B DIVISION (Handicaps 15-23) Winner: Martha Wong 64 net Runner-up: Josie Tracey 71 net

All winners will now enjoy various experiences courtesy of our superb sponsor Palazzo Versace Dubai.

BRONZE DIVISION (Handicaps 24-36) Winner: Phyllis Schulte 70 net

Winner: Mihoko Takahashi 38 & 45 = 83 points Runner-Up: Viv Caley 43 & 39 = 82 points Third: Caroline Sabbagh 38 & 42 = 80 points Best Round 1: Helen Srivastava 41 points Best Round 2: Jasamin Fichte 43 points

There was an intense battle on the second and final round on Monday 25th November on the Majlis course. Mihoko Takahashi became the winner of the Heritage Trophy with an incredible second round of 45 points, making a grand total of 83 points over the two days. Round one leader Viv Caley, finished in second place one shot behind with an excellent score of 82 points. In third place was Caroline Sabbagh, courtesy of her excellent second round of 42 resulting in a total of 80 points. As Viv Caley and Mihoko Takahashi were in the main prizes, the weekly prizes went to Helen Srivastava for the best first round with 41 points, and to Jasamin Fichte for the best second round with 43 points. After the prize giving, Annette Castanjen gave everyone a better insight into Pilates with an inspiring presentation so our thanks go to her for taking the time to present this. We also had to say goodbye to our colleague Janice who has been working at Emirates Golf Club for the past 12 years. She is returning to Sri Lanka to be back with her family. Thank you for being such a great colleague and a wonderful person and we wish you all the best for the future!

The magnificent Majlis!

The fabulous Faldo by night!

DIWALI SCRAMBLE FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2019

Competition Results

MIXED COMPETITION

On Friday 1st, November Emirates Golf Club hosted the 2019 Diwali Scramble on the Majlis course. We were very pleased to see a full field of 124 players on this beautiful and joyful day to celebrate the Festival of Light.

There were two prizes available for best dressed. While everyone made a great effort to turn up to the prize giving in traditional attire, it was Najla Bartette and Noemy Bertuol who were selected by the judges as best dressed.

The winners with an incredible 57.8 net, were Jackie Byat, Danielle Dols, Sekhar Reddy and Andrew Wood which was obviously a great partnership.

Congratulations to all players for taking part, and to all winners on the day! It was also great to have so many of you stay around for the dinner and prize-giving on the Members’ Terrace.

The runners-up were Achal Ghai, Rajesh Sethi, Gurjit Grewal and Juggy Brar who carded an impressive 60.2 net. Finishing in third place, 0.2 strokes behind, were our juniors Paul Darnault, Viktor Kofod-Olsen, Saransh Raina and Hugo Garciawith a score of 60.4 net.

Club is also proud to be a 59Club Gold Flag Member, joining a host of distinguished golf clubs around the world.

The ‘Most Golf’ prize went to Sonal Ghandi, Himanshu Ghandi, Joseph Andrade and Amresh Sangani. For our longest drive prizes, it was Mitsuko who won on hole 12 for the ladies, and Arjun Manghnani on hole 3 for the men. Nearest to the pins for the ladies were won by Yana Jamieson on hole 7 and Mitsuko Emmerson on hole 11: For the men’s prizes, the two closest were Ross Barlow on hole 4 and Peter Jamieson on hole 15. Winners:

Jacqueline Byat Danielle Dols Sekhar Reddy Andrew Wood

57.8 Net

Runners-up:

Achal Ghai Rajesh Sethi Gurjit Grewal Juggy Brar

60.2 Net

Third:

Paul Darnault 60.4 Net Viktor Kofod-Olsen Saransh Raina Hugo Garcia

Most Golf:

Sonal Gandhi Himanshu Gandhi Joseph Andrade Amresh Sangani

NEAREST THE PIN Hole # 7 (Ladies): Hole # 11 ( Ladies): Hole # 4 (Men): Hole # 15 (Men):

72 Net

Yana Jamieson Mitsuko Emmerson Ross Barlow Peter Jamieson

LONGEST DRIVE Hole # 12 (Ladies): Mitsuko Emmerson Hole # 3 (Men): Arjun Manghnani BEST DRESSED

Najla Bartette Noemy Bertuol

JUNIOR COMPETITION RESULTS

Supported By

Emirates Junior Open SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2019

The Emirates Junior Open was held on the Faldo course on Saturday 2nd November. The Boys’ Champion was Jay Pangarkar from Emirates Golf Club with an impressive one under par 71. He later told us that this was his best round ever! The Girls’ Champion was Hyeonji Kang from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club who shot level par, 72 gross. Our runner-up, also with 71 gross but a poorer back 9, was Faaris Cheema from Jumeirah Golf Estates. In third place, also very close, was Sakura Kawakami with a great score of 72 gross.

Boys’ Champion: Jay Pangarkar (EGC) 71 gross Girls’ Champion: Hyeonji Kang (DCGYC) 72 gross Runner-up: Faaris Cheema (JGE) 71 gross Third: Sakura Kawakami (AES&GC) 72 gross DIVISION A BOYS (Handicaps 0-14) Best Net: Vedant Pal (EGC)

70 net

DIVISION B BOYS (Handicaps 15-28) Best Net: Syed Haalif Shah (SG&SC) 67 net

JUNIOR LINKS

Spotlight on…. brother and sister

Edoardo Scialanga & Carlotta Scialanga

GIRLS DIVISION (Handicaps 0-36) Best Net: Eshna Bhargava (DCGYC) 72 net Second Net: Liang Wei Liu (EGC) 73 net

Junior Links

Competition Results

In the Boys’ A Division (handicaps 0-14), it was Vedant Pal who picked up first prize, with a great score of net 70. In our Boys’ B Division (handicaps 15-28), Syed Haalif Shah won with a net 67 and a better back nine. In the Girls’ Division (handicaps 0-36), Eshna Bhargava won the best net prize with a 72 and in second place was Dina Liu with a net 73 and a better back nine. This Junior Open was definitely a close competition between all the players. Congratulations to all players, and to all winners on the day!

