Club Life January 2017

Editor: Jacqui Barry barrydxb@eim.ae

JANUARY

2017

ISSUE 65

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Editorial

appy New Year!. Here’s wishing you all a healthy and happy 2017 as well as a successful year on the golf course!

December and the Christmas period were particularly busy - in addition to the annual golfing events. we also had the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters which was won in spectacular style by Shanshan Feng, her fourth time of winning and her third consecutive win. It was great to see Professional, Bryan Smyth here during ODLM who came out to caddy once again for Paige Spiranac. The Academy’s Head Pro, Stephen Deane, also caddied this year for up and coming Chinese star, Muni He and both Bryan and Stephen have written a few lines for this issue about their caddying experiences for these talented players Lady Captain Maura received my reminder about her write-up for Club Life magazine as she was sitting at the airport waiting for her flight to Bangkok where she was heading for Christmas. Meanwhile, I am putting this month’s issue together as I am sitting on a flight to Cape Town…well, it is a long flight so no excuse not to be doing something useful!!

EMIRATES GOLF CLUB SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Christopher May

Chief Executive Officer cmay@dubaigolf.com

Craig Haldane

Barney Coleman

Club Manager bcoleman@dubaigolf.com

Andy Meech

Director - Golf Course Maintenance chaldane@dubaigolf.com

Head of Sport and Leisure ameech@dubaigolf.com

Rhys James

Chef Nicholas Cuomo

Thanks to Captains Vipen and Maura as well as Vice-Captains Ivan and Najla for all their hard work, particularly in the run up to Christmas, which is always a hectic time with competitions galore as well as having to organise the raffle for the Junior Colleagues’ Fund.

We will be heading into the Omega Dubai Desert Classic soon which takes place 2nd - 5th February 2017. It promises to be an exciting event once again with some many of the top players confirmed to play - Henrik Stenson, Rory McIlroy, Danny Willett, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Thomas Bjorn all past winners of the event and, of course, all honorary members of Emirates Golf Club. In addition, two time champion and golfing icon Tiger Woods will be making his first appearance on the Majlis course since the 25th Anniversary tournament in 2014 and his eighth appearance in the event since his debut in 2001. Others confirmed for the event are Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, and Ian Poulter. There will be many more top class players taking part so make sure you get to the Club to watch all the action. If you are interested in helping out as a marshal for do log on to www.goflindubai.org to submit your application form.

Please remember that January 16th - 21st the Majlis course will be open to members and members’ guests only and that the course will close completely from January 22nd - February 5th.

There were a number of past members visiting the Club over the Christmas period and it is always a pleasure to catch up with everyone. Good to see you Alwyn and David Nesbitt from Spain, Gordon and Jill McMurdo from UK, Petra & Mikael Jinglov from Sweden as well as Lucy, former colleague at Emirates Golf Club.

Enjoy the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and enjoy your golf in this wonderful ‘winter’ weather!

Golf Services Manager rjames@dubaigolf.com

Ganesh Mangathil

Dubai Golf Publishing Manager gmangathil@dubaigolf.com

Steen Simon

Food & Beverage Manager ssimon@dubaigolf.com

Executive Chef ncuomo@dubaigolf.com

Adele Cowgill

Head of Sales and Marketing acowgill@dubaigolf.com

Saeed Ahamed

Financial Controller mahamed@dubaigolf.com

Jacqui Stephen Deane

Head Academy Professional sdeane@dubaigolf.com

Haridas Palliyalil

Resident Engineer hpalliyalil@dubaigolf.com

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2016 has been a difficult year for most and I hope 2017 turns out to be much better than 2016.

I look forward to seeing you in the New Year and spending time with you.

Captain’s Message

Dear Friends,

At the outset I would like to wish all members and their respective families, each and every colleague at Emirates Golf Club and their families, a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2017.

I would also like to take a moment to thank the Almighty for giving us the opportunity to enjoy each other’s friendship and the immaculate facilities at Emirates Golf Club which brings us together week after week, month after month, in such beautiful surroundings.

