Club life october 2014

Editor: Jacqui Barry barrydxb@eim.ae

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hat a wonderful long summer that was – for me anyway as I was in Europe for just over three months, and it was wonderful to be able to escape the heat and humidity of Dubai. Having spent many summers here over my thirty-three years in Dubai…and enjoyed every one of them…it was a big change. However, it’s back to a new season which promises to be a fun one with new Captains, Kamal Kosta and Mitsuko Emmerson, supported by their Vice-Captains, Johnny Aldridge and Helen Srivastava. There are a number of new golf events in store this season and there are also several interesting social events planned, which I am sure will be very enjoyable and successful.

Emirates Golf Club Senior Management

Christopher May

Chief Executive Officer cmay@dubaigolf.com

Congratulations and thank you to outgoing Captains, Dick Purchase and Barbara Head who did a great job last season but I’m sure you’re now enjoying ‘your retirement’ from the Captaincy!

So, the season ahead is full on with great golf events, fantastic social evenings, some of them for members only, so all it takes is for our members to throw themselves into everything that’s happening at our wonderful Club. We have a huge membership and on a golfing and social front it is the ’hub’ so come along, try it out, meet your fellow members and have fun!

Craig and his team have been very busy all summer with course maintenance – read his report in this issue on what has been happening. The courses are looking great so please do you part by repairing pitch marks, filling in divots, raking bunkers etc., so everyone is able to enjoy the course at its best. In addition, please take care of your carts; there have been a few mishaps with carts throughout the summer so don’t find yourself in the embarrassing position of those in the photos below.

Craig Haldane

Andrew Whitelaw

General Manager awhitelaw@dubaigolf.com

Andy Meech

Director - Golf Course Maintenance chaldane@dubaigolf.com

Head of Sport and Leisure ameech@dubaigolf.com

Barney Coleman

Adele Cowgill

Ganesh Mangathil

Keith Wilkes

Head of Sales and Marketing Director of Golf acowgill@dubaigolf.com bcoleman@dubaigolf.com

In House Publishing Manager Retail Manager gmangathil@dubaigolf.com kwilkes@dubaigolf.com

Chef Max Grenard

Culinary Director mgrenard@dubaigolf.com

Martin Drugan

Food and Beverage Manager mdrugan@dubaigolf.com

Saeed Ahamed

Financial Controller mahamed@dubaigolf.com

So, have a great season, enjoy all the various events and … happy golfing!

Jacqui Barry You are invited to join Emirates Golf Club Members’ Facebook group to keep up to date on tournament results, dining, Pro Shop offers and other promotions at the Club. This Facebook group is for current members only and will be updated regularly.

Andrew Matthews PGA, Membership Services Manager

It is with great sadness that we wish to advise you that our member Mr Veeran Verma, passed away on the golf course on October 1st. Veeran had been a member at the Club for over seven years and prior to that was a member at Nad Al Sheba Club. He always enjoyed his regular rounds of golf with friends at the Club, and will be sadly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this time.

Stephen Deane

Head Academy Professional sdeane@dubaigolf.com

EGC Key Telephone Numbers Main Switchboard

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Accounts

04 417 9875

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Resident Engineer hpalliyalil@dubaigolf.com

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would firstly like to thank past Captains, Dick Purchase and Moshe Kohli, together with Club Management, for nominating me to be your Captain for the 20142015 season; secondly thank you to all members for trusting in me and for giving me this honour.

I hope I can continue the great traditions that previous Captains have brought to the Club. I am very fortunate to have my friend Johnny

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Hello my people!

Aldridge as my Vice-Captain who has given many years service to Emirates Golf Club and I have been told that he is a good shoulder to lean on…I promise you I really will but I hope I won’t need it too often, only in emergencies.

Whitelaw, for all their help and for having one of the best golf courses in the region; best wishes also to all the valuable, friendly and hard-working colleagues at our Club.

I would like to extend my congratulations and best wishes to Lady Captain Mitsuko Emmerson and I am sure we will enjoy a good year on and off the golf course also.

Hello to every Golf Club Captain, in United Arab Emirates and worldwide - let’s make my Captain’s Day a National Day!

My best wishes go to wasl management and to my dear Chris May CEO, as well as to GM Andrew

I love you all.

Kamal Kosta Club Captain 2014-2015

COMPETITION RESULTS Mashreq Medal

in association with BMW & Harvey Nichols, Dubai 12th September 2014 A DIVISION (HCP. 0-10) WINNER: Qamar Rasheed RUNNER UP: Jignesh Sangani THIRD: Tony Azoulay BEST GROSS: Qamar Rasheed OVERALL BEST NET: Qamar Rasheed B DIVISION (HCP. 11-20) WINNER: Anand Lakhiani RUNNER UP: Arjun Gupta THIRD: Kish Bandopadhyay C DIVISION (HCP. 21-28) WINNER: David Clark

66 69 70 75 66 70 72 73 79

MEN' S SINGLES MATCHPLAY & THE LUCKIEST BALL ON EARTH QUALIFIER Friday 19th September 2014

OVERALL WINNER + LUCKIEST BALL ON EARTH QUALIFIER WINNER: Ishu Rupani DIVISION ‘’A’’ (HCP. 0 - 12) WINNER: Rajinder Razdan RUNNER UP: Jignesh Sangani THIRD: Tony Hutchinson DIVISION ‘’B’’ (HCP. 13 - 24) WINNER: Suvansh Arora RUNNER UP: Patrick Mulligan THIRD: Sekhar Reddy Vangimalla

MIXED COMPETITION RESULTS Volvo Golf Champions Series Saturday 13th September 2014 Winner

Carolyn Thompson

38pts

Runner Up

Nelly Amarnani

37pts

Third Place

Mark Hosking

35pts

Fourth Place

Manoj Kapur

35pts

Best Gross

Matthew Baxter

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Pro/Member Challenge

Competition Results

Saturday 20th September 2014

Although the elements were hot for the annual Pro/Member Challenge, some of the scores the members produced were even hotter!

A fantastic day was had by all, as the members pitted their skills against the Club’s strong team of professionals during various on-course challenges such as Beat the Pro, Straightest Drive and the famous Tin Cup Challenge!

Mark, Andy, James and Matthew Baxter with the trophy

The fun Shamble format produced excellent performances from third placed team Suvansh Arora, Bradley Mogire, Clement Flaherty and Zubin Chandra, with a two from four net score of 121. This was bettered by runners-up Rajinder Razdan, Qamar Rasheed, Sekhar Vangimalla and Fredrik Schauman on an excellent 119. Although these scores were great they couldn’t match the amazing score of 114 and a five shot victory by team Baxter! It was a family affair consisting of father Andy and his three sons Matthew, Mark and James.

Watch Emirates Golf Club Pro Bryan Smyth practise the Tin Cup Challenge ahead of the Pro/Member Challenge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRQilz2LD_g

THE WORLD CORPORATE GOLF CHALLENGE

TOP 3 TEAMS PROGRESS TO UAE FINAL AT JGE: WINNER: Achal Ghai, Naresh Handa RUNNER UP: Jugwinder Brar, Kush Sama THIRD: Ishpal Singh Bajaj, James Voce BEST INDIVIDUAL NET SCORE (Sponsored by Visa): Kush Sama HOLE IN ONE HOLE # 15: N/A NEAREST THE PINS IN 3 HOLE # 18: Pentti Tahvanainen NEAREST THE PIN HOLE # 4: Achal Ghai

Thursday 25th September 2014

The World Corporate Golf Challenge Thursday, 25th September 2014

MIXED13:30 SEASON P.M. Shotgun - OPENER Majlis Course Friday 26th September 2014 RESULT WINNERS

Keith Prosser, Jari Koljonen

Pentti Tahvanainen

TOP 3 TEAMS PROGRESS TO UAE FINAL AT JGE:

WINNER: Achal GhaiAchal Ghai, Naresh Handa RUNNERS UP Naresh Handa

JugwinderAshish Brar Nanda, Chanchal Nanda Kush Sama 65 PTS

Aman Nanda, Kirtan Desai

Ishpal Singh Bajaj James Voce

THIRD:

BEST INDIVIDUAL NET SCORE: Kush Sama (Sponsored by Visa) HOLE IN ONE: N/A

HOLE # 15:

NEAREST THE PINS IN 3: Pentti Tahvanainen

NEAREST THE PIN: HOLE # 4:

68 PTS

Jugwinder Brar, Kush Sama

RUNNER UP: THIRD

HOLE # 18:

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Achal Ghai

CONGRATULATIONS!