My name is Carlotta Scialanga and I am twelve years old. I was born in Lugano - the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Golf is my passion; I started playing with my father and my brother when I was seven years old. When I was little I liked playing golf, mainly because I spent time with them, but now I am crazy about the sport. My passion grew when I began to take part in tournaments and I started to win. My best year was 2018 when I became the Number One in Switzerland in the under 12 Order of Merit and I also became part of the Swiss Elite team.

Peter Cowen Junior Tour

My favourite player has always been Rory McIlroy and one day I hope to meet him.

Event Supported by

14th NOVEMBER 2019

Emirates Golf Club hosted the 5th Peter Cowen Junior Tour by OMA Emirates event of the season on the Faldo course and, with the largest field of the season to date, 38 juniors in total, a superb afternoon was in store. It was Jay Chinchankar who claimed victory courtesy of a superb score of 33 (-3). Despite starting with a bogey on the first hole, Jay followed this up with an eagle, two birdies and 5 pars to secure the win. Hugo Garcia’s solid front nine of two birdies and a solitary bogey was enough to win the gross category with a score of 35.

Thursday, 14th November 2019 Overall Winner: Jay Chinchankar Gross Winner: Hugo Garcia Boys’ Winner: Sandro Wulff Boys’ Runner-up: Zach Gould Girls’ Winner: Liang Wei Liu Girls’ Runner-up: Eshna Bhargava Nearest the Pin 8th Hole: Sandro Wulff

In the Boys’ category, Sandro Wulff finished strongly with a birdie on the 8th and par on the 9th to claimed the win with a score of 33. Zach Gould was runner-up just a single shot back on 34. In the Girls’ category, Liang Wei Liu was victorious with a score of 37, while Eshna Bhargava completed the Thursday, 21st November 2019 prizes by coming runner up with a score of 38. Sandro Wulff finished a successful afternoon on a personal level by winning nearest the pin on the 8th. After the prize presentation Joe Way, Emirates Golf Club’s Assistant Golf Services Manager, commented; “Thank you to all of the juniors who took part in this afternoon’s event, and congratulations to those successful in winning prizes. As always a special mention to our superb sponsors OMA Emirates for their support of the event and of junior development within the region. See you all soon for the next event!”

Overall Winner: Ivo Yanez Gross Winner: Shreyas Bawkar Boys’ Winner: Jay Chinchankar Boys’ Runner-up: Emanuele Galeppini Girls’ Winner: Liang Wei Liu Girls’ Runner-up: Hannah Alan Nearest the Pin 5th Hole: Jay Chinchankar Nearest the Pin 8th Hole: Hugo Garcia

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29 net 36 gross 32 net 33 net 37 net 39 net

I dedicate a lot of my time to golf, playing four days a week and taking part in tournaments at the weekends. My friends tell me that golf is really easy because you just have to hit the ball but I always explain to them that it is not as easy as they think. Golf is a mixture of technique and concentration. I really enjoy long shots with drives and this is when I play my best. Now I am living in Dubai with my family and we are members at Emirates Golf Club where I am in the Peter Cowen Golf Academy. I like my coach Stephen Deane and hopefully I will manage to improve my short game and putting. I have had a good start to the season in Dubai and I hope to keep up the good results for the rest of the season.

I am Edoardo Scialanga and I will be 16 years old in December; I was born in Switzerland and I have Swiss-Italian origins. I am very passionate about golf, having started playing at the age of six with my dad. I remember that he used to sneak me onto the course secretly because I was only allowed on the driving range. Today golf is my great love and, as I often say, golf is my life. My path in golf has been wide-ranging I have been in the Swiss Elite team since I was 12 and I have participated in several tournaments which has led me to reach a handicap of 3.6 My favourite player is Jordan Spieth because his style and his way of playing have taught me a lot. I spend many hours playing golf and every time I play my goal is to improve and enhance my techniques in order to hit the ball better. In addition to being my passion, golf has led me to build great relationships with my teammates too, sharing many enjoyable moments during training and competitions. Now I have moved with my family to Dubai, we are members of Emirates Golf Club and I am a part of the Peter Cowen Golf Academy along with my sister Carolotta. My coach is Stephen Deane and I am positive that I will improve my technique with him; the best part of my game is the long game at the moment. I started the season here in Dubai with good results and I hope to keep up the good work!