Vipen Sethi Club Captain 2016-2017

MEN’S COMPETITION RESULTS

In association with

OMA EMIRATES MONTHLY MEDAL Friday 16th December 2016

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ongratulations to Veneet Mohan, who scored a net 74 on the Majlis course to win the OMA Emirates December Medal, supported

by Porsche Centre Dubai and Ascots and Chapels. Veneet’s solid score saw him also top A Division ahead of Scott MacPherson (better back 9 score) and Pavan Nihalani, who both shot a net 77 on what was a very difficult day of scoring on the Majlis!

Anand Lakhiani claimed victory in B Division after scoring a net 75 ahead of David Moody and Paul Hanlin who shot a net 76 and net 78 respectively. C division

was won by Sudhir Vora who shot a net 75. George Gourlay produced a great round of golf to win the best gross prize, shooting 82 on a tough day and clinching the prize on a scorecard playoff over the back three holes.

As a feature of the Monthly Medal events, Porsche Centre Dubai kindly sponsor the nearest-the-pin competition and George Gourlay claimed victory this month on the 7th hole - an excellent effort. George will be one of eight qualifiers and eight other invited golfers forming two teams led by celebrities who will contest the season-ending Par 3

style Porsche Centre Dubai shootout on the 18th hole of the Majlis.

Best Gross: Winner:

Veneet Mohan

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As the December Medal was the last event in 2016’s Medal Series, we now have the final 36 qualifiers for the Dubai Golf OMA Emirates Medal Championship Grand Final, to be hosted on the Majlis course on January 20th 2017, in association with Porsche Centre Dubai and Ascots and Chapels. Congratulations to the top three golfers of the year for 2016, Joseph Smith, Manish Bakshi and David Waite for their consistent excellence throughout the season.

Runner-up:

Scott MacPherson

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Third:

Pavan Nihalani

77 net

George Gourlay

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A DIVISION (handicaps. 0-10)

B DIVISION (handicaps 11-20) Winner:

Anand Lakhiani

75 net

Runner-up:

David Moody

76 net

Third:

Paul Hanlin

78 net

C DIVISION (handicaps 21-28) Winner:

Sudhir Vora

NEAREST THE PIN Hole # 7:

George Gourlay

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MIXED COMPETITION RESULTS

Competition Results

COLLEAGUE/MEMBER SCRAMBLE 13th December 2016 Winners:

Najla Bartette Barney Coleman Maura Duggan Cian Hurley

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Runners-up: Kazim Awan Sajjad Hamid

Anil Kumar

Dilbar Singh

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Third:

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MIXED CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE

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ongratulations to the winning team of this year’s Christmas Scramble, Bhupesh Sharma, Sameer Joshi, Naresh Bhambaney and Komal Sharma who shot a fantastic scramble score of net 55 on the Faldo Course.

As ever, the event was well contested with the eventual runners-up Raj Janardhan, Naima Maya, Tej Chhabra and Alok Rawat finishing a close second with a net 56, claiming this prize after a card count-back. Third place went to the team of Achal Ghai, Rajesh Sethi, Arjun Gupta and Mohammed Darwish, also with a net 56.

On course competitions included ‘beat-the-pro’ which was supported by the Academy’s Jonathan Craddock and Dubai Islamic Bank. The AED 500 prize went to Malcolm Clarke. Other competitions included longest drive for the ladies which was won by Naema Maya. Anil Shivanna was the men’s longest drive winner. Nearest the pins were won by Najla Bartette and Raj Janardhan.

Congratulations to all prize winners and a special thank you to everyone who played in the event and helped make it one of the special dates in our tournament calendar.

Hawas Elgaddafe Czarina Ventoso Dory Ann Roland Khalife

What a fantastic final round of the Ladies Masters with Shanshan Feng showing off her world class credentials by shooting an impressive 64 in very windy conditions to win the title for the fourth time, and three times in a row.

The December festivities began with our much loved Christmas Scramble on Sunday 4th December, the highlight of this year’s competition being Sue Hopwood prancing around the Club in her camel costume much to the amusement of the Ladies European Tour players and caddies.

