Emirates Golf Club

The Starter

The Majlis course is primed for its 31st hosting of the Dubai Desert Classic

The Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic is the oldest DP World Tour event outside of continental Europe and key to the charm of the now $8 million Rolex Series event is the canvas on which it contested. The venerable Majlis layout at Emirates Golf Club is looking a picture after its recent greens renovation as this image capturing the green of the par-3 4th hole and beyond to the par-3 7th illustrates. There was a late spoke in the works with the 15th and 17th greens the victims of alleged vandalism but Dubai Golf chief Chris May was confident of the 33rd Desert Classic – the event was held at sister course Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in 1999 and 2000 – presenting in top shape for players, spectators and TV viewers alike. “The greens are progressing well,” May said. “The team are working hard to get them where they need to be and with another week to go we are confident they will present and roll well.” It’s nothing more than the Middle East’s pioneering grass course deserves on its biggest week of the year. –kent gray