My special half an hour

with His highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Saturday 16th November 2019 was indeed a very special day for me - it was my day off but yet I was duty bound and I decided to get some work done. At around midday I got a call from Sandy Tinari at Sales & Marketing to tell me that HH Sheikh Hamdan would be coming to our Club that day to dine at Carine. Immediately, I sprung into action and met the Royal Protocol Officers, who came well in advance, to ensure that everything was in order for the visit of His Royal Highness. I spoke to the Royal Protocol Officers regarding the lunch and arrangements and I was told that HH was coming over for a private lunch and so no photography would be allowed. However, they told me that they would let me know if HH change this mind. HH Sheikh Hamdan arrived at the Club with his small entourage at 1.00pm and, instead of going straight to Carine using the outside entrance, HH stepped into the Club reception which is when the golden, overwhelming moment of my life unfurled. For me, this was a moment of great honour when HH Sheikh Hamadan turned towards me and asked me to show him around the Club; I was, of course, very proud to be able to do this and I took him to Jones the Grocer and the reservations area. After looking around, HH very politely asked me whether I

could get him a golf cart; in any case, I had earlier arranged for a six-seater golf cart to be kept ready in the reception area soon after Sandy’s call, thinking that it might be needed. As we were walking towards the cart, HH asked me if he could drive it. I told him that it was all his and as he jumped in, he asked me to get in also. He said, “Let’s go around the golf course”. I must say, I couldn’t hide the big smile that lit up my face. HH drove the cart around the putting green area, went down the 17th hole then the 18th and back to the Club. While coming back HH took a photo of the clubhouse with the Dubai Marina in the background. On our way back, HH turned the cart into the exit area of the reception road and that’s when he saw the ‘no entry’ sign so he immediately reversed and said that we should never break the rules. A good lesson for us all! We headed back to the reception area and when we were walking in, the Royal Protocol Officer asked me whether I ever got to take a photo with HH. I replied that I take a lot of photographs but that I had never had the opportunity to take one with His Highness. HH asked me to stand with him to take a photo. I couldn’t believe my ears or eyes. There I was, standing next to the most charismatic, powerful, humble and inspiring leader of the future, the Crown Prince of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan. This was my most memorable, blessed, golden moment indeed. “When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realise his dream”. Paulo Coelho

RECIPROCAL CLUBS LAGUNA NATIONAL SINGAPORE Laguna National is one of Singapore’s premier golf and country clubs which boasts two 18-hole championship courses that have won prestigious accolades and hosted international championships, including the European Tour’s Singapore Masters, the Korean LPGA’s ADT Caps Tour Championship and European and Asian Tour co-sanctioned event, The Championship at Laguna National. Following a multi-million-dollar facelift, Laguna National has developed a state-of-the-art union of a world-class golf club and a 198-room and suites Dusit Thai-branded hotel with full facilities including a spa, a learning and practice facility, a fitness centre, as well as memberexclusive areas with private locker rooms, members’ lounges and country club facilities. In close proximity to the airport, beach, malls and with a private clubhouse and hotel, golfers will find the world at their fingertips at Laguna National Golf & Country Club. The Classic Course layout, affectionately known locally as “The Beast” due to its formidable challenge, unfolds over dramatic, hilly terrain that is unique to any course in Singapore. The Classic Course has many colourful flourishes. An island green on #17 draws inspiration from TPC Sawgrass and is the site of many dramatic finishes over the final holes. Back to back 600+ yard holes at #13 and #14 demand long and accurate shot making. First crafted in 1993, it underwent a full redesign in 2010 establishing its dramatic reputation. Most recently in 2017, a full reconfiguration and renovation was undertaken to renew authenticity, soften angles, shape faster greens, enhance playability and modernise fairway and tee grasses. The addition of two new holes and a rerouting of the renovated holes has given it a challenging yet enjoyable feel. Drive-able par 4’s, lengthy par 5’s and devilish par 3’s characterises the refreshed layout.

Masters Course

UAE National Day celebrations at Dubai Golf ResIdEnce

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

SPECIAL REPORT

by Ganesan Mangathil, Dubai Golf Publishing Manager

Another masterpiece by world class golf course designer, Andy Dye, the award-winning Masters Courses is best known for gracing world class golfers such as Ernie Els, Colin Montgomerie, Nick Dougherty and Vijay Singh at the European Tour’s Singapore Masters from 2002 through 2007. Ranked amongst the top courses in the world by Golf Digest International and Asian Golf Monthly, the Masters course is characterised by a beautiful parkland landscape while it administers a stern test of golf.

The Masters Course is best known for its fast, true Bermuda grass greens, which are some of the most consistent and challenging in the region. The greens are approached on immaculately manicured parkland style fairways meandering effortlessly amongst the decades old massive raintrees and many beautiful lakes that define the property.

European Tour Properties Use the website link below to see all the information and all the courses where members can benefit from great rates at any European Tour destination for the first round played, after which members can avail of a guest rate. https://www.europeantourdestinations.com/

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- Hubbelrath Golf Club, Dusseldorf, Germany - Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE - K Club of Straffan, Kildare, Ireland - The Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong, China - Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Singapore - London Golf Club, UK - Mission Hills, China - Münchener Golf Club, Germany

- Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club, Victoria, Australia - Real Club de Golf el Prat, Barcelona, Spain - Royal Golf Club, Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic - Saujana Golf & Country Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Taiheiyo Club, Japan - The Duke’s, St Andrews, Scotland - The Heritage Golf Club, Mauritius - Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tee time reservations need to be made in advance through Membership Services. The current membership card must be produced at the reciprocal club when playing golf upon check in. For further information on the reciprocal clubs please contact our Membership Services team or email egc@dubaigolf.com

SCHOOL OF RULES

GREENKEEPER’S CUTTINGS

21 by Cian Hurley

Many thanks to Cian Hurley for taking over the column ‘Rules by Rhys’ (Now called school of Rules) I’m sure you will all find this helpful and informative.

BY Matthew Perry - Golf Course Superintendent

Dear Members, I hope you have all enjoyed the pleasant change in the weather and that you have capitalised on this by getting out to play more on the Majlis and Faldo Courses, both of which are in great shape!

Well what a month November was; the courses got a huge amount of water at the start of the month with heavy rainfall, which helped us save a lot of water in the process. The pictures show what it was like and was showing evidence of what I said last month with the greens having no drainage. This also helps with flushing of salts in the greens and it gets the grass growing a lot better.