64 PTS 36 PTS

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68 Pts 65 Pts 64 Pts 36 Pts

5 As we all know, Dubai is a huge international city which is getting busier and busier. We are looking forward to hosting the 2020 Dubai Expo and although it is more than five years away, it will be soon be here.

In the Ladies’ section we started our season on 8th September and I wish

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hope you enjoyed the summer break. I always think that time flies quickly in our lives in Dubai – it’s unbelievable that it is already October 2014. The new season has started and in only a few months we will be celebrating another new year 2015!

to thank J.W.Marriott Marquis Dubai for sponsoring the Ladies’ Monthly Medal with fantastic prizes of hotel restaurant and spa vouchers. The Medals are based on net scores in the various divisions so everybody has a chance to win. From the Monthly Medal the top ten net scores will get points for the Curtisy Cup, which this season, will be on 22nd April, so it will be somewhat cooler than previous years when this event has been staged in late May.

winners at the end of the season…and entry fee is even free!.

This season a new event has started, called Kellogg’s Order of Merit; Kellogg’s are generously sponsoring eight competitions with prizes for each event and points for the overall

I am very much looking forward to enjoying this season with you.

This month we will also all be able to enjoy the Pink Ball Charity competition. This is a fourball team scramble on 13th October and, in addition to overall prizes, there will also be a prize for the best-dressed team, so ladies please do not forget to sign up.

Mitsuko Emmerson Lady Captain 2014-2015

LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS LADIES' STABLEFORD

Stableford

sponsored by Kellogg’s Monday 15th September 2014

Monday 8th September 2014

SILVER DIVISION (HCP. 0-23) OVERALL WINNER: Mimi Hosking WINNER: Cathrine Clark RUNNER UP: Maura Duggan BRONZE DIVISION (HCP. 24-42) WINNER: Fiona Nicholas

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Naema Maya Wins Ladies’ Opening Kellogg’s Event

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Naema Maya picked up the top spot in the first of eight new events sponsored by Kellogg’s.

The partnership with Emirates Golf Club will consist of many different formats along with an order of merit table also.

Event one was stableford with Naema claiming the overall winner’s prize with an excellent 38 points. Her card included an amazing seven net and three gross birdies for the 2-under total over the Majlis course.

In the Silver Division it was Cathrine Clark who took the honours with 35 points, closely followed by runner-up Fiona Berry on 34 points.

Fiona Munro was the winner in the Bronze Divsion with 29 points.

LADIES’ MONTHLY MEDAL & LUCKIEST BALL ON EARTH QUALIFIER Monday, 22nd September 2014 Qualifier for the Luckiest Ball on Earth Competition Jenny Isles Net 67 SILVER A DIVISION (HCP. 0 – 14) Winner: Rekha Bandopadhyay Net 69 Runner Up: Veronica Elias Net 72 Overall Best Gross: Jayshree Gupta Gross 80 SILVER B DIVISION (HCP. 15 –23) Winner: Jenny Isles Net 67 Runner Up: Thea Hendrickx Net 70 BRONZE DIVISION (HCP. 24 –42) Winner: Mariana Kyrkiris Net 74

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LADIES’ SEASON OPENER Monday 29th September 2014

Competition Results

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GUESS LADY CAPTAIN MITSUKO EMMERSON’S DRIVE 110YDS. WINNER (1st try) Sue Hopwood WINNER (2nd try): Thea Hendricks LADY GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2013-2014 GROSS WINNER Cathrine Clark NET WINNER Fiona Berry WINNER Carolyn Thompson, Maura Duggan

Jenny Isles, Fiona Berry RUNNERS UP Lynne Dickinson, Martha Wong

Naima Maya, Elvira Smith Captain’s Putting Competition 1 – AIR FLOW BALL Fiona Berry Captain’s Putting Competition 2 – SPIKEY BALL Chris Dyball NEAREST TO THE PIN HOLE # 7 Carolyn Thompson (SILVER DIVISION HCP – 0 – 23) NEAREST TO THE PIN HOLE # 4 Ingrid Sjodoff (BRONZE DIVISION HCP. 24 – 42) NEAREST TO THE PIN HOLE # 15 Chris Dyball (SILVER DIVISION HCP – 0 – 23) NEAREST TO THE PIN HOLE # 11 Anjana Thapar (BRONZE DIVISION HCP. 24 – 42) LONGEST DRIVE HOLE # 12 Naima Maya (FOR ALL PLAYERS)

174 YARDS 182 YARDS

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Members’ Event - Whose Wine is it Anyway?

Find out at Le Classique on 15th October 2014 at 7.30pm.

Enjoy an evening at Le Classique with delicious food and excellent grape selections.

In collaboration with MMI, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the grape that you are drinking.

‘Whose Wine is it anyway’ is a light-hearted, informal and fun evening to test your wine knowledge.

You will be the one rating the different wines as you indulge in a five course dinner with matching wine pairings.

AED 325 per member AED 355 per member’s guest Early reservations are recommended.

To make a reservation please contact Le Classique on +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com www.dubaigolf.com

Spike Bar launches its new menus Dear Members, I am pleased to announce that we have recently launched a new menu in the Spike Bar. Throughout the new menu creation process we have taken information from our member surveys and feedback that has been received from both members and guests.

The new menu in the Spike Bar offers a more relaxed style of food offerings, keeping the theme of an upscale pub or sports bar.

Our objective is to provide a very tasty dining experience in a casual environment.

Some new additions to the Spike Bar menu include a selection of burgers, a choice of sharing items and a “Flavours of Asia” section; in addition we have retained some of our most popular dishes.

Changes to the M’s menu will follow later this month and will include some new Mediterranean items while still incorporating the Arabic influenced dishes from the previous menu. We have also made some changes to the pizza menu and added further main courses.

Our team of Chefs has been working hard during the summer months, tasting, adjusting and practising the new menus. We are delighted with the results and hope you have the chance to experience them soon!

Kind regards, Jeffrey Brothers Executive Sous Chef Emirates Golf Club

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OPEN DAY 20th September2014

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Elite Juniors The Elite Juniors have had an amazing summer with lots of individual achievements and highlights throughout.

Here are some photos of several Elite Junior members showing recent success:

Arjun Gupta: Having an amazing golfing summer by winning the Albatross Junior Tour India Interschool Championships and claiming two individual wins and overall order of merit winner in the Dubai Golf Junior Series.

Aaron Smyth: Winning the Ramadan Junior Open at the Els Club.

Hugo Garcia:

Making a super Holein-One on the Faldo course 2nd hole.

Kavita Sehmi: Member of the University

Matthew Baxter: Representing the Elites in this year’s Scottish Boys’ Championship and claiming overall best gross in the Volvo Champions’ Series along with a superb win in the recent Pro/Member Challenge at EGC.

of Maryland Golf Team and named in the top 15 First Division College players to watch for the 2014/15 season. Exciting times for Kavita and an inspiration to the Elites to follow in her footsteps.

CONGRATULATIONS Tanishq Lalvani:

Karam Sehmi: Karam winning the net

division in this year’s Emirates Junior Club Championship and taking runners-up honours in the famous Hankook tournament.

