Club Life magazine by Jacqui Barry

Club Life November 2019 | Issue 92

Editor: Jacqui Barry jaxdubai@gmail.com

Al Dobowi Mixed Amateur Open

Winners: Najla & Pascal Bartette

MEN’S SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP Winner: Paul Byrne

LADIES’ SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP Winner: Yana Jamieson

Past Captain, Paul Byrne, who only qualified for the Seniors last year, produced a fantastic score of 73 gross to win the event, followed closely by another ‘young senior’, Darren Cole, who unfortunately found the water on the 18th hole to come in with a 75 gross, securing runner-up position. In the ladies’ section, Lady Captain (another newly turned senior) produced an excellent score of 84 to win the seniors on a count-back from Mitsuko Emmerson. Well done to all. Do we not have a super-seniors event yet? Maybe something to look into for those of us who are well over the 50 or 60 mark ! Emirates Golf Club ladies’ section raised a remarkable AED 120,000 for ‘Brest Friends’ charity which was a great effort by members who donated prizes and/or bought raffle tickets leading up to the Pink Golf Day. Well done to Lady Captain Yana and to Lady Vice-Captain Naema for the enormous amount of work they put in to make this event such a success.

Thankfully, we have now got to the best time of the year weather-wise with perfect temperatures during the day and that little ‘coolness’ in the air early morning and late evening. There’s nowhere better at this time of the year! Not only do we have the great weather, but we also have many events coming up, including the DP World Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates 21st-24th November which features the top 50 finishers on the European Tour at this season-ending event. The Race to Dubai, spanning 47 tournaments in 31 countries across four continents, is a season-long competition to crown the European Tour’s number one player. As we head towards the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in January, the Majlis course will be a walking course only. Make use of the many caddies available who all work in various departments within the Club who are willing to work as caddies on their day off. Please book in advance through Ummer or Jega as the caddies are in great demand during our winter period. Enjoy the experience it’s certainly the best way to play golf. Enjoy our courses, the wonderful weather, everything the Club has to offer in terms of social events, golf and also the recreation and spa side of the Club…we are truly well looked after so make the most of it all! Happy Diwali to all those celebrating.

Jacqui

EMIRATES GOLF CLUB SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Barney Coleman

Club Manager bcoleman@dubaigolf.com

Matthew Perry

Stephen Deane

Golf Course Superintendent mperry@dubaigolf.com

Head Academy Professional sdeane@dubaigolf.com

Haridas Palliyalil

Chef Nicholas Cuomo

Ganesh Mangathil

Publishing Manager gmangathil@dubaigolf.com

Sandra Tinari

Head of Marketing & Communications stinari@dubaigolf.com

Christopher May

Chief Executive Officer cmay@dubaigolf.com

Steen Simon

Food & Beverage Manager ssimon@dubaigolf.com

EGC Key Telephone Numbers Main Switchboard Members Golf Reservations Membership Recreation Accounts SensAsia Urban Spa

04 04 04 04 04 04

417 417 417 417 417 417

Head of Engineering hpalliyalil@dubaigolf.com

9999 9800 9801 9850 9875 9820

Executive Chef ncuomo@dubaigolf.com

Cian Hurley

Golf Services Manager churley@dubaigolf.com

Pansy Gonsalvez

Head of Golf Central pgonsalvez@dubaigolf.com

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Editorial

The month of October was exceptionally busy when we had with some of the season’s ‘major’ events, namely, the BMW Open, the Al Dobowi Mixed Amateur Open, the Men’s and Ladies’ Seniors Championships, the Ladies’ Pink Day when funds were raised for breast cancer charity ‘Brest Friends’, as well as the Monthly Medals and fun competitions. There were some excellent results so congratulations to all. The Mixed Amateur Open was, as usual, a very well subscribed event; of course this event happens thanks to Al Dobowi and especially Surender Kandhari and family who continue to support this, not only through sponsorship but on a very personal level also. It is not an easy format so well done to all those who played and hopefully, if you played with your spouse, you’re still on speaking terms. It’s al-ways a great event and the taking part and being so well looked after makes the ‘stressful format’ worthwhile!

5 A busy month culminated with the Ladies’ Pink Ball Golf Tournament on 28th October. It is always a highlight of the season and a massive thank you to all members and sponsors who contributed in raising approximately AED 120,000 for the Al Jalila foundation to support breast cancer. Congratulations to the ladies’ section headed by Lady Captain, Yana Jamieson, for showing such passion and commitment for an excellent cause. As we move into November we also transition into the walking period on the Majlis golf course. Please be reminded that the Majlis course is walking only from 3rd - 20th November; carts are then allowed from 21st November to 3rd December. We have reduced the walking period by two weeks this season following feedback from the membership. The Majlis course will be closed for overseeding on 4th and 5th December; following the re-opening, the Majlis will be walking only from 6th December until 5th February 2020.

Caddies at Emirates Golf

As many of you will be aware there are no full time caddies at Emirates Golf Club. The caddie programme is made up of all Emirates Golf Club colleagues, who show a desire to fulfil the role, attend a training programme and pass a test. Our caddies include colleagues from all departments including Golf Operations, Golf Course Maintenance, Food and Beverage, Recreation and more. A number of the colleagues have caddied for five to 20 years and perform the role fantastically, as you may agree. We do admit however, that the caddie programme (as it is not a full-time service) is not positioned the same, as for example, the caddie programme at St Andrews. As a result, members and guests may well experience differing levels of skill and experience from caddie to caddie For the 2019-2020 season we will be introducing a Caddie Feedback programme. The main aim of this strategy is to improve the quality

of caddies and also to differentiate between a caddie and a bag carrier. From November onwards we will be asking all members and guests to rate their caddie by allocating a score between 1 and 5 (5 being very good). Our caddie master (Ummer or Jega) will inform you if you have a caddie or a bag carrier in advance of play. The caddie fee for the coming season will be AED 160 per round and for a bag carrier AED 130. Please note, we will use the feedback to improve the caddies and the service we provide. Following your round you will receive the caddies I.D card and we will ask you to return it to a feedback box, scoring the colleague between 1-5. For any marks of 1 or 2 out of 5 please complete the small feedback form so we can improve and train the individual. As this is a new scheme, all colleagues who have passed our caddie test will start the season as a caddie. Please note that an Emirates Golf Club caddie would be expected to fulfil the following: • Have a good level of English • Improve your experience on the course • Keep up with play • Be well presented • Knowledgeable of facilities (F&B stations, toilets etc.) • Know the course layout • Know the driving lines off the tee box • Perform caddie functions including:cleaning clubs/ball, raking bunkers, repair pitch marks, fill divots, provide yardages to the pin using the on-course markers • Carries clubs • Assist with ball searches • Adds to the enjoyment of the round • Not a distraction to anyone in the group NOTE we don’t expect caddies to read putts on the greens but many will if asked. We don’t expect caddies to know the Rules of Golf We don’t expect caddies to club a player (recommend what club to use based on a golfer’s ability)

Single Use Plastic

will be provided to you prior to your round at the driving range. Your refillable flask should become part of your golf equipment moving forward. If you forget the bottle then the paper cups on course can be used at the igloo stations for your hydration. Please see some FAQ’s regarding the campaign: Why is Dubai Golf launching this scheme across Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek, Golf & Yacht Club and Jumeirah Golf Estates? 40% of all plastic produced is used just once 15 minutes is the average lifespan of single-use plastic 8 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans each year 200,000 bottles at Emirates Golf Club alone will be cut by launching this initiative

What if I lose my bottle?

We have ordered superior stainless steel bottles for our members. Unfortunately if you lose the bottle then a replacement will have to be purchased from our Pro Shop. Note, we will continue to provide paper cups on the course as standard. If I bring a guest to play every week do they receive an aluminium visitor bottle for every game? No, the objective is for regular visitors to bring their golf club water bottle every time they play, the same as our members. Note, if you have a visitor who plays all three clubs then they will receive a bottle from each club.

You will notice the construction hoardings to the left of the main entrance. We will soon be commencing the extension to the back-of-house facility of our Carine restaurant. This construction will eventually result in a larger kitchen to support the increasing covers of our popular restaurant plus support functions. Note we don’t anticipate any closure to the restaurant during this initial construction period. Carine will be open as usual. The works will be completed by the summer of 2020 when a small closure will facilitate the extension.

have always had a section where you can report feedback to the Members’ Consultative Committee but we have now added a section for Colleague Recognition. If a colleague excels and exceeds your expectations out of their ‘normal routine’ we would welcome you to log onto the Member Zone and record the name, department of the individual’s and what they did. We will use this information to recognise our star performers.