COMPETITION RESULTS SOFITEL MEDAL Monday 12th December 2016

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nspired by the recent Omega Dubai Ladies Masters 57 ladies took to the Faldo course for the December Medal sponsored

by Sofitel, Dubai Jumeirah Beach. Congratulations to low handicapper Monica Palao who shot the lowest score of the day, a net 68 to win A division by three strokes.

Runner-up in Silver A Division was Fiona Berry with a score of net 71 which was shared with our Lady Captain Maura Duggan.

Fiona claimed second place after a better back three hole card count-back. The best gross score of the day was won by Mimi Hosking with a score of 79.

In Silver B Division our winner was Margaret Breen with a winning score of net 71 following a card count-back with runner-up Hilary Wynter who also scored a net 71.

Jane Vail was the winner of Bronze Division with a net 71.

Our prize winners will now enjoy some fantastic hospitality courtesy of our Medal sponsors Sofitel, Dubai Jumeirah Beach.

The following day the ladies returned to Le Classique dressed in all their festive finery for a traditional Christmas lunch. The surprise visit of a ‘Welsh’ Santa and Nishanthi leading the carol singers provided great light entertainment. A small raffle for the Junior Colleagues Fund and prize giving for the Christmas Scramble winners presented,

by LET player Sophie Walker, ensured a fun-filled afternoon.

Finally, the ladies headed over to the Dubai Creek on 19th to take part in their Christmas scramble followed by lunch in Legends. Phew, no wonder December was a blur.

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Plans are well underway for a short golfing trip to Ras Al Khaimah, to the Hilton Al Hamra Beach & Golf Resort from Wednesday 8th to Friday 10th February. We have been given a great rate from the Hilton and will enjoy two rounds of golf on Al Hamra golf course which is in excellent condition after recently hosting the final event of the Challenge Tour.

If you require any details about the trip please contact Rhys or myself.

December was a whirlwind month the last Medal of 2016 was held on the Faldo on the 12th December, the colleagues/members’ Scramble on 13th, the Mixed Christmas Scramble on 17th, plus the beautiful wedding celebrations for Tania Sangani at Atlantis Hotel later that same night.

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in’s Lady Capta Message

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he email from Jacqui requesting my Club Life article arrived as I was sitting in the airport with my family waiting for our flight to Bangkok. I confess it had completely slipped my mind as the month of December has been a blur! It has been a month of fun-filled Christmas competitions, too many delicious festive meals and the Ladies Masters somewhere in between.

I’m not sure any other golf club could successfully host as many events as Emirates Golf Club management team and junior colleagues did in December.

Vipen and I would like to thank you all for your generosity in supporting the Christmas raffle, all the proceeds of which go into the Junior Colleagues’ Fund which serves as an acknowledgement and appreciation of the excellent work done by them all year round.

In closing I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017.

Maura Duggan Lady Captain 2016-2017

Competition Results

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LADIES CHRISTMAS SCRAMBLE Sunday 4th December 2016 WINNERS

RUNNER UP

THIRD

BEST DRESSED

SPECIAL EVENTS

Arathi Appaiah Monica Palao Veronique Rossett Mimi Hosking Maria Arias Sulafa Hamdan Veronica Elias Josephine Docherty Elizabeth Agha Sandra Anderson Shiba Khan Naima Maya Lynne Dickinson Martha Wong Elvira Smith

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NEAREST THE SANTA - HOLE 4 Arathi Appaiah

NEAREST THE SNOWMAN - HOLE 17 Mini Phillip

NEW YEAR’S DAY SCRAMBLE 1st January 2017 WINNERS

RUNNERS UP

THIRD

NEAREST THE PINS Hole # 8 (Ladies) Hole # 12 (Gents)

Achal Ghai Jugwinder Brar Arjun Gupta Natalii Gupta Bhupesh Sharma Sameer Joshi Naresh Bhambhaney Avinash Pangarkar Andrew Robinson Wendy Robinson Jon Vail Jane Vail Janine Dols Dileep Kumar

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BY RHYS

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Omega Dubai Ladies Masters – Refereeing Experience

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Last month I was fortunate to have been a part of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters as a guest referee for the Ladies European Tour.