Winning his first ever Senior tournament in event one of the Dubai Golf Summer Series and then backing it up with a second win in event four at Dubai Creek and Yacht Club.

Volvo Golf Champions Series Saturday 13th September Majlis Course Vaughn Reed: Getting some tips and advice from golfing legend Mr. Gary Player during his vacation in South Africa.

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Lynne and Andy Whitelaw

Where are you from?

Andy: I am from Cumbernauld, Scotland.

Lynne: I was born and raised in Thurso in the far north of Scotland.

Were you involved in any other sport before playing golf?

Andy: I was very involved in Shotokan Karate and 5-a-side football.

Lynne: I have always been involved in athletics, from competing as a Junior to coaching as an adult.

What brought you to Dubai and when?

Andy: The company I work for moved the Corporate office to Dubai. I moved here in July 2012.

Lynne: After travelling with Andy for the past few years, I came to Dubai in October 2012.

When did you take up golf?

Andy: I started playing golf when I was 14 years old...sorry can’t remember how many years ago that was!!

Lynne: I first played five years ago and then very little until I arrived in Dubai and joined Emirates Golf Club.

What has been your lowest handicap and what is it now?

Andy: My lowest handicap has been here at EGC. I now play off 9.

Lynne: My handicap is at its lowest, now playing off 10.

What is your favourite course to play?

morning found us at the Golf Club filling in the paperwork to become members... nowhere to stay but we could play golf!

The Club was my lifeline when I arrived as I knew nobody so I spent a lot of time there as Andy was still travelling. I still remember my first experience of the Club Anniversary party as we were lucky that our first year coincided with the Club’s 25th Anniversary celebrations; we were so fortunate to be a part of it all.

What sort of work do you do?

Andy: I’m a Scotsman, working in Dubai so it’s not hard to guess I’m in the oil and gas industry.

Lynne: I am a very lucky lady not to be working, although I do work very hard at golf, Zumba and lunching...and of course spending Andy’s money!

Do you have any other family?

When did you join EGC and what is your most memorable moment?

Andy: We joined in July 2012 having just arrived in Dubai. My most memorable moment was my first ever round on the Majlis and finishing on the 18th with the magnificent backdrop of the Club and the Dubai skyline.

Lynne: I flew into Dubai in July 2012 to look for somewhere to stay; the following

Andy & Lynne: We have three grown children; Leeanne is an archeologist working in Edinburgh. Kimberly has her own graphics company in Queenstown New Zealand. Keith, our youngest, is an armed policeman in Inverness. We also have four grandchildren, Chase 5, Rowan 4, Emma 3, Alasdair 1...and yes, to answer your questions, we started when we were 10!

Andy: My personal favourite is Valderrama, Spain. I was lucky to play straight after the very last Volvo Masters was played there.

The condition of the course was amazing, making for a game of precision golf.

Lynne: Gosh such a hard question. I love playing the Majlis as it’s an amazing course. I also love playing Reay Golf course, the most northerly course on the mainland UK. It’s not the longest course but it’s right on the beach and quite challenging; every hole is a different challenge with the wind swirling from the sea and interesting beautiful views.

Your thoughts on the Club?

Andy: Quite simply the very best club I have ever been involved with. The members are great and the staff are wonderful as they are always helpful and friendly. I have had so many memorable occasions at the Club already in my short time here and I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to be a member.

Lynne: I am still relatively new to the Club and I use the facilities extensively. I feel privileged to be able to say that I am a member of Emirates Golf Club. I alway have a smile on my face when I drive in. It is great being part of a wonderful group of ladies.

11 Dear Members, We trust you have had a great summer and we welcome you back for the season ahead.

The team in GCM has had a very busy summer which included our annual renovation works throughout the property. The core aeration has gone exceptionally well and recovery has been very good indeed. Both courses just now are playing well with greens surfaces as

consistent across the two courses as they have ever been.

A significant change that you will notice is the implementation of new bunker sand on the Faldo Course. Aesthetically it is a big change as the sand is white which creates a great contrast. The sand however is still very soft and will take some time to firm up to what we would consider is acceptable.

Raking out footprints has never been more important as they will be a lot more severe with the softer sand in play. We encourage you to please take your time to ensure this is done correctly so that all golfers can benefit during their rounds. There is nothing worse than having your ball finish

up in a deep footprint, so please do your best to assist. The GCM team is sending out additional colleagues to assist, but we are unable to do so 24/7.

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Greenkeeper’s Cuttings

As mentioned, surfaces at the moment are good and as we move into late September and beyond this will only improve. The Majlis has just completed its final aerification of the season and greens surfaces will be 100% again within a week maximum.

Wishing you a great golfing season ahead.

Craig Haldane Director - Golf Course Maintenance

Lessons with Michael Kinloch, Senior Golf Professional Senior Golf Professional, Michael Kinloch, from Dubai Creek Golf Academy is now available for lessons at The Academy at Emirates Golf Club.

Michael started his professional career at the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa St. Andrews, where he was based at the award winning Dukes Course. He successfully completed his PGA training at the Dukes and won the prestigious Scottish Trainee Professional of the year award in 2003.

Michael assisted in the opening of Kuwait’s first grass golf course, Sahara Golf & Country Club in 2005. Mike was instrumental in establishing the club’s

gained valuable experience in teaching clients with the latest technology including SAM Puttlab, Trackman, Flightscope and E-coaching among others, Michael joined the outstanding team of professionals at Dubai Creek in September 2007 and has great experience in teaching golf to players of all ages and abilities.

He is looking forward to working with members and guests at Emirates Golf Club.

academy, and was responsible for overseeing the creation of Kuwait’s first Junior Development Programme. As a lead instructor, he mentored and coached elite players, including members of the Kuwait national golf team.

After returning to Scotland to join the St. Andrews Links Golf Academy, where he

Michael is available for lessons at The Academy at Emirates Golf Club during the following times: Monday Thursday

11am to 10pm 8am to 7pm

For further information, please contact emiratesacademy@dubaigolf.com or call +971 4 417 9845 www.dubaigolf.com

Nick in front of Achilles statue

Angela Connor & Linda Harris at Machynys Golf Club, Wales

Nick Evangelopoulos and family at Achilleion the palace built in Corfu by the Empress of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, also known as Sisi.

Darren Cole at The Open

The Aldridge ‘boys’ in Florida

Ingrid an Sjodoff

Tony & Mags Breen at Ceann Sibeal Golf Club Ireland Andy & Lynne Whitelaw at the Miami Marlins baseball game

Anand Lakhiani, Ishu Rupani, Lalu Mahtani and Nelly Amarnani, playing in Bandung Giri Grahna, Indonesia

Anand Lakhiani, Nelly Amarnani, Lalu Mahtani and Ishu Rupani playing at the Montreux Golf Club in Switzerland - very unique one man golf carts

Anand Lakhiani and Rishad Moolobhoy at Wentworth

Lisa & Medardo Cadiz Alistair & Fiona Munro at Kingsbarns, St. Andrews

Darren & Fran Cole and Sheila & John Osborne at Wentworth

Jayshree & Rohit Gupta & family at Ken River Lodge, India

WHERE IN

did EGC members

Asgar Patel in Antalya, Turkey (Gloria Old Course) with Suresh Subberwal and Parimal Karani.

The Gupta’s in Alaska During the Ananda The Himalayas, Uttaranchal, India trip – taken on The Ganges with the Kandhari’s and the Radia’s

Hiromi Ohashi at Daisagami Country Club in Japan

Rosemary, Chris, A at Disneyla

Eric Koeman in Penny Lane – there’s a barber showing photographs of every head he has had the pleasure to know!

Drummond Welsh with the Barry’s and the Preston’s in the Algarve

Glynis & Andy Hendry at Gleneagles

Keith Prosser at the second hole at Tavistock Golf Club in Devon - a Dartmoor pony decides to make up the four!