Etiquette on our Courses

Recognition of Colleagues

Internally Emirates Golf Club has always had a system in place to recognise colleagues who exceed the expectations of members and guests and occasionally provide that WOW, above and beyond, experience or service. Following discussions with our Club Captain, Ishu Rupani, we have decided to provide an electronic platform so that our members can provide feedback on colleagues who excel. It is important that these acts are reported so that we can acknowledge and reward colleagues, in addition to motivating them to strive for service excellence. On the Member Zone we

In last month’s Club Life I discussed the crisis that is golf etiquette across the Majlis and Faldo. The marshals have witnessed, reported and distributed yellow cards to four individuals over the past three weeks all for NOT RAKING BUNKERS. Three of them were members and one was a guest … SO YES IT IS OUR MEMBERSHIP that is guilty. I personally

witnessed one incident and it was an example of disgraceful behaviour on our Faldo course in terms of bunker behaviour. One member said... “I didn’t know I had to” and another said “I normally do”. Please note we will be clamping down on this issue to try and eradicate this problem. Please note, for those of you who maybe misunderstand the RULES OF GOLF, if your ball ends up in a footprint you have to play the ball as it lies. If you move the ball to a flat lie and play the shot it is an immediate two shot penalty. This is why it is so important to rake bunkers and care for YOUR COURSE. Please don’t be the next member to receive a disciplinary letter from me, I don’t want to get to a stage where we publish names in Club Life!

Happy golfing! Barney Coleman Club Manager

Members’ Consultative Committee

Is the water offered on the course, at the igloo stations, mineral water (e.g. Oasis or Masafi)? No, Emirates Golf Club do not supply mineral water on the course. The water is from DEWA and is softened and filtered on site. We test the water periodically to make sure it is perfectly safe to drink. Are the water igloos left out overnight? No, the marshal team within Golf Operations set-up the water igloos each morning, maintain them throughout the day and then remove them each night in preparation for the next morning. Our marshals make sure the igloos are clean before they go out the following day.

Ishu Rupani

Yana Jamieson

Club Captain

Lady Captain

Boyd Edmondson Vice Captain

Naema Maya

Lady Vice Captain

Are you removing the water dispensers from the locker rooms? No, these will be kept in place and will offer mineral water through our suppliers.

Car Parking

Our new refillable flasks for members and guests, sponsored by Dell Technologies, will arrive in Dubai on 15th November. As soon as these are received and personalised we will distribute and STOP all supply of plastic bottles at the driving range/cart staging area. This campaign will be adopted at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Jumeirah Golf Estates also. To reiterate, NO PLASTIC BOTTLE

Carine Kitchen Extension

We are now hitting peak season at the Club and we acknowledge that there are many non-members on site especially at the weekends. We are in constant communication with the yoga participants to force them to park in the Par 3 car park and, over the past two weekends, our security guard has been instructing vehicles without member car stickers to park in the overflow car park. Please assist us with this policy by displaying your member sticker in the window of your car. If you haven’t got one please ask the membership team to provide one. We feel that this will increase the number of spaces for members in the main car park closest to the clubhouse.

Tim Berry

Mike Mezei

The Members’ Consultative Committee (MCC) was formed as a result of Emirates Golf Club becoming a part of Dubai Real Estate Corporation (now known by its brand name ‘wasl’), and the management of both teams recognising the role that the Membership of the Club plays in its success, both financially and in creating a good ‘Club spirit’. As such, a cross section of members were invited to take part in a Members’ Consultative Committee, which meets regularly to discuss the general

Lionel Smith

Tej Chhabra

operation of the Club, to hear feedback from members, and to provide a link between members and management. We have created an online forum specifically for the purpose of enabling our members to: • Be able to view the minutes taken from each meeting and comment accordingly through a related message board. • Have the ability to contact any one of the Committee Members directly via email with your constructive comments and ideas.

Jayshree Gupta

• The Committee will not be involved in the actual administration or finances of the Club, but will concentrate on service and facilities, and how we, as managers, can best serve you as a member of the Club. This does not mean that the management team is no longer directly approachable - quite the reverse in fact, as we will continue to operate our ‘open door’ policy to ensure that every member has a voice and enjoys a sense of belonging to his or her Club.

Club Manager’s Report

6 Dear Members,

Captain’s Message

On 18th October we had our Men’s Seniors Championship won by the outgoing Captain Paul Byrne. He hit only five drives on the fairways yet had an amazing round of gross 73. Congratulations Paul on winning yet another trophy! On 19th October we had the Al Dobowi Emirates Mixed Amateur Open and this time it was my turn to take the runners-up trophy together with Shiba, my playing partner. Congratulations to Najla and Pascal Bartette on winning the tournament!

MEN’S COMPETITION RESULTS

Emirates Golf Club BMW Open 2019 FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2019 On Friday October 11th, Emirates Golf Club hosted the 2019 BMW Open on the Faldo course. On a day of difficult scoring in humid conditions on the Faldo Course, it was Alberto Rubio from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club who became the Champion with a remarkable score of 40 points! Alberto certainly impressed his fellow Spanish supporters, and he will now enjoy BMW Hospitality for the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates, set from 21st to 24th November. The runner-up was Jung Won Seo from Emirates Golf Club, who also scored 40 points but finished with an inferior back 9; however, he will also be attending the DP World tournament at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The third best result of the day, who received the last two hospitality passes for the DP World Tour Championship, were won by Beatrice Galeppini from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club with a score of 39 points; this great performance made her the Lady Champion of this year’s BMW Open. In third place was Glory Xavier, also from the Creek, with a close score of 38 points. In A Division, Frederick Engelhardt just beat Mitsuko Emmerson to the title. Both members of Emirates Golf Club, Frederick’s 38 points total was one more than Mitsuko in a very close division of scoring. In B Division, Shiba Wahid was victorious with 37 points. Finishing one point behind Shiba, in the runner-up spot was Muhammad Siddiqui with 36 points. Liang Wei Liu claimed the winner’s prize in the Junior Division with her score of 36 points. A huge thank you goes to our sponsor Ayan Olcer, the CEO of AGMC - BMW for another fantastic tournament and for their continued support of Emirates Golf Club.

On 1st November it will be our Diwali Scramble and we are all looking forward to a fun filled day. In our last Members’ Consultative Committee (MCC) meeting our Course Superintendent Matthew Perry gave us a good briefing regarding the Majlis Course. Being a course without an effective drainage system, the Majlis course has done well overall so thanks to Matthew and his team. Let’s enjoy the good weather, the golf tournaments and more fun at the Club. Cheers

SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2019 Seniors Champion: Paul Byrne Runner-up: Darren Cole Third: Veneet Mohan

73 gross 75 gross 81 gross

SUPER SENIOR CATEGORY Winner: Vijay Vasu

85 gross

NET DIVISION Best Net: Second Net: Third Net:

68 net 70 net 72 net

Ravi Khanna Mohamed Iqbal Sudhir Vora

On Friday October 18th, Emirates Golf Club hosted the Men’s Seniors Championship on the Majlis Course. The defending champion of this event was David Waite.

Ishu Rupani Club Captain: 2019-2020

Champion: Alberto Rubio Runner-up: Jung Won Seo Third: Glory Xavier Lady Champions: Beatrice Galeppini

(DCG&YC) (EGC) (DCG&YC) (DCG&YC)

40 points 40 points 38 points 39 points

A DIVISION (Handicaps.0-12) Winner: Frederick Engelhardt Runner-up: Mitsuko Emmerson

(EGF) (EGC)

38 points 37 points

B DIVISION (Handicaps.13-24) Winner: Shiba Wahid Runner-up: Muhammad Siddiqui

(EGC) (EGC)

37 points 36 points

JUNIOR DIVISION Winner: Liu

(EGC)

36 points

Paul Byrne became this year’s Champion with an impressive score of gross 73. The runner-up, with a 75 gross was Darren Cole. Third place went to Veneet Mohan with his score of 81. In our Super Senior Category, Vijay Vasu won with a score of 85 gross. Finally in our net division, Ravi Khanna won with an excellent score of 68. In second place, two shots behind, was Mohamed Iqbal with Sudhir Vora finishing third with 72 net.