The Faldo course will be overseeded on the 15th December this year. This will be the tees and the rough areas and again this helps us present the course to the best possible standard.

For Foursomes Matchplay, they state that 50% of the difference between the combined handicaps of the two opposing pairs will be awarded to the pair with the higher combined handicap.

We do hope you have enjoyed the course over the last month as the greens have started to become quicker due to slow growth, which will continue now through to March.

NO CARTS on the Majlis course 3rd - 20th November. Carts return on 21st until December overseeding. 08.30

Faldo

Wednesday 11th Member/Colleague Scramble

13.00

Faldo

Friday 13th

OMA Emirates Medalford Championship

08.00 & 13.00 Faldo

Saturday 14th

Mixed Christmas Scramble

13.00

Faldo

Monday 16th

Ladies’ Competition

08.30

Majlis

Tuesday 31st

New Year’s Scramble

12.00

Faldo

Friday 3rd

OMA Emirates Medalford Championship

08.00 & 13:00 Majlis

Saturday 4th

Ladies’ Christmas Scramble

ROW v Asia

13.00

Majlis

Monday January 6th - 11th Majlis course open to Members & Member guests ONLY Monday 6th

Ladies’ Monthly Medal

08.30

Thursday 9th

OMEGA Emirates Amateur Open - Round. 1

06.35 - 14.05 Faldo

Friday 10th

Majlis

OMEGA Emirates Amateur Open - Round. 2

06.40 - 14.00 Majls

January 12th - 26th: Majlis course closed for the preparation and staging of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic Monday 13th

No relief granted

Local Rule Number 5 reads as follows: “If a ball strikes a floodlight pole, the stroke MUST be cancelled and replayed without penalty (Rule 14.6). If the ball is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted”.

Happy Golfing

Lady Captain’s Team v Lady Vice-Captain’s Team

08.30

Faldo

23rd - 26th January, Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Majlis course Thursday 30th Midnight Madness

Midnight

Faldo

The most important points to note here are as follows:

This decision, further to our communication on the same topic throughout last season, was discussed at the Members’ Consultative Committee (MCC) level and it was eventually brought in to begin the 2019/2020 season Club Matchplay Championships. This is the new handicap system for all Emirates Golf Club Matchplay Championships moving forward.

Should you have any further questions or wish to discuss any of the above points further, please be sure to catch me around the Club on your next visit!

A DAY OF RAIN AT THE CLUB

Recently we updated the Faldo course local rules. You will see this on the back of the Faldo scorecards.

From everyone at the Golf Course Maintenance Department we wish you a Happy Festive Period and see you in the New Year.

JANUARY 2020

Relief granted

The USGA states that for Singles Matchplay and Doubles (Fourball) Matchplay, each player will receive the full handicap difference, from the lowest handicap golfer in each circumstance.

Once the course is overseeded, the team will concentrate on tidying trees throughout the property and all perimeter areas are cleaned. This is very important to make sure it is presented in the best possible way during a very busy time for the Club.

Monday 9th

Also, please bear in mind that if the player feels that their ball might strike a floodlight, this also does not allow them to take free relief.

1. Club Matchplay Handicaps This season we have taken the decision to fully convert to USGA guidelines on handicap allowances within our Club Matchplay Championships.

stance or swing, that the player may take relief. This would be ‘nearest point plus one club length’ relief and a free drop. If the pole in question is interfering with the player’s line of shot, or line of sight, then this does not allow for free relief to be taken.

Please allow me to address a couple of recent changes here at Emirates Golf Club:

We are now very much looking forward to overseeding the golf course after the National Holidays and the seed arrived recently so we are busy calibrating the equipment to be ready to apply seed. We are doing the same as last year with the tees, approaches and rough being over seeded. The fairways will not be done again this year, so we have firm fast fairways like last year and the contrast is amazing during the winter months.

WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER 2019

2. Faldo Course – Floodlight Rule

- The player will not be penalised at all if this happens. - The ball that struck the floodlight itself does not have to be found. - There is no choice offered as to whether or not the stroke can be replayed or if the player can take the ball as it rests after striking the floodlight. The stroke must be replayed under all circumstances. - With regard to taking relief from the floodlight poles, it is only when the pole in question impedes your

Rules of Golf

Greenkeeper’s Cuttings

PRO’S TIP OF THE MONTH DON’T PRACTICE ‘TRAIN TO LEARN’ by Professional Richard Dunsby

Three things a golfer should add into their training: Spacing, Variability & Challenge

SPACING By incorporating the spacing effect to your training, you are effectively increasing the time you take between each rep. This creates cognitive stress as your brain – or more specifically, your working memory – is challenged to recall previous successful reps (more so than if there is little or no time between shots). So, rather than simply machinegunning balls down the range, you are actively teaching your brain to induce a deeper degree of learning.

VARIABILITY

Drill No.3

Take your 7 Iron and hit a shot with your right arm only.

Adopt an athletic set up position, Let your arms hang down from the shoulder joint into a natural relaxed position and place your hands together.

Right (Trail) Arm Only The purpose of this is again to gain awareness of the mass of the club and how it wants to move around your body naturally.

Train To Learn Drills

You should be able to feel signs of unwanted tension, if you’re struggling to make solid contact.

Incorporate these three drills into your range training routine.

Trail Side Wrist Hinge & Arm Fold

Once your hands are placed together, allow your trail wrist to hinge back so it creates an angle at around 45 degrees (right handed golfer right wrist). Allow the trail arm to fold so that the palm of the hand faces the sky, setting the position for the top of the backswing. Apply some pressure from the right shoulder so the palm of the right hand meets the left hand. Synchronising the downswing is so important for a consistent impact position.