The majority of the on course duties are around pace of play and ensuring that all groups stay in position with the groups ahead and that players get around the course in good time. Part of being able to do this is by being able to answer any rulings without delay as and when they happen on the course.

On the Friday, there was a call on the radio for a referee to go to Fairway 10, I happened to be the nearest so I headed over. It turned out to be a fellow ‘Welshy’ Lydia Hall, whom I know very well. Also, caddying for Lydia was a good friend of mine and MENA Tour player Paul Docherty. Her ball was lying in the sandy waste area just off the fairway; inches ahead of her ball was a loose impediment….or was it? A fairly long branch had fallen off a tree but had been compressed into the sand/ground. Lydia was unsure if she was entitled to move the branch because 75% of it appeared to be quite deep in the sand and possibly, solidly embedded. Despite some friendly back chat from her caddy, it was decided that she could not move this branch, the reason being that when a loose impediment is solidly embedded in the ground it loses its status as it is no longer ‘loose’. Lydia advanced the ball down the fairway and thankfully made her par Again on that Friday afternoon, as the nearest referee, I was called to green 12. As I was driving there I could see it was the TV group of Charley Hull, Suzanne Petterson and Gwladys Nocera. Hull had ACCIDENTALLY dropped her ball marker onto her ball and she thought it had only oscillated, but when she returned to address the ball, the alignment line on her ball was pointing further to the right which raised the concern of whether her ball had actually moved, If so, a one stroke penalty would have applied and she would have had to replace the ball. After discussing it with the player we agreed that the ball hadn’t actually moved off its spot and here are the two main reason why.

1. A ball is only deemed to have moved if it leaves its position and comes to rest in a NEW place.

2. As the line on her ball was still very much on top of the ball, the opinion was taken that the ball had only rotated on the same spot or on the same dimple which caused the line to point further right, it hadn’t actually rolled anywhere!

Within minutes of leaving the green I was sent a photo as the ruling had been live on TV. Instantly I panicked and wanted to know if the commentators, who would have had the luxury of a slow motion replay, SAW what I THOUGHT had happened. Apparently they did which confirmed that the correct decision was made…panic over!!!

PLEASE NOTE: Emirates Golf Club will be adopting the NEW local rule recently announced by the R&A and the USGA that avoids any penalties if a ball is ACCIDENTALLY moved by a player on the putting green. This will take effect from January 1st 2017. (see below) 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 rjames@dubaigolf.com

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JUNIOR LINKS Emirates Golf Club juniors enjoyed the first leg of the Emirates Golf Club versus Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Junior Inter-Club Matchplay Championship. Well done to everyone who took part and we are looking forward to leg two and the decisive title match at Emirates Golf Club in March 2017!

#teamdubaigolf #meettheteam Hello Gladys Maglilong from Spike Bar. Originally from the Philippines, she has been working at Emirates Golf Club for three years.

When she is not at work, she enjoys watching movies, going to the gym and working on her cooking skills! Her favourite type of music?

R&B and Pop!

Hello Jerald, Starter Marshal at Emirates Golf Club! Jerald has been working at the Club for over six years and enjoys that his colleagues are his family here! Jerald enjoys getting out on the range to practise his golfing skills and when he is not at work he can be found playing billiards and video games, especially Call of Duty!

MARC IWAO

INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRO ‌

Marc played at a very high standard on the JGTO tour, Asian Tour, Canadian PGA, Nationwide Tour and Golden Bear Tour event in US, Canada, Japan and South Asia. He finished second in his year on the California Professional Tour. Marc then turned his attention to teaching and he has taught over 20,000 hours to all types of students all over the world. He has had experience as a Club Manager and Head Golf Professional for last ten years in Asia.

Marc has a keen interest in sports, biomechanics and he is certified by the Olympic and the Sports Performance University.

Athina Belivanis - Membership Services Manager Athina, who originates from Greece brings with her plenty of experience in the role of Membership Manager.