TRI-NATIONS SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2019

The annual Tri-Nations event took place on 26th October between England, Ireland and Scotland, captained by Chris Gould, Frank Duggan and Gordon Shand respectively. The format was 36 holes of betterball matchplay, with rounds on both the Faldo and the Majlis. This event was started about 25 years ago when it was originally called the ‘Challenge Match’ between England and Ireland. Several years later, Scotland was included and the Tri-Nations evolved. RESULTS 1. The Coffee Pot trophy was the original trophy from the first England v Ireland matches and this was awarded to the overall winners, England 2. The Bill McBride Ireland v England Trophy was awarded to England 3. The Tom Henry Memorial Cup for the Scotland v Ireland match was awarded to Ireland

Winners: England

4. The Culloden Cup (England v Scotland Trophy) was awarded to England

Match Scores England 5 Ireland 5 England 4

Scotland 1 Scotland 1 Ireland 2

5. The Tony Hutchinson Framed Birch for the overall losers (requiring a thrashing to get going), was awarded to Scotland

Total Scores England 9 Ireland 7 Scotland 2

Captains Chris Gould Frank Duggan Gordon Shand

Competition Results

It has been an eventful month of October at the Club with so many tournaments.

Another exciting tournament on 28th October was the Ladies’ Pink Ball Charity competition which I am sure our Lady Captain Yana will write more about. Well done Yana for this competition and the funds being raised for breast cancer.

MEN’S COMPETITION RESULTS

OMA Emirates OCTOBER Medal 2019 FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2019 In association with

On Friday 25th October, the OMA October Medal took place on the Majlis course. On this beautiful, but hot day, it was Iain Everingham who won the overall best net with a score of 69 and a better back 9. Iain was the winner of B Division with Anders Kron finishing in second place as a result of the count-back. Achal Ghai finished in third place with a net 73.

MIXED COMPETITION RESULTS

Al Dobowi Emirates Mixed Amateur Open 2019 FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2019

In A Division the top three players all carded scores of 71 net and it was Ashish Nanda with the best back 9, who took home the Medal Then as a result of a last 6-hole count-back, it was Vedant Pal who finished in second place ahead of Paul Byrne. Ravi Khanna won C Division with a net 72. Shravan Khanna won the best gross prize with an impressive score of 73 shots, 1 over par total.

A DIVISION (Handicaps 0-10) Winner: Ashish Nanda Runner up: Vedant Pal Third: Paul Byrne

71 Net 71 Net 71 Net

Best Gross:

Shravan Khanna

B DIVISION (Handicaps 11-20) Winner: Iain Everingham Runner-up: Anders Kron Third: Achal Ghai C DIVISION (Handicaps 21-28) Winner: Ravi Khanna

69 Net 69 Net 73 Net

72 Net

MEN’S STABLEFORD EVENT Winner: Jignesh Sangani

37 points

LADIES’ STABLEFORD EVENT Winner: Shiba Khan

42 points

Overall Best Net: Iain Everingham He won 17,000 Skywards Miles Courtesy of Emirates Airline

In the Medalford event, it was Jimmy Sangani who won with 37 points in the Men’s category, and Shiba Khan in the Ladies’ category with an incredible 42 points. A huge thank you goes to our sponsor OMA Emirates who made this event possible. Congratulations to all players for taking part, to all winners on the day, and thank you for everyone who joined us at the prize-presentation! Well done to those who have also qualified for the Men’sSingles Matchplay. Champions:

Najla Bartette Pascal Bartette

68 Net

Runners Up:

Ishu Rupani Shiba Wahid

69 Net

Third:

Hannah Alan Roy Alan

69.2 Net

Best Gross:

Glory Xavier Subhojit Biswas

77 Gross

On Friday October 19th, Emirates Golf Club hosted the 2019 Mixed Amateur Open, sponsored by Infinity, powered by Al Dobowi, on the Majlis course. On a very enjoyable day for the 24th staging of this event and the challenging format of Greensomes, there was some very close scoring and almost nothing to separate the winners. The champions were Najla and Pascal Bartette, a formidable partnership for sure, who managed a team total of 68 net which saw them claim the winning trophies. The runners-up were Shiba Wahid and our Club Captain Ishu Rupani who carded an impressive 69 net. Only 0.2 strokes behind and finishing in third place, was the pairing of Hannah and Roy Alan, totalling 69.2 net with some very good golf! The best gross score was decided by a back 9 scorecard play-off, and it was Glory Xavier and Subhojit Biswas who claimed the title! A wonderful day was shared by all. A huge thank you goes to our sponsor Al Dobowi for another exceptional tournament and for their continued support of Emirates Golf Club. All of this would not be possible without Past Captain and long-term member, Mr. Surender Khandari. Congratulations to all players for taking part and to all winners on the day! It was also great to have everybody stay around for the dinner and prize-giving on the Members’ Terrace.

Competition Results

10 Well the Season Openers are behind us but I will always cherish the memories. October is the busiest month for the ladies and all the events were well attended. Unfortunately, during the past two years many of our ladies have moved out of Dubai and many new members have joined but, since many of them have only just started to play golf, they are reluctant to play Medals so we encourage them to play the Medal with the option to sign for the Stableford at the same time. Anita Jopp, who decided to play her first Medal last month, was not only in the prizes but she was also a winner of the Luckiest Ball on Earth (the chance to play in the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am! Well done Anita! I hope this will encourage our new ladies to participate in every tournament! We had our first Inter-Club competition at Abu Dhabi National last month

Ladies’ Pink Day at Yas Links A large group of Emirates Golf Club ladies ventured to Abu Dhabi to play in their Pink Charity Day competition which was a very successful and enjoyable day. Thank you to the Yas Links ladies.

(a really long course for us) and we came second to the home team so that was a great effort and I would like to thank all the ladies who played. Last month was certainly the busiest month as Lady Captain as there was a lot of organising to do for the Pink Ball Charity Day. Over the years our Lady Captains have raised a considerable amount for a very worthy charity, which again this year was the Al Jalila Foundation and Brest Friends. 96 ladies teed off to support Breast Cancer Charity and we still had a number on the waiting list. Different events on the course made it more fun too! BMW sponsored the hole-inone giving all players the chance to win a Mini Cooper; Precision Golf LLC (Rohit Gupta) sponsored the putting competition. Golf was followed by an excellent lunch in Carine (thank you to the team at Carine) Thanks again to Barney, Cian, Nishanthi and the entire team for making this all work so perfectly for all the participants. Our members and guests were superb in donating over 100 raffle prizes and buying tickets. We even took advantage of selling extra tickets to the happy rugby fans when England beat the All Blacks (my favourite team, maybe because of the Haka). I would

especially like to thank our sponsors and main supporters: HSBC, INDIGO (Paul Kavanagh), EGA (Walid Al Attar), Falcon and Associates (Simon Corkill), Tom Luig and BMW for their generosity and kindness. For the first time in our history Emirates Golf Club featured in Times Square in New York as a message about Emirates Golf Club united with Nasdaq in the fight against breast cancer was beamed on the Nasdaq building. A big thank you for this to our member Michele Carlsson. Brilliant! We are still finalising the accounts but I’m very proud to announce that we raised over AED 120,000. Another special event was the Al Dobowi Greensomes that was hosted by our good friend Surender Kandhari. As always this popular event was a great success.

LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS

Ladies’ Monthly Medal 2019 In Silver A Division (handicaps 0-14), it was Monica Palao who picked up first prize with a great net score of 71 with Viv Caley finishing runner-up with a score of 72 net. Glory Xavier won overall best gross of the day with a 6-over-par, 78. In Silver B Division (handicaps 15-23), Martha Wong claimed the division medal with a net score of 72, beating the runner-up, Antonia Ludvigson, over a better back 9 count-back! Maribel Xammar was this month’s lucky prize raffle winner. All winners will now enjoy various lavish experiences courtesy of Palazzo Versace Dubai.

I need to send this off to Jacqui now as I still have to find my sari to play in the 2019 Diwali tournament that marks the end of a really great month. at Emirates Golf Club…and then we hit November. Kind regards, Yana Jamieson Lady Captain - 2019-2020

LADIES’ SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP 84 gross

Runner-up:

Mitsuko Emmerson 84 gross

Third:

Maria Victoria Arias 86 gross

Best Net:

Roma Khanna

69 net

Second Net:

Thea Hendrickx

69 net

STABLEFORD COMPETITON Winner: Jayshree Gupta

11 71 Net 72 Net 78 Gross

SILVER B DIVISION (Handicaps 15-23) Winner: Martha Wong 72 Net Runner-up: Antonia Ludvigson 72 Net

The second Ladies’ Medal of the season, was held on the Majlis course on Monday 14th October. Our overall and Bronze Division (handicaps 24-36) winner was Anita Jopp who came in with a fantastic net score of 64. This incredible performance led to a qualification for the Luckiest Ball on Earth.