Drill No.1

Through The Ball Move Take your 7 Iron and hold it horizontally to the ground, allowing it to simply hang at your knees. Holding the club head in the lead hand, rotate to the top of the backswing keeping your hands in the same position. Then, as you begin the downswing rotation, imagine you’re trying to pull the head of the club off (an action which allows your lower body to move left and upper body to rotate).

Some significant neurobiological research from Stanford University has provided a bit of bad news for the way most people practise golf – namely, the evidence that suggests our brains need variety if we are going to learn. In other, more golfing terms, learning through repetition is, in most scenarios, ineffective. Instead, constantly changing the nature and application of tasks is vital for successfully learning and mastering any new movement – such as a golf swing – as this conscious variance is far better when it comes to engaging memory recall and creating cognitive stress.

CHALLENGE Increasing the spacing and variability in your practice will, in turn, increase the challenge point it presents. So, the more space and variability your training contains, the higher the challenge point – and the more purposeful and rewarding that practice session has become. Setting outcome goals is another way to elevate your own challenge point, with more complex and testing self-targeting representing a higher challenge point.

Myth... Repetition leads to better swings and better scores If this news has unsettled you (we know plenty of golfers and coaches who would sooner burn their bag than listen to this sort of heresy) let’s think about it in another way. Imagine being in school and the teacher ask you the following sequence of questions, 5+5=? and 5+5=? and 5+5=? and 5+5=? and 5+5=? and 5+5=? Even as a child you would suspect this type of math test is not making you a great deal brighter. We’ve already touched on the limitations of mere repetition – namely the absence of spacing, variability, challenge and, of course, cognitive stress. Simply put, it’s too easy, yet this is precisely what many golfers are habitually, even ritually, doing as ‘practice’.

Do one rep of this drill and then hit 1 ball trying to feel the same movement. Repeat 5 times before changing drill. Do one rep of this drill and then hit one ball trying to feel the same movement. Repeat five times before changing the drill.

Do one rep of this drill and then hit one ball trying to feel the same movement. Repeat five times before changing drill. To view these drills in action and get some additional ideas on how to add spacing, variability, and challenge to your “training to learn” practice Visit the Peter Cowen Academy here at Emirates Golf Club to book your lesson with Richard today.

Pro’s Tip

Learning Happens via Cognitive Stress

Drill No.2

WHAT’S COOKING? FROM THE KITCHEN OF CHEF NICHOLAS CUOMO F&B Update

Christmas Day Lunch at Jones the Grocer Wednesday, 25th December 12.30pm - 3pm Join us at Jones the Grocer on Christmas Day and enjoy our specially created four course menu with a glass of mulled grape or sparkling for only AED 245, or enjoy with selected house beverages for only AED 395.

MULLED WINE WINTER PUDDINGS Method • 45 Minutes Infusing + chilling overnight • Makes 6 • Easy Mini winter puddings with mulled wine - perfect for feeding your hungry guests over Christmas. Ingredients • frozen black forest fruits 600g, defrosted • caster sugar 75g • lemon ½, juiced • red wine 200ml (something fruity like shiraz or malbec) • star anise 1 • cinnamon stick 1 • cloves 2 • orange peel 2 strips • white bread 10 slices

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• crème fraîche to serve, (optional)

STEP 1 Put the fruit, sugar and lemon juice into a pan and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes or until the fruit has released a lot of juice but has only just started to break down. Pour the mixture into a fine sieve set over a bowl and put aside for 20 minutes or until all the juice has drained from the fruit. STEP 2 Put the fruit syrup into a small pan with the wine, spices and orange peel. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes before covering and putting aside for an hour to infuse the flavours into the syrup. STEP 3 Line 6 small pudding moulds with cling film, leaving enough overhanging to cover the puddings later. Use a 5cm round biscuit cutter to cut 6 discs from 2 pieces of bread, to fit the bases of the moulds. Using the remaining bread, cut out 6 x 7cm discs for the lids and then as many rectangles, roughly 4cm x 5cm wide, as you can. Dip the smaller circles in the syrup then put into the bases of the moulds. Repeat with the rectangular pieces, fitting them around the sides of the moulds and making sure they overlap a little so they stick together. Fill each mould with fruit right to the brim and top up with a tbsp or so of the syrup. Finally, soak the larger discs of bread in the syrup and put on top of the puddings, then cover with the overhanging cling film. Chill any remaining syrup. STEP 4 Put the finished puddings onto a baking tray in the fridge and set a second tray on top with something heavy to secure it in place. This weighting will help seal the puddings and make sure they come out in one piece when served. Leave the puddings in the fridge for 6-8 hours or overnight before serving.

STEP 5 When ready to serve, unwrap the moulds and turn the puddings out onto plates. Top with any left-over syrup and a dollop of crème fraîche, if you like.

From all at the Spike Bar and the entire F&B team, we would like to wish our valued members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. For all those travelling, we wish you safe travels and we will be welcoming you back at the Club and in Spike again as the season continues. For those who have not yet reserved their tables for the famous Spike Christmas Brunch, please do so ASAP as space and time is running out with only a few tables still available. It will be a Christmas to remember.

Sports at Spike English Premier League: Will Leicester catch up with Liverpool as the season almost hits half way, or will someone else rise to the challenge to

take them down? Be sure to catch all the live action at Spike Bar and don’t miss all the action on Boxing Day as well.