David and Gillian Black at the Disney Magnolia Course in Florida

nd Christer in Tuscany

Ramesh Prabhakar, Moshe Kohli & Vikram Malhotra in the Algarve

Jenny Ayres, Mohsin Al Tajir and Rosemary Turlik at Kingsbarns

Jenny Ayres & Caroline Jones at Malone Golf Club in Belfast Maria and Cees van Dooren at Gleneagles

THE WORLD

s get to this summer?

Helen, Aditya & Maya Srivastava in New York Moshe Kohli & Pavel Foubik Jr. at the Czech Masters, Prague

Tom & Jacqui Barry, Frank & Paula Johnstone, Dave & Alwyn Nesbitt in Marbella, Spain

Najla & Pascal Bartette and family in Venice

Alex & Emma Turlik

Alex & Emma Turlik and Florida

Pavel Foubik, Stephen Gallacher and Pavel Foubik jr. Team Brudra at the Pro-Am CZECH MASTERS, Prague

Mitsuko and Alex Emmerson.. somewhere in the world!!

Ramesh, Moshe, Vikram, Brij, Tom & Jacqui at Laranjal Golf Club Portugal

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Dear Members,

Fit Lab

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he team at Fit Lab would like to welcome you all back after your summer vacation; we hope you had a fantastic break and that you are now ready and raring to go.

As always at Fit Lab we are looking at ways to give our members the best service possible and to keep you entertained at the Recreation Department.

New activities to look out for is Insanity which is a new class worldwide that Tracy Marks, our famous Zumba Instructress, has bought to the Club. Insanity is a high intensity cardio workout which gives you great results in a short period of time. For class timings please see the studio timetable.

Fit Lab’s ‘Fit for Kids’ is a fantastic class aimed at 12-16 year olds. The class is run by our resident fitness professional Robert Whelan and it aims to give children an excellent introduction to using the gym correctly.

If you are looking to get your kids into a healthy lifestyle this is the perfect class - timings are every Friday at midday.

Squash is on the rise at EGC with six box leagues involving 50 members and guests.

The standard is very mixed and everyone is welcome; if you are a squash player or keen to start, please contact Andy Meech at Fit Lab. If you want a more social game there is a mix-in on Mondays, 6.008.00pm.

The Elite Tennis Academy is looking to add a more social scene to the tennis this term and will be hosting ladies’ mornings on Mondays and Thursdays 8.3010.00am. Players of all standards are welcome. Luis and his team will also be starting quarterly tennis tournaments to add more incentive to improve your tennis and to make the tennis sessions more fun.

Healthy Regards, Andy Meech Head of Sport & Leisure

Padel Tennis Real Racquet Academy’s third Padel season at Emirates Golf Club has kicked off!

The following Padel Tournaments are scheduled. There are limited spots available, so make sure you book your place.

1. Tournament Categories: Category C: Friday, October 10th – 8.00am to 10.00pm Intermediate level, knockout tournament.

The four semi-finalist couples will automatically qualify for Category B tournament.

Maximum Capacity - 16 couples.

Price per registered player - AED 85 Category B: Friday, October 17th - 8.00am to 10.00pm Intermediate/Advanced level. Knockout tournament.

The four semi-finalist couples will automatically qualify for Category A tournament.

Maximum Capacity - 16 couples.

Price per registered player - AED 85 Category A: Friday, October 24th - 8.00 to 10.00pm Advanced level. Knockout tournament.

Maximum Capacity - 16 couples.

Price per registered player - AED 85 2. Ladies’ Tournament Friday, November 7th – 8.00 to 10.00pm All levels are welcome to play. Knockout tournament.

Maximum Capacity - 16 couples.

Price per registered player - AED 85 3. Mixed Couples Tournament Friday, November 21st – 8.00 to 10.00pm All levels are welcome to play. Knockout tournament.

Maximum Capacity - 16 couples.

Price per registered player - AED 85

Fitness Activity Schedule Fitness Activity Schedule October 2014 October 2014

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

STUDIO SUNDAY

STUDIO MONDAY

STUDIO TUESDAY

STUDIO WEDNESDAY

STUDIO THURSDAY

STUDIO FRIDAY

STUDIO SATURDAY

07.30 - 08.30 STUDIO Artistic Yoga 07.30 - 08.30 08.45 - 09.45 Artistic Yoga ZUMBA STEP 08.45 - 09.45 (Tracy) ZUMBA STEP (Tracy)

07.30 - 08.30 STUDIO Artistic Yoga 07.30 - 08.30 08.45 - 09.15 Artistic Yoga Insanity 08.45 - 09.15 (Tracy) Insanity (Tracy) 09.20 - 09.50 Metafit (Tracy) 09.20 - 09.50 Metafit 10.00 - (Tracy) 11.00 ZUMBA TONING 10.00 11.00 (Tracy) ZUMBA TONING (Tracy) 10.00 - 11.00 BOOTCAMP 10.00 - 11.00 (Robert) BOOTCAMP (Robert)

07.30 - 08.30 STUDIO Artistic Yoga 07.30 - 08.30 08.45 - 09.45 Artistic Yoga ZUMBA TONING 08.45 - 09.45 (Tracy) ZUMBA TONING (Tracy)

07.30 - 08.30 STUDIO Artistic Yoga 07.30 - 08.30 08.45 9.45 Artistic- Yoga PURE 30/30 08.45 - 9.45 (Elaine) PURE 30/30 (Elaine)

07.30 - 08.30 STUDIO Artistic Yoga 07.30 - 08.30 08.45 - 09.45 Artistic Yoga ZUMBA 08.45 - 09.45 (Tracy) ZUMBA (Tracy)

STUDIO

07.30 - 08.30 STUDIO Artistic Yoga 07.30 - 08.30 08.45 - 09.30 Artistic Yoga Primary Ballet 08.45 - 09.30 (6years +) Primary Ballet 09.30 - 10.45 (6years +) Grade 2 09.30 - 10.45 (8years+) Grade 2 10.45 - 11.15 (8years+) Pre - Primary 10.45 - 11.15 (5years +) Pre - Primary 11.15 - 11.45 (5years +) Pre-school Level 11.15 - 11.45 1 and 2 Pre-school Level (3 and 4 years) 1 and 2 11.45 - 12.45 (3 and 4 years) Grade 1 11.45 - 12.45 (7years +) Grade 1 12.45 - 14.00 (7years +) Grade 3 12.45 - 14.00 (9 years +) Grade 3 14.00 - 15.30 (9 years +) Grade 7 14.00 - 15.30 (12 years +) Grade 7 (12 years +)

10.00 - 11.00 BOOTCAMP 10.00 - 11.00 (Robert) BOOTCAMP (Robert)

18.30 - 19.00 METAFIT 18.30 - 19.00 (Tracy) METAFIT 19.05 19.55 (Tracy) Insanity 50min 19.05 - 19.55 (Tracy) Insanity 50min 19.00 - 20.00 (Tracy) TRX Suspension 19.00 - 20.00 Outdoor TRX(Leanne) Suspension Outdoor 20.00 - 21.00 (Leanne) Weightloss Yoga 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga

18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga 18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga 19.00 - 20.00 Artistic Yoga 19.00 - 20.00 Artistic- 19.45 Yoga 19.00 TRX Suspension 19.00 - 19.45 Outdoor TRX(Leanne) Suspension Outdoor 20.00 - 21.00 (Leanne) Weightloss Yoga 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga

10.00 - 11.00 BOOTCAMP 10.00 - 11.00 (Robert) BOOTCAMP (Robert)

17.00 - 18.00 SPINNING 17.00 - 18.00 (Robert) SPINNING 18.30 - 19.00 (Robert) METAFIT 18.30 - 19.00 (Tracy) METAFIT 19.05 19.55 (Tracy) Insanity 50min 19.05 - 19.55 (Tracy) Insanity 50min 19.00 - 20.00 (Tracy) TRX Suspension 19.00 - 20.00 Outdoor TRX Suspension (Claire) Outdoor 20.00 - 21.00 (Claire) Weightloss Yoga 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga

10.00 - 10.30 Insanity 10.00 - 10.30 (Tracy) Insanity (Tracy)

17.00 - 18.00 SPINNING 17.00 - 18.00 (Robert) SPINNING (Robert)

18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga 18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga 19.00 - 20.00 Artistic Yoga 19.00 - 20.00 Artistic- Yoga 19.00 19.45 TRX Suspension 19.00 - 19.45 Outdoor TRX(Leanne) Suspension Outdoor 20.00 - 21.00 20.00 - 21.00 (Leanne) Weightloss Yoga Weightloss Yoga 20.00 - 21.00 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga Weightloss Yoga

SATURDAY

18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga 18.00 - 19.00 Artistic Yoga 19.00 - 20.00 Artistic Yoga 19.00 - 20.00 Artistic Yoga 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga 20.00 - 21.00 Weightloss Yoga

SEPTEMBER 2014 PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2014

SENSASIA URBAN SPA CELEBRATES A LANDMARK 10 YEARS OF PAMPERING PERFECTION

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+971 4 456 0866 EMIRATES GOLFURBAN CLUB +971 SPA 4 417 CELEBRATES 9820 • DOWNTOWN SENSASIA A LANDMARK 10 YEARS OF PAMPERING PERFECTION THE VILLAGE +971 4 349 8850 • PALM JUMEIRAH +971 4 422 7115 • EMIRATES GOLF CLUB +971 4 417 9820 • DOWNTOWN +971 4 456 0866

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ntroducing the newest member of the Bespoke Wellness Team, Ben Robinson. He is a Physiotherapist who trained at Leeds Metropolitan University and qualified in 2012.

Since then, he has worked in the UK private practice area and specialised in golf specific injuries and injury prevention. He is qualified as a level 2 Titleist Performance Institute certified medical professional. He also has qualifications in acupuncture, podiatric biomechanics and spinal manipulations; he specialises in techniques in reducing postural restrictions in the golf swing and improving the range of movement within the joints. If you would like to make an appointment to help with your golf swing at Emirates Golf Club or at the Creek Golf and Yacht Club, please give us a call +971 55 372 4670

Fit Lab

BESPOKE WELLNESS

Founder and Managing Director, Salina Handa

SensAsia Urban Spa is celebrating 10 years of unique, luxury pampering this October, and the landmark anniversary kicks off a whole year of excitement across all four sparkling locations.

The UAE’s largest independent chain of Southeast Asia-inspired day spas is offering pamper fans the chance Urban to revisit much-loved treatments from at celebration – including SensAsia Spa is celebrating 10 years of yesteryear unique, luxury pamperingprices this October, andthe theBalinese landmark Boreh (a 90-minute warming spice rub taken the first SensAsia treatment menu),locations. as well as long-term anniversary kicks off a whole yearfrom of excitement across all four sparkling favourites like the sleep-enducing Pillow Talk massage, signature Hot Stone and Sugar Daddy scrub.

The UAE’s largest independent chain of Southeast Asia-inspired day spas is offering pamper fans the The anniversary form thefrom SensAsia Best Of a mix and match voucher package that chance to revisit treatments much-lovedwill treatments yesteryear at10, celebration prices – including the Balinese offers up90-minute to 50 per warming cent savings onrub standard prices when 10 treatments are purchased, from Boreh (a spice taken from the first SensAsia treatment menu), as and well ranges as long-term smaller Enhancements, such as an the addition of Hot Packs for just 45dhs 75dhs), through to favourites like the sleep-enducing Pillow Talk massage, signature Hot Stone(usually and Sugar Daddy scrub. the ultimate glow-getting Elemis Anti-Ageing Facial at the special price of 495dhs (usually 655dhs).

The anniversary treatments will form the SensAsia Best Of 10, a mix and match voucher package that SensAsia Best packages be pick’n’mixed from the dedicated are Spapurchased, Buffets at all four spas from offers up to 50Of per10cent savingscan on standard prices when 10 treatments and ranges from the end of September. The flagship SensAsia Urban Spa at The Jumeirah has also undergone smaller Enhancements, such as an the addition of Hot Packs forVillage, just 45dhs (usually 75dhs), through toa sleek summerglow-getting makeover, which a chord with at Founder and Managing Director, Salina Handa. the ultimate Elemisstrikes Anti-Ageing Facial the special price of 495dhs (usually 655dhs).

“The Village was first evercan spabewe opened back in 2004, and I find it so exciting and somewhat SensAsia Best Of 10the packages pick’n’mixed from the dedicated Spa Buffets at all four spas from emotional to have relaunched as such aUrban stunning space, Jumeirah as we turnhas 10 also this autumn.” the end of September.

The flagshipitSensAsia SpaSensAsia at The Village, undergone a sleek summer makeover, which strikes a chord with Founder and Managing Director, Salina Handa.

“Ten years of staying power and significant expansion in the transient and entrepreneurial city of Dubai is“The no mean feat, and could notspa be we prouder of the brand right and now.I find But there is still soand much we have Village was theI first ever opened back in 2004, it so exciting somewhat planned, and I invite all of ouritincredible to SensAsia spa-aaahhh with as us we intoturn a second emotional to have relaunched as such a clients stunning space, 10 thisdecade!” autumn.”

SensAsia Urban Spa ispower also running an in-spa selfie competition to celebrate its landmark brthday!

Snap “Ten years of staying and significant expansion in the transient and entrepreneurial city of Dubai a isselfie in onefeat, of the Pampered Person) mirrors and post onsosocial with no mean andspecial I couldVPP not(Very be prouder of the brandthemed right now.

But there is still muchmedia we have the hashtag #SensAsiaIs10.

Every month, one person will win 850dhs worth of treatments and products. planned, and I invite all of our incredible clients to spa-aaahhh with us into a second decade!”

For more information Urban images, interviews and review opportunities, contact SensAsia Urban Spaon is SensAsia also running an Spa, in-spa selfie competition to celebrate its landmark brthday! Snap Sarah Walker Maven.

Email: sarah@mediamavenuae.com call +971 609 a selfie in oneatofMedia the special VPP (Very Pampered Person) themedormirrors and56 post on3878 social media with

the hashtag #SensAsiaIs10.

Every month, one person will win 850dhs worth of treatments and products.

About SensAsia Urban Spa: Founded in 2004, SensAsia Urban Spa was the creation of Salina Handa, a Louboutin loving spa-oholic on a mission to bring a For more information on SensAsia images, andEast review opportunities, contactSpa 2012, spa-with-a-difference to Dubai...

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Email: or sole. call +971 56first 609 3878at The Village in 2004, followed by Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Golf Club. The latest addition is SensAsia at Souk Al Manzil, in the heart of PRESS RELEASE hectic Dubai, while plans are in place to take SensAsia much further afield.

About Downtown SensAsia Urban Spa: SEPTEMBER 2014 Founded in 2004, SensAsia Urban Spa was the creation of Salina Handa, a Louboutin loving spa-oholic on a mission to bring a spa-with-a-difference to Dubai... Oh boy, sensasiaspas did she do that! WinnerSensAsia of The Middle East Spa Awards Best Independent Spa 2012, www.sensasiaspas.com sensasia_urban_spa #SensAsiaIs10 this uber chic day spa has brought us a touch of the Big Apple with heaps of Asian sole. SensAsia first opened at The Village in 2004, followed by Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Golf Club. The latest addition is SensAsia at Souk Al Manzil, in the heart of hectic Downtown Dubai, while plans are in place to take SensAsia much further afield.