Seniors Champion: Yana Jamieson

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

BRONZE DIVISION (Handicaps 24-36) Winner: Anita Jopp 64 Net Qualifier for the Luckiest Ball on Earth Winner: Anita Jopp 64 Net Raffle Winner: Maribel Xammar

Competition Results

Lady Captain’s Message

Dear All,

Supported By

PINK BALL Charity Day 2019

PINK BALL CHARITY DAY After many weeks of preparation, the Pink Ball Tournament finally took place on Monday 28th October on the Majlis Course. On this charitable day of great fun, it was Maura Duggan, Najla Bartette, Naema Maya and Sulafa Hamdan who won in the Pink Ball format with an outstanding score of 128 points. The runners-up, who finished 14 points behind the winners (114), were Maribel Xammar, Monica Palao, Caroline Sabbagh and Gemma Blanco. Third place went to Fiona Berry, Viv Caley, Ingrid Lind and Kiyono Taniuchi with a close 112 points. The Best Guest Team was Lianne Scatterty, Retna Schepens, Beatrice Galeppini and Kirsty Sealy from Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Our special “Breast Booby Prize” went to Annette Little, Maria Toriello, Liz Berry and Anita Jopp. The nearest the pin prizes were won by some of the team winners; Najla Bartette on hole 7 and Viv Caley on hole 11. For our special nearest the pin on Hole 15, it was Antonia Ludvigson who was closest and won a BMW car for a weekend. Finally a few more special prizes were won by Kristi Sealy for the nearest the pin in two on hole 17, Dara Paulsen for the longest drive on hole 3, Yana Jamieson for the 100 foot putting challenge and Fiona Berry for hitting the green on hole 4 and being selected as the lucky prize winner. Thank you to everyone who supported the Al Jalila Foundation with great donations for the many raffle prizes and the silent auction items. In total, we managed to raise over AED120,000 and we could not be more grateful for the efforts of each and every individual who contributed to this success and most valued cause.

TEAM PRIZES (WITH THE PINK BALL) Winners: Maura Duggan Najla Bartette Naima May Sulafa Hamdan 128 points Runners-up:

Maribel Xammar Monica Palao Caroline Sabbagh Gemma Blanco

114 points

Third:

Fiona Berry Viv Caley Ingrid Lind Kiyono Taniuchi

112 points

Best Guest Team:

Lianne Scatterty Retna Schepens Beatrice Gallepini Kristy Sealey

119 points

Best Booby Prize:

Annette Little Maria Toriello Elizabeth Berry

NEAREST THE PIN Hole # 7 Hole # 11 Hole# 15

Anita Jopp

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Ladies’ Pink Ball 2019

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Najla Bartette Viv Caley Antonia Ludvigson

NEAREST THE PIN IN TWO Hole #17 Kristi Sealy LONGEST DRIVE Hole # 3 Dara Paulsen 100ft Putting Challenge: Yana Jamieson Hit the Green Hole # 4: Fiona Berry

WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER

NO CARTS on the Majlis course 3rd - 20th November. Carts return on 21st until December overseeding. Friday 1st

Diwali Scramble

13.00

Majlis

Saturday 2nd

Junior Open

08.35-11.35

Faldo

Monday 4th

Ladies’ Competition & Past Captains’ Trophy

08.30

Faldo

Friday 8th

Dubai Golf Pro-Am Series

13.00

Faldo

Saturday 9th

OMA Emirates ‘Medalford’ Championship

08.00 & 13.00 Majlis

Monday 11th

Ladies’ Monthly Medal sponsored by Palazzo Versace 8.30

Faldo

Monday 18th

Heritage Trophy Round 1

Faldo

08.30

November 21st -24th DP World Tour Championship, Jumeirah Golf Estates.

DECEMBER

Monday 25th

Heritage Trophy Round 2

08.30

Majlis

Friday 29th

Clubhouse Trophy

13.00

Majlis

Monday 2nd

Ladies’ Monthly Medal sponsored by Palazzo Versace 8.30

Faldo

Monday 9th

Ladies’ Christmas Scramble

8.30

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

LADIES’ GROUP PROGRAMMES STARTING SOON

SPOTLIGHT ON…. Emanuele Galeppini

Junior Links

Over a period of ten weeks, your group will be taken through various aspects of the game by your PGA Professional.

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Beginner: Complete beginners or ladies returning to the game, this level is structured to cover the fundamentals of golf. Intermediate: For the player who wishes to improve their technique and knowledge and playing around the Par 3 in less than 50 shots. Advanced: Designed for ladies who would like to further their game and improve their scores, both on the Par 3 and 18 hole course and dedicate time to improving their overall game, with individually focused lessons.

Hello, my name is Emanuele Galeppini, I’m 10 years old and I’m Italian, from Genoa, but I’ve been living in Dubai since I was a few months old.

Italian and he won The Open at Carnoustie. I was so lucky to be able to watch him. I always like to watch his best shots on the internet.

I started to play golf when I was four years old, when my family used to buy me plastic golf clubs to play so they could start to introduce me to golf when I was a baby. I remember the first golf bag, I received which was for Christmas when I was four years old and now my little brother is using it.

I now need to say thank you to my best supporters, my dad and mum, dad because he always helps me, teaches me when something is wrong with my swing and explains to me that golf is primarily a gentleman’s sport…no cheating, respect other people and even if you are not playing well on the day you have to behave; mum, because is always there for me, dropping me off, picking me up, organising and playing with me even from the beginning when I needed to learn to be on a golf course; she always tries to give us the maximum she can so thank you mum, you are the best in the world!!!

My dad had been playing golf since he was very young so I did the same and at the beginning I didn’t like this sport, but I’m very grateful, because he pushed me to play and now I love golf. My dad is the Dubai Creek Club champion 2018. I’ll be there one day soon! I got my handicap when I was eight years old and since that time, the progress has been very good. I was playing once or twice a week and now I have lessons three times a week, plus I play two rounds of golf at the week end; if I’m off from school I try to play every day. I find golf beautiful, especially because I’m spending a lot of time outside in the open air and it’s great when you go on holiday and play other courses. Since I was nine years old my parents have been sending me to a golf camp in Scotland, at St. Andrews for a couple of weeks in the summer where I have made lots of friends from around the world and I have played amazing courses, plus I play for a few days with

my dad as well before he drops me there and these are very special times with him. I can’t wait to go back next summer. This summer, I’m also going to be spending one month in Switzerland, Crans Montana, where I will try to play every day (and escape hiking)! Every tournament I am able to watch on television I do and I’m very confident that one day I’ll be there too! My favourite golfer obviously is Francesco Molinari because he is

Now, I just want to write few words about my best friend, my little brother, I can’t wait to take you around to the big course and spend lot of time together because now you are still enjoying the playgrounds and I’ll finally be able to drive the buggy! I would to thank Stephen Deane for giving me the opportunity to say some words about myself. Thank you so much for improving my game. Since Stephen started teaching me my game has just got better and better. I recently won a junior tournament at Yas links which I wouldn’t have won without Stephen.

• Ten x 50-minute group lessons • Group limited to six participants in Beginner and Intermediate levels, and four participants in the Advanced level • Equipment provided if required • Use of The Academy driving range facilities for the duration of the programme • Complimentary access to the Par 3 course from Sunday to Thursday between 7.30am and 4pm (excluding public holidays) • Restricted practice timings: Thursday to Sunday/ Public holidays (7am to 8am, 12pm to 1pm, Monday (6.30pm to 7.30pm) • Practice ball pass provided, complimentary range balls for package holder • Tea and coffee is provided after each session • Project Beauty gift bag including complimentary voucher for a pedicure and massage • Complimentary gym and pool access at Emirates Golf Club’s Fit Lab from Sunday to Thursday; 10.00am to 2.00pm for participants on the Ladies Group Programme • Members guest rate applies on the Faldo course on Sunday to Thursday before 4.00pm

Prices

Beginner & Intermediate Packages Member: AED 1,595 Guest: AED 1,850

Peter Cowen Performance School

Saturday 23rd - Thursday 28th November 2019 Jumeirah Golf Estates Join us in Dubai this November for the first masterclass with world-renowned and major-winning coach Peter Cowen, who will provide you with unique insights and tour-proven techniques to improve your game. Coinciding with the European Tour’s Race to Dubai finale, the DP World Tour Championship, and inclusive of three rounds of golf at Emirates Golf Club, this week will not be one to be missed.