Carine Award winning Carine has a lot to offer over the festive times at Emirates Golf Club. Be sure not to miss the following: Carine’s Festive Menu, 1st–27th December Dine in style this festive season with Carine’s à la carte menu with the addition of some festive specials to get you in the holiday spirit. Christmas Eve – à la Francaise, 24th December Enjoy the night before Christmas the French way with live music throughout the evening dinner service, complete with all your favourites from their à la carte menu.

Christmas Day, 25th December Celebrate Christmas with their award winning à la carte menu with selected festive specials available upon pre-order.

Jones the Grocer: Jones the Grocer is ready for the festive season and has loads of treats in store, from homemade gingerbread men, to classic mince pies. They will also have their festive hampers ready for you as a perfect gift for friends, family or colleagues.

Cheese & Wine:

WATCH OUT FOR THESE PROMOTIONS: Pizza & Spritz

INTRODUCING

Violetta Parkina

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Bubbly Nights:

This one is for the ladies! Every night from 8-10pm, enjoy unlimited sparkling wine for only AED 99!

Burger & Pint:

Every Saturday from 7-9, enjoy the famous Spike Burger and a pint of Heineken for only AED 89 while watching your favourite sports on our screens.

Violetta Parkina is the newest addition to our management team at Carine. With her experience within various roles and companies across Dubai, she is looking to compliment Carine with her skills. Violetta, or simply Vi, enjoys spending her time behind the camera and exploring the world on various adventures.

F&B Update

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T'IS THE SEASON TO BE PAMPERED!

Dougie Gair Head of Recreation

Dear Members,

Fit Lab

This year is certainly flying by, and with the festive season now firmly upon us, the Club is gearing up for a busy few months! As many of you prepare to depart over Christmas, the recreation facilities will be Dougie Gair slightly quieter, so if you are staying around, it’s a great Sports & Leisure Executive time to get into the gym, enjoy a lazy day at the pool, or come and sample one of our many class options.

Sea sons Greet i ngs t o a ll !

We are continuing to make small, subtle changes to the facilities in an effort to improve your experience, and we have now extended the use of the tennis courts until 11pm. This is being trialed on a Thursday only at the moment, with a view to extending this if it is popular. Our sun loungers and tables have had a little TLC to freshen up the poolside and the team in the gym is making a big effort to keep the area cleaner and mess free!

Valid until: 31/12/2019

DECEMBER OFFERS

I would like to wish all of our members a wonderful festive period, and I look forward to seeing you all in the gym with your New Year’s Resolutions! As always, if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. ‘Get fit today, be happy tomorrow…’

Originally from Scotland, I am a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist who has been working in the fitness industry for 15 years.

Exercise Tip Of The Month by Christopher Mallett

B A CK B Y P O P U L AR D E M A N D!OU R M O ST P O P U L AR T R E A T M E NT P A C K A GE I S B A CK T O G ET Y OU T H R O U GH T H E S O C I A L S E A S O N!

REVERSE FLY

With a professional sporting background and a passion for sport specific training, I can help you get the results you crave on your fitness journey.

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We are a very anterior-dominant society since we sit for so much of our day. All that forward hunching will lead to poor posture and is likely to cause pain further on down the line in some part of your body. The reverse fly trains the back part of your body, which will help you maintain better posture. When you strengthen the posterior muscles, as shown in this exercise, it will not only help you look better and shape your body, but it will also save your back problems down the road. Doing sets of the reverse fly will target your posterior delts (rear shoulders) as well as your rhomboids, trapezius, and latissimus dorsi (back) muscles. Not only will these exercises help balance out the forward nature of your daily tasks, but they’ll help counter-balance a lot of other anterior-focused workout moves. For example, shoulder presses, push-ups, and bench presses all work the front of your body. Doing a reverse fly along with all these other exercises helps keep everything in balance. To scale down, or if the standing version of the exercise hurts your lower back, try lying prone (facedown) on a bench or exercise ball which also engages the muscles better. You can also try the reverse fly with dumbbells, a resistance band or a cable machine. Keep in mind that this exercise is all about targeting the correct muscles, versus powering through it. Start with small weights and get the movement right before you worry about progressing to more weight.

b. Keeping core engaged and maintaining a slight bend in the elbows, exhale and lift dumbbells up laterally in a wide arching motion until they reach shoulder height. Focus on squeezing shoulder blades together. c. Pause at the top, then inhale and slowly lower dumbbells to return to starting position.

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Reverse Fly Form Tips Don’t swing or use momentum to get the weights up. Instead, move in a slow and controlled motion on the way up and down. Keep back straight (neutral) during the entire movement. Rounding the back will place too much stress on your lumbar spine (lower back).

FITNESS ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2019 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Artistic Yoga 0630-0730

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Pilates Mat 0700-0800

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Pilates Reformer 0700-0800

Pilates Rotation/Chair 0700-0800

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Pilates Rotation/Mat 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Zumba Dance 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Gymnastics (4-6 yrs) 0900-1000

Zumba Dance 0900-1000

Bollywood Fitness 1000-1100

Pilates Chair 1000-1100

Pilates Chair 0900-1000

Pilates Reformer 0900-1000

RAD Primary (6 yrs) 1000-1100

Pilates Intro 1100-1200

Bollywood Fitness 1000-1100

Zumba Dance 0900-1000

Gymnastics (7-12 yrs) 1100-1200

Pilates Reformer 1000-1100

FRIDAY

Pilates Rotation/Chair 1000-1100

Pilates Chair 1100-1200

Pilates (Rebecca) 1030-1130

Junior Fitness & Squash 1300-1400

Pilates Intro 1100-1200

& Squash 1400-1500

Artistic Yoga 1800-1900

Karate (Teens & up) 1815-1900

Zumba Dance 1830-1930

Artistic Yoga 1800-1900

Bollywood Fitness 1900-2000

Pilates Reformer 1900-2000

Bollywood Fitness 1900-2000

Pilates Tower/Mat 1900-2000

Bollywood Fitness 1900-2000

Artistic Yoga 1915-2015

Weight Loss Yoga 2015-2115

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Low back pain in golf and how to reduce the risk

LADIES MORNING at Emirates Golf Club

by Michael Mefo: Physiotherapist & Clinic Manager, UPANDRUNNING Rehabilitation Centre, Emirates Golf Club.