SENSASIA URBAN SPA GETS IN THE PINK FOR OCTOBER

IN SUPPORT OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH#SensAsiaIs10 www.sensasiaspas.com sensasiaspas SensAsia sensasia_urban_spa THE VILLAGE +971 4 349 8850 • PALM JUMEIRAH +971 4 422 7115 • EMIRATES GOLF CLUB +971 4 417 9820 • DOWNTOWN +971 4 456 0866

SensAsia Urban Spa is proudly turning pink for another October, in support of the worldwide drive to raise awareness of breast cancer (as well as turning 10 years young!)

We can’t avoid the stats that breast cancer accounts for more than 30 per cent of female deaths in the UAE... but we CAN spa-aaaahhh for the cause – and that is exactly what SensAsia is inviting its loyal clients to do, at all four sumptuous Dubai locations, all month long.

Alongside its 10th anniversary celebration treatments, also launching in October (a full press release accompanies this one), the UAE’s largest spa chain has put together a bespoke In The Pink menu, featuring some gorgeous, girly treatments, with a thoroughly rosy theme!

You will find a list of SensAsia Urban Spa’s In The Pink treatments and prices below – and 100 per cent of proceeds will be donated directly to local non-profit organisation, Friends of Cancer.

In addition to the fuschia-themed pampering, SensAsia has created a limited edition of its best-selling ‘Signature Blend’ for Breast Cancer Awareness. The much-loved and magical oil – which is an uplifting mix of lemongrass, geranium and lavender – bears a pink ribbon for October, and is available at all SensAsia Urban Spa locations for 99dhs, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to Friends of Cancer.

Enjoy classical French cuisine during the day. Our award winning restaurant provides the perfect setting to impress your clients and colleagues with a special menu updated weekly with seasonal produce.

Savour two courses for AED 98 per person with unlimited soft drinks, water and juices or three courses with unlimited soft drinks, water and juice and a glass of house wine for just AED 130 per person.Members can enjoy a 25% discount on the above prices for up to 12 guests.

Lunch is served Sunday to Thursday (excluding Mondays), from 12 noon to 3pm (last food order at 2.30pm). *Not valid in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion For bookings and enquiries, please contact Le Classique on +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com dubaigolf.com

SensAsia is also proud to stock Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, in support of Breast Cancer Care.

The ultra-hydrating cream is clinically proven to reduce deep-set wrinkles, and is available at SensAsia Urban Spas for 833dhs (100ml). Please note: SensAsia Urban Spa, Souk Al Manzil is now the sole stockist of Elemis products within the Downtown Dubai area.

SENSASIA URBAN SPA IN THE PINK TREATMENTS FOR OCTOBER 100 per cent of proceeds will be donated to Friends of Cancer

GETTING PINK – Balinese massage plus Tickled Pink SensPolish. Tickled Pink uses rosehip tea, cocoa butter and mallow for super softening and cell renewal 70 mins / 499dhs IN THE PINK – Balinese massage, Tickled Pink SensPolish and Even Pinker SensWrap. Even Pinker uses rosehip tea, white clay and cranberry to cleanse, purify and nourish 110 mins / 565dhs COCONUT & ROSE BODY BUFF – The sweetest, most satisfying scrub in the city. Can be added on to any SensAsia treatment 30 mins / 245 dhs THINK PINK ADD-ONS: Think Pink Foot Wrap or Face Massage / 65 dhs For more information about SensAsia Urban Spa, plus images, reviews and interviews, please contact Sarah Walker at Media Maven. Email: sarah@mediamavenuae.com or call +971 56 609 3878 About SensAsia Urban Spa: Founded in 2004, SensAsia Urban Spa was the creation of Salina Handa, a Louboutin loving spa-holic on a mission to bring a spa-with-a-difference to Dubai... Oh boy, did she do that! Winner of The Middle East Spa Awards Best Independent Spa 2012 & 2013, this uber chic day spa has brought us a touch of the Big Apple with heaps of Asian soul. SensAsia first opened at The Village in 2004, followed by Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Golf Club. The latest addition is SensAsia at Souk Al Manzil, in the heart of hectic Downtown Dubai, while plans are in place to take SensAsia much further afield.

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The Insider

16 THE INSIDER This month we give you an insight into the role of our Membership Services Manager,

Andrew Matthews

How long have you worked at EGC? I have been involved with the Club in various roles for five years now.

What roles have you had at EGC over those five years?

When I moved here I took on the role of seasonal Golf Instructor with some Operations tasks also. I then took on the role of Night Golf Operations Executive and looked after all the night activities at the Club and became a night owl! In 2013 I was promoted to Membership Services Manager.

(Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and sports hypnosis. As a lot of things we do in life requires our mind to be ‘in the right place’, these forms of modelling and reprogramming psychology play a big part in helping a golfer fulfil his/her true potential without changing too much except their thoughts!

There is a rumour going around you have been using these NLP techniques to help you lose weight. Tell us more!

Well, as I am writing this (18th September), I have lost a total of 23kgs, which is 3.8 stones in old money! I do have some secrets that I may share in the future!

Wow that’s great; do you have any quick tips for those of us who need some guidance?

Well one thing I would say is that it all has a lot to do with the pictures in your mind and how you represent yourself in them.

NLP can be used for so many things you want to improve. Golf is a great example of how the thoughts in your mind affect your performance.

will be having a members’ only quiz in M’s restaurant. The October evening will be Halloween themed, so wear your scariest costumes.....(I wear my scary mask every day). The culinary team, led by Chef Jeffrey, will be holding monthly cooking classes to share their secrets! Barney, once again, will be hosting some rules evenings, but this year with a twist! They will be staged in the Royal Majlis suite and also on the eighth green of the Majlis course for some live interactions. The world famous golf coach, Peter Cowen will be here in November and he will be doing a dinner and Q&A, so time to start thinking of those questions!

I shall also be putting together a members’ trip to Almouj Golf Club in Oman and for those who have never been, this is a must! Plans are afoot too for another overseas trip, this time to fabulous Turkey. In addition we will be having some themed drink tasting and pairing events and end-of-season Members’ Ball. It is an exciting season ahead. On the golfing social front, we will be hosting the US Masters weekend events with a Members’ & Guests invitational event on the Faldo at night.

Will you be the Chief Marshal for the ODLM & ODDC events again this year?

BEFORE AFTER

When you were coaching you specialised in the mind game. Tell us some more about that As well as being a PGA advanced Golf Professional for over 20 years; I am also a qualified Master Practitioner of NLP

We have just received the new season’s events calendar and have noticed there is a new section for social events at the Club. This is a welcome new addition.

Can you highlight what is happening?

Yes, I have put together, with my colleagues, some social events for members only. I felt that it would be good to have some events that are not just golf-focused at the Club. Each month we

Yes I will and I feel very proud to take this task on each year. We have over 400 volunteers sign up between the two events. There is a huge amount of administration and emails involved but it is all worth it when it comes together on the week of the events. So many new friendships are made and people come from all over the world to give up their time for these fabulous tournaments. I also have a fantastic team behind me who put in a lot of time and effort to ensure it is a success from our operational side.

The volunteer sign-up is now live for the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters and I would love to see as many of you as possible.

Those interested should visit www. golfindubai.org

Sounds great. Do you have any other information to share?

Yes, I would like everyone to know that my door is literally always open, so if you would like a chat about anything please come and see me or email me on amatthews@dubaigolf.com Have a truly great season and remember, your next game could be your greatest, so enjoy the journey!

Club Update Barney Coleman Director of Golf

Dear Members, Please remember to carry your valid 2014 Membership Card with you whenever you would like to charge your account for all transactions at the Club. This includes Dining, Golf Reservations, Golf Academy, Pro Shop and Recreation. Without your card, we will be unable to provide you with the members’ discount and close the bill to your account. If you have not yet received your new Membership Card, please contact Membership Services as the old cards are not longer valid.