Athina graduated with a B.S. in Marketing from State University in New York joins us from her previous role as Membership & PR Manager at Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai. She has held other roles in Dubai as Membership Manager at Capital Club as well as Marketing Executive for Allied Enterprises. Athina has spent most of her life living and working in Greece and Germany which has given her the opportunity to develop her language skills.

In her spare time Athina enjoys horse riding and going to the gym. She is also very much looking forward to taking up golf!

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Pro’s Tip of the Month

Academy

by GOLF Professional MARC IWAO

Chip Putt Chip Putt is an easy shot from around the edge of the green which requires basic putting fundamentals.

Picture 1, Set up with the putter normally and the ball position should be straight under your eye.

Picture 4, Here again, set up the wedge or any club the same as for putting address. Then place 80% of your weight on your lead foot.

Pictures 2 & Pic 3, Important note: Take any club you like and set up the club the same as your putter lie angle.

Picture 5, Just use your shoulders and swing through the same as you would with your putter. Don’t feel as though you need to lift the ball up so keep the club low and shallow.

Picture 6, PRACTICE, Pick up three landing spots and hit 20 balls. You will find your average distance.

Try three clubs first (example sand wedge, 9 iron and 7 iron) and find your distance for each club. It’s very simple and helps to make it easier to get up and down.

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By Craig Haldane Director Golf Course Maintenance

his was the 11th staging of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters and my 10th as Superintendent.

Over the years we have learned so much! Most of what we have learned has come through hard lessons, in other words things that simply have not worked and where we have had to adjust to make improvements. It’s sometimes good to reflect on this and look at the growth that has been made. Overseeding of greens used to be a common trend/ practice for us and whilst we produced pretty good greens back then, it was the 2008 Ladies Masters when the overseeded greens ‘cooked’ on us and we had less than desirable looking surfaces for the event. It made us re-look at our strategies, in particular with us hosting our two events in such close proximity to each other. We needed to go back in after the event and seed all the greens again prior to the 2009 Omega Dubai Desert Classic which resulted in good grass coverage, but greens that were just not up to the high standards we set for ourselves year on year.

It was after the 2009 Desert Classic that we started discussing the need to overseed greens at all. It was a collective decision based on good research and for the 2009 ODLM and 2010 ODDC we prepared our greens surfaces minus the seed, for the first time in 10 years and, to this day, we continue to follow the same formula.

The biggest advantage to this decision was undoubtedly the benefit to our membership with not having to go through the pure golfing season with greens that were being grown in, but instead, enjoying pure surfaces throughout the year.

We have also adjusted our seeding rates and areas of application throughout the golf course. Our aim is to do what is required to produce the best looking golf

course for our season that is playing as firmly as it possibly can. By overseeding we need to keep the seed moist and this in turn creates a softer golf course.

Less seed in the canopy enables us to produce a firmer course a lot sooner after the overseeding process. The weather patterns are clearly shifting and this year we have once again noticed that it really is not until after the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters that we get our first ‘cool’ spell.

This year, we have had to top up some of our rough areas with additional seed, as well as some of our approaches, as it was simply too warm and our Bermuda came back strong in places.

It begs the question....

I am also proud to say that the Majlis was voted for by the public as the best golf course over AED 500 in the 2016 MEGA Awards held earlier this month. Club Manager Barney Coleman took time out of his schedule to personally come up to our workshop and thank the team for their hard work and efforts, and present them with the certificate and trophy that he collected on behalf of the Club. Nice touch of class from Barney that has not gone unnoticed by this team for sure!

It terms of lessons learned, besides not overseeding greens, we also know that once the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters is finished, we have greens that are pure and, instead

of taking our foot of the pedal between events, it is now more a case of staying on top of what was produced by keeping our moisture management on point and, by default. improving the firmness of our greens right through. I think you will all have noticed that this season in particular, the greens surfaces are firmer and truer than in years past.

From the entire GCM Team, we wish you and your family all the best for the New Year. We thank you for your support over the past year and look forward to producing continued quality for the season ahead!

Good golfing!