Each session begins with different coaching theme (shots to work on for the day) and will include drills, double drills, game-like scenarios, co-ordination, footwork and net play. The session will then progress to a matchplay where participants can try out their new skills. The 90 minute session that runs from 8.30am - 10am every Monday includes 45 minutes of coaching and 45 minutes of matchplay which is then followed by a complimentary coffee at Jones the Grocer, Emirates Golf Club *.

TERMS & CONDITIONS • The session includes equipment • Damaging the equipment can result in extra charges. • * Coffee is complimentary for voucher holders only and must be consumed on the same day as per the session and cannot be exchanged for any other promotion or value. • No further discounts will be applied. • Full charges will apply for late cancelation (24 hours.) for no show

SOCIAL NIGHTS at Emirates Golf Club Every 1st and 3rd Thursday OR Friday (subject to court availability)

• Enjoy 120 minutes of Padel Tennis • 1 burger or pizza and 1 beverage at Spike Bar • Racquet Rental and balls included

Low back pain is the most common injury suffered by golfers at both amateur and professional levels of the game. The research shows that as many as 33-55% of golfers will experience a lower back issue at some point in their golfing careers. As well as the pain and functional limitations, low back injuries also lead to significant time lost from golf play and practice. There are a few physical factors that have been identified, which can increase the risk of low back injuries. By improving in these areas you will stand a better chance of getting through your practice sessions and rounds unscathed. (1) Posterior chain flexibility: Flexibility has been shown time and time again to correlate with performance and injury rates in golfers. The muscles and connective tissues at the back of the legs, buttocks and back need to be flexible to allow us to achieve the correct set up posture and to allow adequate range of motion during the different stages of the swing. Poor setup and poor swing mechanics not only hinder performance, they can result in overuse of the structures in the lower back. Improving your flexibility: Lying on your back, wrap a belt around your foot on the target leg. Hold onto one end of the band in each hand and slowly pull your foot towards you until you feel a stretch in your hamstring (back of thigh region). Do not be over aggressive with the stretch and release it if you feel any pain, pins and needles or numbness in the leg. Hold for 20 seconds, repeat three times on each leg in the morning and evening.

(2) Hip internal rotation: An efficient golf swing requires us to rotate internally around the trail hip on the backswing, transfer our weight and then internally rotate at high velocity around the lead hip on the down swing and follow through. A reduction in hip rotation can cause a number of swing faults such as a reverse spine angle and can lead to increased loading of the lower back. PGA Tour Professionals have an average of around 45 degrees of hip internal rotation whereas, us mere mortals are aiming for around 30 degrees.

(3) Thoracic (upper back) rotation: The upper back is a key area that helps you create rotational power/torque during the swing. This is especially true for the modern golf swing, which looks to create as much separation between the torso and hips as possible (the X factor). Poor thoracic spine mobility into rotation can limit the range of motion and power available to you and often leads to golfers trying to compensate in other areas including the lower back. A good range of pure thoracic rotation is around 30-35 degrees in each direction.

Improving you hip internal rotation: Lying on your back with the legs bent, pop your left foot across and rest it just above the right knee. Using your right hand, slowly pull the left thigh towards the right, which will stretch the hip into internal rotation. Ease off if you feel pain in the hip, groin or lower back area. Hold for 20 seconds, repeat three times on each side in the morning and evening. Improving your thoracic rotation: Lie on your side with both arms straight out in front, knees slightly bent and the head supported. Cross the top knee over so it is contact with the floor. Take a deep breath in and when exhaling take the top arm across the body as you rotate your trunk as far as you can comfortably. Keep your gaze on the moving hand so that your neck rotates too. On breathing in, rotate back to the starting position. Repeat 10 times each side, morning and evening.

at Spike Bar for only AED 150 per player The promotion includes equipment Damaging the equipment can result in extra charges. Beverages must be consumed on the same day as per the booking and cannot be exchanged for any other promotion or value. No further discounts will be applied. Full charges will apply for late cancelation (24 hours.) or no show

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It is important to point out that we are all designed differently and some physical restrictions can be due to your body’s natural design, especially around the joints. Some restrictions might also be due to structural changes that have occurred in joints over years, such as with Osteoarthritis. As such, please take care in assessing the above areas and do not ever push into pain. If you feel you require a more in-depth assessment or you have concerns about some physical limitations that might be affecting your game then please contact our team of specialist Physiotherapists at Emirates Golf Club for some assistance UPANDRUNNING Rehabilitation Center, Emirates Golf Club. +971 528 5400. www.upandrunningdubai.com

UPANDRUNNING

We have a day for you and we focus on improving every aspect of your game, while socialising, having fun and burning some calories!.

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CEO MASTERS - WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2020 We kick off 2020 with the invitation only Dubai Sports Council CEO Masters that S2B are running for the third year. This is a collection of 100 plus Senior Executives spending a great day networking at the Els Club, looked after by Karl Whitehead and his team.