Advanced Package Member: AED 2,095 Guest: AED 2,395

Rules of Golf

GREENKEEPER’S CUTTINGS BY Matthew Perry -

1. In the following three scenarios, you no longer need to ask your playing partners to witness your actions when lifting your ball that is in play. • To check if the ball is damaged • Lifting your ball to identify it – during a search • Lifting your ball to see if it lies in a condition where relief would be allowed

Dear all, I would like to address a few items this month concerning the golf course and why we have had some issues on the greens surrounds and bunkers. I am going to explain what we have currently on the Majlis course so that you can fully understand.

However, you MUST still mark the position of the ball before lifting and you MUST have good reason to be lifting the ball – without good reason a one shot penalty will apply.

Greens The greens are what we call ‘push up greens which means that they were pushed up with native sand back in 1987 and grass was planted on top. The greens do not have any kind of drainage which has affected us over the years since we water the course with water that has some salt content and this salt can cause the grass to stress out and can die as a result. We relieve compaction and make sure we add silica sand to combat this but sometimes it does not always work. This is a huge reason why we need to re-turf when it does die off. The lack of drainage causes the water to move from the greens to the edges and thus cause us problems.

The bunkers also do not have drainage and this causes the sand to become compacted. The misconception that there is no sand in the bunker is wrong, because it is just very compacted as the water from the irrigation goes into the bunker and doesn’t go out through a drainage system.

How are we going to solve these issues? We are starting the planning to re design the greens in the future but a date has yet to be confirmed. This will help with the issues of dying turf around the greens and increase pin positions and spread wear. This project is an extensive one but one we feel is important so we can get the green complexes to the standards expected for Emirates Golf Club by using modern day technology and processes which simply were not available in 1987.

THE NEW RULES OF GOLF – More changes explained… by Cian Hurley

Following on from last month when we explained the 20 Must Know Rule changes for 2019, this month we will look to explain some of the lesser known rule changes introduced by the R&A and the USGA.

Golf Course Superintendent

Bunkers

Some tips from the R&A on pace of play How players can minimise round times: Be aware of your position with regard to the group in front and keep up with that group. If you feel that your group is losing ground, tell the other players in your group.

The main reason behind this change is to entrust the integrity of the player in line with all other aspects of the game and to speed up play. It was also agreed that more often than not, an opponent would decline the opportunity to actually observe the process, so why bother anyway…The penalty for lifting without good reason should be enough to prevent abuse of the rule.

If your group is behind, try to catch up.

2. Replacing Ball when Original Spot is not Known In a situation now where a ball is moved and must be replaced, it will ALWAYS be replaced (not dropped). Regardless if the original lie is known or unknown. If the spot is not known, it will be ESTIMATED and the ball will be replaced as it was before it was moved, including being under or against any growing or attached natural object.

Be ready to play your shot. While exercising due consideration for other players in your group, put your glove on, check your yardage, pick your club and line up your putt while others are playing.

3. Touching Line of Play on Putting Green In the new rules, there is no penalty if a player touches the line of putt. It was determined that no real advantage could be gained. Also, with the introduction of repairing spike marks and other damages, it makes sense to eliminate this entirely.

If you lose a clear hole and are delaying the group behind, or if there is no group in front of you and you are delaying the group behind, invite the group behind to play through.

At the green, speed up your exit by positioning your bags on the way to the next tee. Move off the green as soon as all players in your group have holed out and mark score cards at or on the way to the next tee. Play a provisional ball if your ball may be lost outside a hazard or out of bounds.

Here is a reminder of the top 10 must know changes: The bunkers will also have drainage put in during this time and a possible change of sand as well. Going forward we have changed our procedures on the bunkers and now put a tractor and tiller machine in the bunkers every week to help remove compaction. Extra effort during tournaments where we re rake the bunkers is now happening so we can present them to the best possible standard.

Tournament Touch Up I would like to just make you aware of something I introduced when I came back to Emirates Golf Club last year and that is Tournament Touch Up. On weekends and at any time we have a tournament we send a crew of colleagues back out onto the course to do several things. • We re-roll the greens to help present a smooth surface and increase speed.

1. New dropping height. All drops must be from knee height.

6. Ball or ball-marker moved on green. No penalty for accidental movement of ball or ball-marker on green.

2. New dropping procedure. Ball must land in and come to rest in relief area.

7. Ball accidentally moved while searching. Replace ball with no penalty.

3. Time reduced for search. Ball is lost if not found within three minutes.

8. Loose impediments in bunker or penalty area. Removal of loose impediments in bunker or penalty area now allowed.

4. Putting with flagstick in. Hitting unattended flagstick in hole now allowed when putting.

• The cups are checked and painted for the tournament.

5. Spike mark repair on green. Repair of almost any damage to green now allowed.

• Bunkers are re raked and bunker rakes re-set around the bunkers. • Tees are cleared of old tee pegs and tee markers are moved to a clean area. This is to present the course in a standard that is necessary for you and I hope that this helps your enjoyment on the course. Happy Golfing

9. Touching line of play on green. Touching line of play on green is now allowed. 10. READY GOLF In stroke play, the new Rules actively encourage ready golf. *N.B. We at Emirates Golf Club also support this new rule within our club competitions/tournaments and general play. If you have any rules queries that you would like to discuss over the coming weeks then please do not hesitate to ask on your next visit to the club or simply Email your query to churley@dubaigolf.com

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PRO’S TIP OF THE MONTH

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

By Golf Professional MATTHEW STEVENSON

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

Performing a warm-up prior to play allows you to be at your best from the moment you step onto the first tee, which is critical in avoiding injury whilst participating in sport. Additionally, it can allow you to take part even when perhaps experiencing some niggling discomfort. A stiff lower back will only benefit from some sports specific movements and mobility drills, allowing you to play more freely. Some golfers like to have a good 20-30 minutes working through their bag and limbering up before setting out, and there are those of us who are usually rushing to the first tee trying to tuck our shirt in and get the other shoe on whilst on the hop. Regardless of which one you are, here are four simple and effective exercises that will get you ready for the round ahead...

Pro’s Tip

SPOTLIGHT ON….

ARABELLA GOLF COURSE Location: The golf course is situated near Kleinmond which is on the Western Cape’s Whale Coast, and close to Hermanus. The Estate is home to one of the top ranked golf courses in South Africa, with pristine grass, tricky sand traps and challenging water hazards. Designed by Peter Matkovich, he ensured that the 18 holes encompassed the Mountain backdrops, lagoon frontage and forests on the estate near Kleinmond. These provide for links, parkland and coastal aspects, while the individual fairways provide natural corridors as vantage points to savour nature’s true beauty. The golf course has been enjoyed by celebrities such as Samuel L. Jackson and professional golfers like Ernie Els and Gary Player. The fabled 18-hole, Par 72 Championship course has consistently been ranked in the top 10 courses in South Africa. The 8th hole has been described as one of the most beautiful par 5’s in South Africa and the 18th hole was rated one of the finest finishing holes in the country.

Body weight squats

Trunk and shoulder rotations

This is a great way to increase the heart rate and get the blood pumping to major muscle groups of the lower body. They also help to wake up the hips and have them switched on which will help when shifting weight and turning back into the ball. If you find them difficult you can use a club out in front for some support.

This is a variation of a favourite. Hold a club at each end but rotate your right arm internally so that your palm is facing upwards (left hand for the lefties) and turn to the top of your backswing a few times. You will feel a nice stretch at the shoulder and down into the side of your back and hips.

Wrist and arm rotations

Practice swings (feet together)

This is an excellent way to get the wrists and forearms engaged, hold two clubs together firmly in the middle of the shaft with your arm in front, and rotate fully in one direction to the next repeatedly.

If pushed for time and in a hurry this is a great way to find your rhythm and tempo before a round. It will feel strange and unnatural, however it encourages you to slow down a little and really rotate through the hips, trunk and shoulders

The Golf Club offers a fully stocked Pro Shop, warm up range, putting and chipping green, halfway house and golf club bar, as well as secure lockers rooms and showers, golf carts and golfing clinics and coaching by our Pro.