I would like to start by welcoming our incoming Captains Kamal Kosta and Mitsuko EmmersoN and I wish you both a fantastic year in office!

We also welcome new Vice-Captains, Johnny Aldridge and Helen Srivastava; they all started in their new roles on 1st September.

The Tournament and Events Calendar is now published and can be viewed on the member zone or you may collect a pocket-size version from Golf Reservations.

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We are also delighted to welcome Kellogg’s on board as a new sponsor for our Ladies’ tournaments. They will sponsor eight events this season known as the ‘Special K’ series. Each event will be a different format and an order of merit will crown the champion in April 2015. I would also like to thank Marriott Marquis Dubai, Mashreq and BMW for continuing their support of the Monthly Medals.

On the tournament calendar you will notice a Social Events section; this includes Rules of Golf evenings with me.

The plan is to stage them at the Royal Majlis so practical demonstrations of the rules can also be included. Another date for your diary is Friday 21st November; we will host a dinner and Q&A with Pete Cowen. Our Emirates Academy is in association with Pete and he will be sure to have some interesting tales to tell, including the 2014 Ryder Cup matches.

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footprints or an embedded ball. Before leaving a bunker, please remember to carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints, and any additional ones nearby made by others, out of courtesy to your fellow golfer.

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Members’ Notice

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Repair of Divots, Ball-Marks and Damage by Shoes Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself).

On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.

Tee it Forward By choosing the most appropriate tees you can enhance the enjoyment of your round! If you are struggling from one set of tees (e.g. blue) - unable to reach par-3 holes from the tee, or unable to reach par-4 holes in two shots - then move up to an easier (shorter) set of tees (white).

One thing to keep in mind is that many amateur golfers (especially men) try to play from tees that are too long. There’s no shame in playing from a forward set of tees if that is appropriate for your game.

Golfers who play from tees that are too long for their games are only slowing down the pace of play.

Majlis Starter Hut The old Majlis starter hut has been removed due to poor condition. The Starter will now be based in the white ‘F&B hut’. Golfers will be redirected to the ‘Starter and F&B Hut’ by the new path.

There were plans to build a brand new starter hut but it made sense and was more cost effective to utilise the current building. Thank you for your patience during this maintenance; we expect the work to be completed by the 25th September.

Caddy Fee With the walking season around the corner please note the minimum caddy fee will be increased to AED 120 for members and members’ guests.

Honorary Members

18 EGC HONORARY MEMBERS' NEWS Congratulation to Emirates Golf Club honarary member, Rory McIlroy, who beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke in the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville! He joins Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only two golfers of the modern era to win four majors before the age of 26. Well done Rory!

Congratulations to EGC honorary members, Stephen Gallacher, Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Thomas Bjorn who were all part of the victorious Ryder Cup team at Gleneagles.

Experience a Jazzy Saturday Gourmet Brunch at Le Classique Le Classique invites brunch aficionados to swing by on Saturdays between 12 noon and 3pm to embark on an exquisite culinary adventure.

Indulge in a truly French gourmet feast featuring an endless starter and dessert buffet with unlimited a la carte main course options. A special live performance by Desert Jazz will ensure that you have a Saturday afternoon to remember. Children aged 12 years and above are welcome.

Packages Unlimited food for AED 195 per member, AED 225 per member’s guest and AED 245 per guest Unlimited food and your choice of reds, whites and house beverages for AED 355 per member, AED 385 per member’s guest and AED 415 per guest* *Upgrade to the premium bubbly package for an additional AED 135 per person For bookings and enquiries, please contact Emirates Golf Club on +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com dubaigolf.com

Looking to brush up on your golf rules knowledge? Join Barney Coleman, Director of Golf Operations, as he hosts a Rules of Golf Evening in the Royal Majlis on Wednesday 22nd October, exclusively for members of Emirates Golf Club. Barney is qualified in the rules of golf with the PGA and R&A, as well as a guest referee for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Omega Dubai Ladies Masters and DP World Tour Championship. Practical demonstrations will also be included to make sure you know your do’s and do not’s when you are next on the course.

Date: Time: Venue: Price:

Wednesday 22nd October 2014 From 7pm Royal Majlis AED 100 per member inclusive of a delicious buffet and one beverage

For more information and bookings, please contact Barney on +971 4 417 9999 or email bcoleman@dubaigolf.com

19 What’s On at Emirates Golf Club

October

Location

Timing

Cost

Wednesday 15th

Whose Wine is it Anyway?

Le Classique

7pm

AED 325

Wednesday 22nd

Rules of Golf Evening

Royal Majlis

7pm

AED 100

Wednesday 29th

Halloween Members Quiz (optional buffet)

M’s

7pm - 10pm

Free entry

November

Location

Timing

What’s On

Social Events

Cost

Tuesday 4th

Cooking Class with Culinary Team

TBC

2pm - 3pm

Free

Thursday 13th

Beer Tasting and Pairing Dinner

Spike Patio

7pm

AED 275

Friday 21st

Dinner and Q&A with Peter Cowen

Royal Majlis

7.30pm

TBC

Wednesday 26th

Members Quiz Night (optional buffet)

M’s

7pm - 10pm

Free entry

Thursday 27th

Korean Themed Night

Clubhouse Terrace

7pm

AED 150

December

Golf Trip to Almouj Golf, The Wave Muscat (contact amatthews@dubaigolf.com for more information)

TBC

Emirates Golf Club has introduced an exciting calendar of Members’ Social Events including monthly members’ quiz nights, cooking classes with the culinary team, grape and hops tasting dinners, a rules of golf evening and a members’ golf trip to Almouj Golf Club, Muscat. These social events are exclusive to members of Emirates Golf Club to encourage members to make the most of the Club. This month’s upcoming events include a cooking class on Tuesday 7th October, Whose Wine is it Anyway? on Wednesday 15th, Rules of Golf Evening on Wednesday 22nd and a Halloween themed quiz night on Wednesday 29th.

October We look forward to seeing you all there!

For more information or to book your place, please email lamora@dubaigolf.com

Golf October Friday 10th

Al Dobowi Emirates Mixed Amateur Open Round 1

6.35 - 14.05

Faldo

Saturday 11th

Al Dobowi Emirates Mixed Amateur Open Round

6.30 - 14.00

Majlis

Monday 13th

Ladies Pink Ball Competition

8.30

Majlis

Friday 17th

Diwali Shamble

13.00

Majlis

Monday 20th

Ladies Medal

8.30

Majlis

Friday 24th

Engineer’s Cup

13.00

Majlis

Saturday 25th

Gents Seniors Championship

13.00

Majlis

Monday 27th

Ladies Seniors Competition

8.30

Majlis

Friday 31st

International Pairs Presented by OnCourse Golf

13.00

Faldo

Emirates Golf Club Winter Tournament Calendar 2014 - 2015 is now available on the member zone. Don’t forget to check out the new ‘Member Social Events’ calendar to keep up-to-date with the upcoming social events! Wallet sized hard copies will be available at the start of September. http://www.dubaigolf.com/media/180272/i-8034_egc_winter_tournament_calendar_2014-15_pdf.pdf

Get into the Halloween spirit by donning your fancy dress costume for an afternoon of entertainment at M’s restaurant on Friday 31st October!

M’s restaurant will be transformed into a Halloween haven with frightening fun and ghoulish games for all the family to enjoy. Indulge in a delicious brunch buffet including international cuisine and a live carvery served between 12 noon and 3pm. With face painting, PlayStation, games corner, toys, popcorn and cotton candy, there is plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume!

Price Brunch buffet and free flowing house beverages AED 325 per person Brunch buffet including soft drinks (excluding fresh juice) AED 165 per adult Children (5 - 12 years) AED 75 per child Children under 5 go free For bookings, please contact M’s restaurant on +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com

Ryder Cup

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EGC MEMBERS, LIFE MEMBERS AND PAST MEMBERS SPOTTED AT GLENEAGLES

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am writing this the day after the Ryder Cup. What a superb few days of golf at Gleneagles! I know many people say they would prefer to watch it on TV but nothing compares with being there, soaking up the excitement and the fantastic atmosphere.