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With UAE’s top companies and groups represented, this is a great branding opportunity for luxury, retail and professional services brands; we are still seeking hole sponsors to contribute to a great day and evening – please contact Russell Yeomans on 0555043620. For more information and for sponsorship opportunities please check out the website www.ceomasters.golfgenius. com and email r.yeomans@golffestme.com 2019 sponsor DC Al Futtaim Holger Ostheimer with Ishu Rupani winner of a flight simulation experience at the 2019 masters event

NOVEMBER MONDAY NIGHT WINNERS

ORIENT TOURS MONDAY NIGHT 9TH DECEMBER 2019 We are delighted that our new partner Orient Tours is putting up AED 2000 worth of creative Dubai experiences 9th December so block your diaries and get your best game together to become a temporary tourist in your own city.

AARO MATCHPLAY SERIES

November 25th 2019: Chris Davies & Suresh: 19 points

We are at the quarter final stage in the sponsored AARO 2019 matchplay. Quarterfinalists include the Robinson’s pair Andrew and Wendy, Victoria Johnson, Dave Minchin, Ole Sealey (already in the semi-final), Kristi Sealey, and Kevin Birch.

AOP NOVEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH

(POTM IS CALCULATED BY ADDING UP A PLAYER’S BEST THREE STABLEFORD SCORES OF THE MONTH)

Members, come and check out S2B - we are sure you will enjoy the atmosphere, the people and this will all add to your membership experience. As we say, it’s the most fun you can have on a Monday!

This is anyone’s tournament to join the only previous winner, Richard Aybar.

2019 Player of the Year Standings Ranking

Name Dean Hall

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Andrew Robinson

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Russell Yeomans

Chris Davies

Alex Mcness

OB Sealey

Dean Hall, reigning Player of the Year champion continues to lead but with the matchplay coming to a close plus two Monday sremaining, anyone from this top six could still eclipse him. Congratulations all on being in the top six! The last qualifying game of the year will be on 9th December. Andrew Robinson has been showing some great form recently, so he is the one to watch!

UPCOMING EVENTS 9th December 12th December

18th November 2019: Jimmy Norfolk & Andrew Robinson: 19 points

Please contact James for more information! Email: jyeomans@yeomansexecutive.com Phone No.: 0504816277

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Orient Travel Monday Night S2B Christmas Party

CALL TO ACTION FOR EMIRATES GOLF CLUB MEMBERS

4th November: Russell Yeomans and Victoria Johnson: 20 points

Congratulations on Jimmy Norfolk for his 2nd POM trophy, his 51 points beating Andrew Robinson and Russell Yeomans by one point. This is Jimmy’s second POM award, his last victory being in June 2018. 1st Jimmy Norfolk. 51 points 2nd Russell Yeomans Andrew Robinson 50 points

We look forward to welcoming more Emirates Golf Club members to our society. S2B Facebook and Instagram Check out our social media pages:

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 11th November: Kristi Sealey, who also won the Race to Atlantis event with husband Ole Sealey

s t e p ip n S e l o H h t 19

“I think I should have renamed this page this month “All our Yesterdays” since there are so many photos of past/life members but it does go to show what firm friendships have been made over the years at Emirates Golf Club !”

19th Hole Snippets

We are thrilled to announce that Carine has been named Favourite European Restaurant in Dubai at the recent Magazine Dining Awards 2019

Thanks to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum for stopping by our Club

The Barry’s recently met up with past members Carolyn and Gary Maingot and Past Lady Captain Pauline Raynor in Trinidad (where Carolyn, Gary & Pauline all now live).

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Congratulations to Najla Bartette on her fifth hole-in-one, this time at the RG City Golf Club, Thailand on her Birthday…big celebrations I’m sure!

Another reunion of Emirates Golf Club members (past and present) took place in Thailand recently….Lyn & Paul Turner, Sheila & John Osborne, Fran & Darren Cole, Nina Larm & Pentti Tahvanainen

NE Congratulations to Lloyd Griggs who had a hole-in-one on the Majlis hole 11 on 14th November

Farewell and thank you to our wonderful receptionist Janice who is returning to Sri Lanka to be with her family. Wishing you all the best Janice

Well done to the whole team and we thank you all for your support!

Vice-Captain, Boyd Edmonson, who is South African, had an agreement with Barney Coleman that if South Africa won the Rugby World Cup Final (against England), Barney would wear a South African rugby shirt at the next prize presentation (or vice-versa if England had won). True to his word and being a good sport, here’s the evidence!!

Following on from there, the Barry’s also met up with former Emirates Golf Club Pro Greg Schofield and his wife Sally, 1993 Emirates Golf Club Champion and also 1993 Amateur Open Champion

Welcome back to Past Captain Jim Carrigy who spent a few days in Dubai last month and enjoyed a round on the Majlis with Margaret and Ed Bain and Catherine Convery.

Our Spanish lady members at Jumeirah Golf Estates supporting eventual winner, Jon Rahm

This photo was sent to me by Cliff & Viv Caley who were playing the 3rd hole of the Faldo when they happened to notice a couple playing the Par 3 course while walking their dog - multitasking at its best!!

Welcome back to Past Captains, Rai and Joan Legnar who were in town recently.

We are thrilled that the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club has again been voted by our peers as the Number 1 Golf Course in the Middle East by Golf Digest

LA NOUVELLE ANNĂ&#x2030;E Celebrate a Bohemian New Year

Ring in 2020 with carine. Enjoy live entertainment and savour some of our favourites from the Ă la carte menu along with some surprise specials. Charge your glasses and grab a front-row seat of the Emirates Golf Club fireworks to ensure you ring in the New Year in a most memorable fashion. Secure your table now at dubaigolf.com/carinenye