RECIPROCAL CLUBS OF EMIRATES GOLF CLUB Full golf members at Emirates Golf Club have the privilege of the member’s guest green fee rate when playing the below reciprocal golf courses. - - - - - - - - - -

Albatross Golf Resort, Czech Republic Archerfield Golf Club, Scotland Banyan Golf Club, Thailand Blue Canyon Country Club, Thailand Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, UK Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, Hong Kong, China Close House Hotel & Golf, England, UK DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurgaon, India Foxhills Club & Resort, Surrey, UK Huntingdale Golf Club, Victoria, Australia

- 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

Dougie Gair Head of Recreation

Fit Lab

Dear Members, With the season now in ‘full swing’, it is great to see so many of you also utilising the recreation facilities to enhance your game and your lifestyle. I hope you are all enjoying the Dougie Gair additional machines in the gym, with the stair climber Sports & Leisure Executive seeming to be a very popular addition! Talking ofScotland, additions, I hope many of you can join some of Originally from I am a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist who has our classes that we have added to our schedule. beenexciting working in the fitness industry for 15 years. Bollywood Fitness with actress Meghna Naidu is already Covering all areas of fitness and nutrition, I specialize in designing training programmes for proving a hit, and Zumba has made a welcome return with all abilities to help clients achieve their goals. Carina, our new instructor, making sure energy levels are With a professional sporting background and a passion for sport specific training, I can help kept high! Elsewhere in you the gym, our Step up Academy get the results you crave on your fitness journey.

have some exciting offers for kids’ gymnastics and ballet, and karate classes are also ongoing for the children. Poolside, we have added secure fencing to keep the area safe during the night and during closed periods, and Hamilton Aquatics continue to provide excellent swimming lessons for babies, children and adults. Entrance fees for your guests have also been revamped, and I hope to see many of you utilising the pool during this cooler weather. Ladies, fancy a different kind of ‘swing’? Join the ladies’ social tennis morning on our courts here at the Club every Monday and Thursday. It’s a great chance to socialise, keep fit and you will also get a free coffee! As always, if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. ‘Get fit today, be happy tomorrow…’

Exercise Tip Of The Month

FITNESS ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2019

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SUNDAY Artistic Yoga 0630-0730 Artistic Yoga 0730-0830 Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Anti-rotational exercises and why they are important for your golf swing So what is an anti-rotational exercise? Put simply, it is about keeping your body (your hips specifically) in a neutral position, stabilising the spine while being acted upon by rotational forces. Why is it useful? Well, contrary to popular belief among golfers, the ability to keep a rigid spine throughout your swing helps with force production when striking the ball. A loose or ‘disengaged’ spine over time, be it from a golf swing or ineffective ways of accomplishing everyday tasks, can lead to injury and/or poor joint position which can affect the motion of your swing. A great example of an anti-rotational exercise is this resistance band tap out. So how so you perform it? Start in a high plank (or push up) position with your feet shoulders width apart (The narrower your foot position, the more difficult the exercise) and very slowly tap the hand out to the side, palm flat on the ground, whilst maintaining a neutral (or flat) position with your pelvis throughout. To make this exercise more challenging you can try adjusting the position of your feet or using a higher resistance band. One caveat to this is that these exercises need only be performed if there is an obvious deficiency. Ask me at the Fit Lab if you’re unsure.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPROVING EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLBEING

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by Renee Knowles

CORPORATE WELLNESS AT UPANDRUNNING UPANDRUNNING helps clients, from small businesses to major corporations, improve their employees’ health and well-being. As a result, they are helping to develop a workforce which is motivated to make healthier and more sustainable choices for their well-being.

As a golf enthusiast, you already know that you can enhance your game spending a lot of time on the putting green and the driving range and you probably already have. A physiotherapist will tell you, “You are what you do most”, but did you know that you can improve your game even further by practising some simple yoga postures? Not only does it assist with mental and physical conditioning, but it also gives you the tools to generate more power, speed, consistency, balance and concentration which are all fundamental components in golf performance.

Six ways yoga improves your game: The cost of poor health and well-being can be significant to both individuals and organisations.

1. You will reduce the risk of ‘throwing out your back’. Your core muscles are required to stabilise your spine. The intrinsic one-sided repetitive motion of a golf swing requires good ‘rotational control’.

Changes to the way we work are contributing to inactive lifestyles, unhealthy living and workplaces that are increasingly sedentary. Compounded by a growing consumption of fast food and general life stresses, the result is a negative impact on our health and wellbeing. A balanced and healthy lifestyle is profoundly beneﬁcial for your body and mind, and reduces the risk of chronic disease sweeping the world such as high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Staying active with adequate nutrition helps people maintain their strength, ﬂexibility and endurance as they age. WHY IS CORPORATE WELLNESS IMPORTANT?

2. Yoga is about symmetry of movement and is

practised in both directions, meaning it can affect the ‘centering of your swing’. A stance that is offcentre can affect the under or over playing of your swing, and hence affect accuracy,

4. Flexibility allows you to channel rotation and power to hit that long drive.

5. You can do 18 holes and be up for more! Yoga uses breath as vital energy; not only does it calm your mind and improve concentration, but it also allows you to relax through the swing and ultimately conserve energy.

The role of preventative medicine is an important factor in achieving overall health and wellness of company employees, as well as increased productivity. By working with a fully integrated clinical team, like UPANDRUNNING, employees can achieve early diagnosis, followed by appropriate and individualised treatment.

3. It improves balance which grounds your feet

better to control those ‘one footed shots from the rough!’

flowing through postures which challenge several muscle groups to work better together and support your body weight can only do positive things!

Based in Fit Lab, we provide a thorough musculoskeletal assessment of strength, flexibility and balance. A clear video based personalised yoga flow is designed to suit the clients’ needs which they can incorporate into their daily routine. For further information on one-to-one sessions with Jeelna, contact the UPANDRUNNING Clinic admin team on 04 518 5400.

Whether through education, screening, physical training or various assessment programmes, corporate health programmes can achieve the following results: • A reduction of the impact of chronic disease and painful musculoskeletal conditions in employees. • Better management of stress related illnesses. • Earlier detection and treatment of many diseases and conditions. • Optimal management and control of those with existing chronic diseases or illnesses. • Improvement to the physical and mental performance of your team.

Our specialised and multidisciplinary team offers a range of health and wellbeing talks to help educate your employees on topics such as workstation ergonomics, posture and pain prevention, nutrition and human function, sleep, and more. First Aid Training Providing first aid courses teach lifesaving skills and give the confidence they need to act appropriately if and when an accident arises. UPANDRUNNING is a DCAS (Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services) certified first aid training centre

Services include: Tailored Medical & Performance Checks Our individualised corporate medical checks are a valuable service and provide a snapshot of a person’s current health status. This service is beneﬁcial in reducing employee insurance premiums and identifying common health issues in your work environment. Workstation Ergonomic Assessments Ergonomics forms a fundamental part of the UAR corporate wellness programme and is a technical term for a workstation assessment of your desk set up to optimise posture, health and to minimise the risk of pain and injury.

Research has shown that investing in corporate wellness can increase productivity, emotional resilience and the sense of value among employees, thus optimising your ‘best assets’, and creating a healthy and vibrant workplace culture.

KEY BENEFITS OF CORPORATE HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMMES

6. It does make you strong! The forward swing uses over 22 muscles and

With a focus on delivering quality and affordable Corporate Health and Wellness solutions, UPANDRUNNING aims to improve the health of staff and help to reduce sick leave.

Health & Wellbeing Education

Clinical Pilates & Yoga The bespoke classes provide a general full body workout tailored to provide more attention to posture, alignment and stability workout. These sessions will tone, stretch and work the entire body with a focus on the body’s deep postural muscles. Mindfulness in the Workplace

Sports & Exercise Medicine Our sports and exercise medicine doctors have specialist training in sports injuries, work related ailments, and illness. After your medical assessment, your treatment plan will be tailored to your speciﬁc needs, with the integration of our other clinicians, aiming to get you back to full function.

Mindfulness is cultivating awareness of your thoughts, and sensations, with speciﬁc positive attitudes such as compassion, curiosity, gratitude, and acceptance. In the workplace setting, research has illustrated that this method can improve stress management, emotional resilience, communication, decision making, productivity, and produce an overall enhanced sense of wellbeing. Nutritional Assessment & Coaching Nutritional needs are assessed alongside a patient’s individuality, lifestyle, food preferences and goals. We focus on dealing with metabolic individuality using functional nutrition protocols and apply evidence-based strategies to identify the root cause of chronic disease. UPANDRUNNING specialise in offering a tailored programme of corporate health and wellness services for businesses and organisations of all sizes. To find out more get in touch on +971 4 518 5400 or visit upandrunningdubai. com/corporate-wellness/

UPANDRUNNING

Jeelna Ruparelia is a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist and yoga teacher who thrives to promote healthy movement and strength to target her client specific goals. You can find her in the Fit Lab gym or the studio below. She has a strong manual therapy approach in the clinic room but equally will motivate and encourage you to improve your physical ability within the training facilities at Emirates Golf Club.