Equipped with Ryder Cup radios with continuous live commentary on all the matches and positioning yourself on the course with huge TV screens showing all the action, it is very easy to see a lot of golf, particularly at a course like Gleneagles where it’s very hilly. This is my third Ryder Cup in Europe, having been at the K Club in Ireland, Celtic Manor in Wales and Gleneagles in Scotland and all three have been amazing - we even had glorious weather for this one!!

What a superb European team, led by an awesome Captain and assisted by some equally awesome Vice-Captains. There was some spectacular golf played by both teams but perhaps the Europeans’ team spirit gave them the advantage.

Malcolm Wood

Elise Hanson & Nina Larm

Stewart Turpie, Rai Legnar, Peter Downie & Scott Evans

The Irish Leprachau

Creek Members, Russell James.

Michael McGinley & Patrick Morrow

THE CROWDS

Brian Edwards & Tom Barry

Great

Marian & Pete Pavy

Scott McPherson

Tom & Jacqui Barry, Colm & Breeda McLoughlin, Joan & Rai Legnar, Ghaleb & Herta Farha… and two American photo-bombers!

Scott McPherson with Malcolm & Carol-Ann Wood

Jenni Hoskins, Allyson Ross & Jacqui Richards-Stewart

Graeme McDowell on Victo Ross Barry & Josh Meltz

Chris May, Andrew Whitelaw & Craig Haldane

Joan & Rai Legnar with Shona McRae and Peter Downie

Marian Pavy & Victor Dubuisson Ivan & Steva Fornazeric

“Victor and I were fire Europe’s next supers

SUPPORTERS

The US Rookies were the top scorers for US and Reed and Spieth became the youngest pairing ever in US history.

European supporters

Stenson and Rose’s 3 & 2 win over Bubba Watson and Matt Kucher could possibly be one of the best matches in Ryder Cup history. There was a total of 21 birdies over 16 holes with the European pair reeling off 10 consecutive birdies from the seventh hole onwards!

Final Day Highlights

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ory McIlroy secured the first point with a 5 & 4 win against Rickie Fowler; Rory fired off seven birdies and an eagle to blitz to victory.

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Europe celebrated their eighth win in the last ten Ryder Cups with a convincing 16½ - 11½ win over USA. There were many highlights during the three days and fantastic debuts by American and European rookies, namely Jimmy Walker, Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth, Victor Dubuisson and Jamie Donaldson.

Then fellow Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell came back from three down to beat Jordan Spieth 2 & 1 having had five birdies over the six holes completing his win at the 17th.

Martin Kaymer chipped in on the 16th to defeat Bubba Watson 4 & 2 and Justin Rose fought back from four down against Hunter Mahan to halve the match on the last hole.

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The Minnesota Vikings

Jamie Donaldson, playing in the 10th match, secured the win against Keegan Bradley with a stunning approach to the 15th green to spark scenes of euphoria.

Jimenez, European Vice-Captain

THE PLAYERS

After Donaldson had ensured Europe’s win, Sergio Garcia beat Jim Furyk one up, Ian Poulter halved with Webb Simpson, Lee Westwood lost 3 & 2 to Jimmy Walker and Victor Dubuisson halved with Zach Johnson.

US Captain Tom Watson was seeking redemption for Medinah two years ago when Europe came back from 10-6 down to win 14½ - 13½ on the final day, but his side were unable to create their own sensation in Scotland.

t American kilts!

European Team Rory McIlroy

“ I was more up for today than I was for the two final days of the majors I won this year. I was up for it.”

Jamie Donaldson

or Dubuisson

There were some amazing shots made by the Europeans and the Americans alike but two of the highlights have to be Donaldson’s wedge to within six inches of the hole on the 15th which sealed the victory for Europe and Kuchar’s eagle on the eighth hole in the singles match against Thomas Bjorn when he hit a shot into the green that pitched and trickled into the hole.

Paul McGinley has a perfect Ryder Cup record, winning three times as a player (2002, 2004, 2006), twice as a vice-captain (2010, 2012) and once as captain 2014).

ed up and I’m telling you, he is star!”

“As much as I’ve enjoyed being Captain, it’s been a real honour and a real privilege to represent these guys and do a job for us and for them that was going to win the trophy” American Team

McGinley said: “I’m very proud of every one of these players. I couldn’t have asked for an ounce more from them. I’ve been involved in so many Ryder Cups and seen mistakes we’ve made.

“I’ve changed things a bit and bringing in the fifth vice-captain has been a factor in helping to prepare the guys, especially in the afternoon sessions” A great story that was aired by the Golf Channel was that three of Paul McGinley’s roommates from his College days in San Diego, Tom Seaverson, John Adams and Craig Ballard, who were also teammates on the US International University Golf team 1989-90, arranged their trip to Gleneagles to support McGinley as soon as they heard he was going to be Captain what great friends!

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SNIPPETS

Some funny signs spotted around the world this summer Congratulations to Dane & Vicky Sedgwick, daughter of past Captains Rai & Joan Legnar, whose baby daughter, Sienna Lily, was born on 28th September (on the final day of the 40th Ryder Cup).

The Petre family celebrating Britt’s graduation in Stockholm

Past member Sueko Henderson was visiting Dubai recently and met up with Margaret Bain & Elise Hanson.

Spotted sitting on a chair outside M’s restaurant..... Didn’t have a reservation.... perhaps it heard that the food was cheeeeeep.

Pavel Foubik celebrating his Birthday in Le Classique last month

Ross Barry’s graduation at Edinburgh University

What is going on here?

The Sport2Business Society has been gracing the Faldo links every Monday evening for almost three years now in their bright blue and purple shirts.

The chief organiser Russell Yeomans (3 handicapper) achieved the first Hole-in-One of the Society (and his first Hole-in-One in Dubai but his eighth overall) on 7th July on the second hole

Jai Srivastava’s graduation at Oxford University EGC ladies doing the ice bucket challenge

Congratulations to Chris, Rosemary and Alex Turlik and their guests Sally McPherson, Michael Wood and Inma Sanchez who put on a great performance in the Ryder Cup Members’ Quiz Night!

Our Pros doing the ice bucket challenge

Hugo Garcia: Making a super Holein-One on the Faldo course 2nd hole.

Gillian Black Disney Magnolia Course, hole 6.

Haris Michaelides Majlis 4th August 2014.

Dine at Spike Bar Monday Club Night Our Monday Quiz Night is one of the longest running in Dubai, hosted by resident quiz master Phil Richardson. Every Monday from 8pm, test your knowledge with an array of quiz categories as well as a bonus round. Enjoy the Spike Bar buffet for just AED 115 per person, available between 7pm and 10.30pm.

Thursday Seafood Market Night Spike Bar is calling all seafood lovers to come down on Thursdays between 6pm and 10.30pm. Enjoy an unlimited selection of seafood prepared in your own preferred cooking style in addition to our salad buffet for AED 185 per person. Accoustic Rain will entertain you throughout the evening to ensure that your Thursday evening is just the beginning of a happy weekend!

Friday International BBQ Indulge in our International BBQ on the terrace every Friday from 6pm to 10.30pm, featuring a different International menu every week. Choose your favourites from a selection of fresh seafood and meat, cooked to your liking for AED 125 per person and AED 295 per person including selected beverages. Enjoy the live entertainment provided by our resident artist Party Pete and look out for beverage specials each week!

Saturday Rib Night Wind down your weekend every Saturday from 5pm to 10pm in Spike Bar and enjoy unlimited ribs and a pint of beer for AED 115 per person. Sit back and enjoy all the live sports coverage on our state of the art TV screens.

For bookings, please call +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com