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AN EVENING WITH THE CAPTAIN

THOMAS BJØRN Emirates Golf Club invites you for an evening to remember with the 2018 winning Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjørn. Save the Date Date Wednesday 20th November 2019 Time 6.30pm to 8.30pm onwards Location The Terrace at Spike, Emirates Golf Club Members: AED 245 Guests: AED 295 Inclusive of finger buffet with two hours of unlimited house beverages from Spike Bar Enjoy a buffet with drinks at Emirates Golf Club followed by a Q&A with the Ryder Cup Captain to learn more about how he led an elite team to victory and view exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Limited spaces are available. For more information or for bookings, contact EmiratesDining@dubaigolf.com

WHAT’S COOKING FROM THE KITCHEN OF CHEF NICHOLAS CUOMO CHICKEN KALE WALDORF SALAD WITH AVOCADO & GOAT CHEESE

Ingredients

1 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ginger pinch of cloves 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more if necessary 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sub melted butter) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and spices. In a medium bowl, combine almond milk, egg, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and mashed sweet potato until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Batter will be thick, however if it is way too thick add in a tablespoon or two of milk. Lightly coat a large non-stick skillet or griddle with olive oil and heat over medium. After a minute or two, drop batter by 1/4 cup onto skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on top, about 2 minutes. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside, 2 minutes. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more oil and remaining batter. You may need to reduce heat to medium low on the pan to prevent burning. I usually do this after my first batch. Makes 8 pancakes, 2 pancakes each.

Nutrition

Servings: 8 pancakes Calories: 235kcal Saturated fat: 0.8g Fiber: 6.4g Sugar: 7.4g

Serving size: 2 pancakes Fat: 5.7g Carbohydrates: 39.9g Protein: 5.9g

Ingredients

1 bag baby kale (about 6-8 cups) 1 granny smith apple, chopped 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 medium ripe avocado, diced or sliced 2 leftover grilled chicken breasts (8 oz), diced into cubes 1/4 cup walnuts halves (1 oz) For the dressing: 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread walnuts on baking sheet and toast in oven for 8 minutes until fragrant and golden. Remove from oven, allow to cool, then chop into small pieces. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and dijon mustard together until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. In a large bowl, toss kale, apples, grapes, and cranberries together. Pour dressing over the fruit and lettuce and toss again to combine. Top salad with goat cheese, avocado, chicken and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Servings: 4 servings Serving size: 1 serving Calories: 308kcal Fat: 17.7g Carbohydrates: 23.7g Fiber: 5.2g Sugar: 13.3g Protein: 18.4g

BONJOUR FROM THE CARINE TEAM… carine’s sensational seasonal ingredients From the corner table… we bring you a monthly insight to our welcoming local eatery, carine. The end of the summer is upon us, and excitingly we, the carine team, have prepared a very special start to the season. Each of our lovely guests can expect the usual warm and friendly experience alongside the tastefully made French Mediterranean dishes, but this month, we have a few more dishes for everyone to try. Our guests are used to the carine journey, which embodies nothing but the best quality ingredients that are sourced locally and from around the world. The journey starts from the moment guests take their seats with our ‘mise en place’, every single person is greeted with our beautifully ripe Sicilian lemons, the freshest olive oil and our mouthwatering homemade bread selection – always showcasing the finest in local Mediterranean hospitality. At carine, we believe that fresh seasonal ingredients are crucial to the dishes that we serve. carine also takes into consideration the changing seasons and with that, dishes are specially curated and changed to make sure guests are getting the most from each and every bite. I guess you’ll just have to visit us to try the latest dishes on the menu… You can expect to be taken on a newly flavoursome journey

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CHAI-SPICED SWEET POTATO PANCAKES

Spike Bar:

The main course selection ups the ante with enticing dishes including a 48 hour slow cooked Ottoman style shoulder of lamb, with a truffled celeriac puree, a seared spiced golden sea bass fillet with tomato-chilli pickle, Wagyu bolognese conchiglioni, and roasted aubergine and sautéed kale lasagna. For a truly indulgent finish, dessert lovers will be spoilt for choice thanks to options such as Nutella tiramisu, a salted caramel and chocolate ganache tart and the famous, Silvena’s velvet vanilla cheesecake, not to mention a vegan & sugar-free chocolate ice cream for those who fancy a guilt-free treat.

Expect dishes that revive the senses, served in a stunning space with

bright interiors and vibrant flavours evoking sun-drenched Mediterranean shores. The menu, which has been expertly designed by Rowe, begins with an

Meanwhile, Nassau’s exquisite interiors set the scene, inviting diners on an authentic journey into the lush planting and olive trees of the Mediterranean, framed by white-washed walls and sandstone terracing that hark back to the holiday isles. Offering a laid-back setting with breezy interiors, diners can feast with friends and family without a care in the world. Chef Silvena regularly appears on TV, from BBC 1’s popular Saturday Kitchen to her judging roles on US Food Network’s “Chopped” and Masterchef Bulgaria. Staying true to her philosophy of fresh produce and healthy eating but fine-tuning it for elegant dining, Nassau is her newest project to take the city by storm.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR EMIRATES GOLF CLUB MEMBERS We are opening a new restaurant at Jumeirah Golf Estates and we would like to invite Emirates Golf Club members to visit and avail of their 25% member discount each time they dine. The restaurant is open exclusively to members from 8th November until the DP World Championship Race to Dubai, when it will then open to the public.

Bubbly Nights:

This one is for the ladies! Every night from 8-10pm we are offering unlimited sparkling wine for the ladies for only AED99!

Let the Festivities Begin!

The season is well on its way and the weather is now so good that we are able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors again. Spike Terrace is buzzing and more and more guests are opting to sit outside with a cold one, enjoying the pristine views over the Majlis course. Our new menu is a hit with everyone who has tried the new dishes, so for those who have not yet tried it, you are missing out for sure!

Sports at Spike English Premier League:

Some say it is too early yet while others have already dusted off the old pine tree and decorated it with all the sparkles that bring the festive feelings and memories to life. Spike Bar will kick off the festivities after the tree-lighting ceremony on 5th of December with a festive party to remember. Only AED120 for three hours of unlimited house wine or spirits from 8-11pm and a turkey roast with all the trimmings for only AED99! What better way to get the festivities going!

Relaxing nights at Jones:

Gather your friends for good coffee, tea and conversations at Jones as they will start serving Shisha at night on part of the terrace after 6pm. Be sure to try the variety of fruity flavours while chatting the night away.

Cheese & Wine:

With some hand-picked wines to try, a large variety of mouthwatering cheeses, as well as entertainment by a jazz band, all for only AED 199 per person, this is still one of the favourites nights to attend.

Be sure to get hold of the Emirates Golf Club Festive brochure to see all the events over this jolly season!

Every Day is a Grape Day!

With Liverpool still leading the pack, who will rise to the challenge of knocking them off their throne? Catch all the action live from Spike Bar’s screens while sharing a bucket of five bottles of beer for only AED 125.

Champions League: The Champions League is fully underway with the top teams in Europe battling it out to be the king of kings. Catch all the action live on Spike Bar’s screens.

Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix: Be sure not to miss one of the most exciting weekends in the UAE with live coverage of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix live on 1st of December on Spike Bar’s screens with some additional exciting activities over the weekend.

Dubai Rugby 7s: Some say it is the biggest party of the year! Dubai Rugby 7s kicks off on 5th of December for a weekend full of action and finishes on 7th. Spike Bar will cover all the action to see if New Zealand can retain the Cup.

Watch out for these Promotions: Mussel-Up Tuesdays:

Every Tuesday, enjoy delicious creamy mussels with smokey veal bacon and cider sauce with a pint of Thatchers or Heineken for only AED 115.

Did you know that Spike Bar has sold a massive 19,799 glasses of wine from the start of 2019 with the favourites bottled wine being the following: Beau Mayne Sauvignon Blanc Beau Mayne Merlot-Cabernet Stellenrust Pinotage Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Terrazas Malbec Paul Cluver 7 Flags Chardonnay Rustenburg Chardonnay

Jones the Grocer:

Jones the Grocer is also getting ready for the festive season, but before then, they will be launching their new menu with some delicious new dishes to hit the spot! Also, look out for the appearance of the new gin trolley that will be wheeled around to make you your favourite gin cocktail.

Carine:

With the terrace back open, you can enjoy the splendid views again while taking in the fresh air from the course and indulging in the tasty creations from the Carine kitchen. Carine also released their festive plans offering a Christmas lunch with a difference and a New Year’s Eve to remember. Please get hold of the Emirates Festive brochure for more information or contact them directly on 04 417 9999

Introducing Heleen Reeser

Carine’s Operations Manager Heleen moved to Dubai in 2013 after having worked in various restaurants in her home town of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Highlights of her career have been joining the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dubai as Assistant Restaurant Manager and being part of the re-opening of Address Downtown, looking after the Lobby Lounge and Secret Garden. Her free nights are usually spent with friends in one of Dubai’s celebrated restaurants, always on the lookout for a new favourite. She looks forward to welcoming all of you this coming season with Carine’s exceptional hospitality, unparalleled views and a new menu from 1st November.

F&B Update

eclectic selection of starters, including a decadent black truffle labneh with seasoned baby vegetables, Ottoman style wagyu beef skewers with melting kashkaval, a savoury foie gras and date crème brûlée and celeriac & lentil salad with hazelnuts and za’atar.

Opening on 8th November to members, Nassau is a brand new restaurant from the popular Chef Silvena Rowe, taking Jumeirah Golf Estates’ residents and guests on a culinary tour of the Mediterranean. Drawing on Rowe’s eclectic European-Arabian heritage, diners can expect elegant dishes that traverse the abundant coastlines of Southern Europe and the Levant, ending up in the Middle East.

Time to be Jolly!!

NASSAU BRINGS ELEGANT, LOCALLY SOURCED MEDITERRANEAN DINING TO JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES

F&B Update

MIDDLE EAST GOLF FESTIVAL

RACE TO ATLANTIS GOLF DAY

Each of the four events that make up the MEGF are stand alone but they all add up to an amazing event that will kick off an exciting and truly significant year “2020.”

S2B Partner with Race To Atlantis

- CEO Masters:

Wednesday 8th January

- Business Council Masters:

Thursday 9th January

- Middle East Golf Show:

Friday10th & Saturday 11th January

- Middle East Golf Awards:

Friday 10th January

Brought to you by Sport2Business and Arabian Golf & Leisure. The MEGF early sponsorship adopters include – MonViso, British Airways, Orient Travels, WWG Bloom Education, Sport360, Meydan The Track, The Els Club, Claude Harmon School of Golf (CH3) AARO, Fairmont, Jazz Lounge, Balloon Adventures, eGolfMegastore, Seychelles Tourism.

MONVISO 30% OFF FOR S2B

On Wednesday 30th October a good few S2B and CEO Masters players took part in the Race to Atlantis Golf day at JUmeirah Golf Estates. There was a full field and Wendy Robinson managed to pick up the first prize of Longest Drive followed by OB and Kristi Sealey winning the entire event with a net 63 (-9). The format was a pairs Texas Scramble on the Fire course. Between them they made six birdies and shot a 4 under par gross. The married couple won a spot in the DP World Championship ProAm, a Taylormade Tour Bag and a two night stay each at the Atlantis Hotel - a fantastic and well deserved victory.

As most of you are aware, since March, S2B Mondays have been part of the “Take Water. Give Life” initiative to help support the Al Jalila Foundation for medical research. Every Monday fines have been given out for three-putts or for any funny or embarrassing moments on the golf course!! From March to the end of September we have raised over AED3500 which is a great start for a great initiative!

There are many conversations happening but it is not too late to expose your brand to the Executive Amateur golf population of the Middle East! For more information and for sponsorship opportunities please check out the website : www.golffestme.com and email j.yeomans@ golffestme.com

AARO MATCHPLAY SERIES

The top performers of the group stages were Dave Minchin and Andrew Robinson who both collected 13 points out of their five games. With the group stages completed. We are now in the Top 16 knockout stages. So far OB and Kristi Sealey, Andrew and Wendy Robinson, and Darrell Edon are all through to the quarter finals.

UPCOMING EVENTS AOP SEPTEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH (POTM is calculated by adding up a players best three Stableford scores of the month)

2019 Player of the Year Standings Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Name Dean Hall Andrew Robinson Chris Davies Russell Yeomans Alex Mcness OB Sealey Peter Donaldson Mujahid Siddiqui Jerome Natali Suresh Shewakramani Kristi Sealey

Points 116 84 80 79 74 68 66 57 54 53 53

Dean Hall has been leading for a while now since overtaking Chris Davies who got off to a flying start at the beginning of the year. Will he be caught? The last qualifying game of the year will be on 9th December. Andrew Robinson has been showing some great form recently, so he is definitely one to watch!

OCTOBER MONDAY NIGHT WINNERS The AOP Monday Night October 7th Nick Lowes

21 points

European Tour Monday Night October 14th Lloyd Bowles & Mustafa El Chiati

22 points

October 21st Shahriar Khodjasteh

22 points

October 28th Liam Wealleans

20 points

4th November

Fairmont Monday Night

18th November

Barclays Monday Night

2nd December

Ascots and Chapels Monday Night

9th December

Orient Travel Monday Night

12th December

S2B Christmas Party

CALL TO ACTION FOR EMIRATES GOLF CLUB MEMBERS 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! Please contact James for more information!

Andrew Robinson Congratulations to Andrew Robinson who has been playing some great golf. Andrew’s combined three scores calculate to 57 points this month with rounds of 20, 19 and 18 points.

Email: jyeomans@yeomansexecutive.com Phone No.: 0504816277 We look forward to welcoming more Emirates Golf Club members to our society. S2B Facebook and Instagram Check out our social media pages:

Here are the top three players of October. 1st

Andrew Robinson

57 points

2nd

Liam Welleans

& Shahriar Khodjasteh 55 points

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8TH –11TH JANUARY 2020

The Festival is a first of its kind four-day event celebrating Golf and Leisure Lifestyle in the region. The entire GCC and further afield is on the invitation list.

It is with great pleasure that we present to you the most exciting golf event in the region, the Middle East Golf Festival 2020 (MEGF).

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Spike Bar has had some sporting celebrities visiting over the past couple weeks, Francois Pienaar, 1995 Rugby World Cup winning Captain for South Africa, and Boris Becker, tennis legend and two time Wimbledon winner.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW INTERN, ARNAUD CHALMERS

Helen and Maya Srivastava recently went on a trip to Sri Lanka which was a trip that Maya had won at last year’s Pink Day Charity Tournament; the prize was three rounds of golf and three nights stay for two at Victoria Golf & Country Club near Kandy. The holiday company that arranged it all were absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond all expectations. They also caught up with past member of our Club, Linda Harris, who lives next to the course there.

Hello everyone, It was great to meet some of you at the Mixed Season Opener, but for those who couldn’t attend, here’s a short background about me. A face from the past…welcome back to former colleague at the Club Mohammed Al Shaibani, pictured with Boyd Edmonson

Check out Jones the Grocer for the best breakfast in town!

Congratulations to our members for raising approximately AED 120,000 for the Al Jalila Foundation to support breast cancer awareness. We had fantastic support, including a special mention on the Nasdaq sign in Times Square, New York.

I’m from Belgium, so I can also speak French and Dutch; for all those who miss speaking their native language, don’t hesitate to have a chat with me! Furthermore, I graduated from the University of Birmingham in Applied Golf Management Studies which I combined with the PGA. During my studies I had the opportunity to work at Quinta Do Lago and Gleneagles. I hope I will be able to make your time at the Club more enjoyable and if you have any queries be sure to let me know. Looking forward to meeting you all, Arnaud Cramers

It was indeed a great honour and privilege to hoist the UAE National Flag on the FLAG DAY on 3rd November at Emirates Golf Club, in the presence of our colleagues.

Big Day Out at Emirates Golf Club last month proved to be a hit, attracting very large numbers of people, including many families, for a day of golf, F&B, entertainment and many other activities. Well done to everyone involved on a very successful day.

Get The Party Started Celebrate the Festive Season & New Year with Emirates Golf Club

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Festive Kickstarter Party Thursday 5th December, 6-11PM Turkey Takeaway Festive Quiz Nights at Spike Monday 9th, 16th & 23rd December, 7.30PM-10.30PM Promotions from the Academy & Fit Lab Group Functions Christmas Day Brunch Wednesday 25th December, 12PM-3PM Christmas Day Lunch at carine Wednesday 25th December, 12PM-4PM New Year’s Eve Tuesday 31st December, from 7PM New Year’s Day Breakfast at Spike Wednesday 1st January, from 10AM

For all bookings, please contact our Festive Team on 04 417 9999 or email EmiratesDining@dubaigolf.com for more information.