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BIRDS OF THE EMIRATES

Reciprocal Clubs

Photo Courtesy: Akhil Menon, golf in DUBAi

HOOPOE

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

Scientific Name: Upupa epops Shot: Faldo, Dubai Emirates Golf Club Date shot: March 2016 Wiki link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Hoopoe Description: Here’s wishing all readers of the Bird of the Month column, a Happy New Year!

Hope you all get to observe more birds in 2017!

One of the birds often noticed easily owing to its distinctive long beak and colourful wings, the Hoopoe, is our bird of the month. These birds are quite widespread in the Eurasian region including the Middle East; they were considered sacred by Ancient Egyptians and hence appear in the hieroglyphics in Egypt.

Hoopoes spend much more time on the ground than in flight. Their usual habitats are woodlands, olive and palm groves, parks, gardens and open wooded areas in winter and they are usually seen to nest in holes within trees or ruin. The diet of the hoopoe includes many species considered by humans to be pests, such as the pupae of moth, a damaging forest pest and, for this reason, the species is afforded protection under the law in many countries. Their long beaks help these birds to dig out worms and they are extremely skilled at finding worms from under the ground. Hoopoes are monogamous, although the bonding apparently only lasts for a single season, and is territorial - the male calls frequently to advertise his ownership of the territory. Chases and fights between rival males (and sometimes females) are common and can be brutal. Birds will try to stab rivals with their bills, and individuals are occasionally blinded in fights.

At Emirates Golf Club, these birds can be seen on the Faldo and Majlis courses. They are easily spotted, usually alone, near the non-grassy roughs early morning time and are rarely missed owing to their distinctive appearance.

We have just signed a reciprocal deal with Taiheiyo Club in Japan; pictured are CEO and President Shun Han, Jiro Nonaka, Director and Joe Gaughwin, Golf Pro. They have 17 clubs in Japan including the host venue of the Taiheiyo Masters which was won by Hideki Matsuyama this year.

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 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 Tee time reservations need to be made in advance through the 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

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UPDATE FROM THE GOLF OFFICE

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hank you to those of you who completed the members’ questionnaire at the end of the summer; unfortunately less than 10% of the membership completed the feedback, but we did identify similar trends that deserved an explanation so please find below some comments on your frequently asked questions:

Late cancellations resulting in gaps on course.

The weekend cancellation period of 48 hours is actively enforced and constant offenders are now also monitored.

It is impossible to book on short notice?

This is correct particularly for weekends as your fellow members will have booked up to 10 days in advance.

Online booking should open later than 6.00am.

In the past we have had a number of members mention not to move later due to conflict with school, work and other commitments.

It is difficult to get a tee time on the Majlis course on the weekends.

Why don’t you show all the tee times and players on the online booking system.

The Majlis course is more popular than the Faldo. As our membership capacity is based on a 36-hole offering, during peak months, there will be members who are unable to secure a tee time on the Majlis course and play on the Faldo instead. For example, if 300 members wish to play the Majlis on a Friday with only 200 slots available then it goes without saying 100 members will miss out on a Majlis game.

This is possible but impractical. On-line booking was originally introduced to counteract the queuing system whereby members lined up in person to book popular weekend times. The main frustration surrounding online booking is for Fridays and Saturdays 10 days in advance. Over 40 tee times can be booked in less than five minutes, showing all the times and the names booked would impact the speed and efficiency of the system. By the time the screen shows all the times and your fellow members names it would have already changed as it is in constant transition. Once you consider the screen, it will be out dated by the time you are ready to book. This is also the reason why we are showing and blocking one tee time as opposed to showing six tee times in the past.

Member play on the Majlis course on weekends (Friday/Saturday) for the past two season, from 1st October 2014 to 31st May 2016, is 85% with another 10% member guest rounds. This is largely due to a Club policy adopted in December 2013 that Friday and Saturday tee times were allocated to members and their guests in peak season periods ensuring as many tee times are available as possible for members at the weekends, reflected in the Majlis statistic above.

Visitors have more rights; members should have priority at weekends!

Members have a 10 day booking window. Nonmembers (e.g. through Tour Operators) are able to book a specific allocation of tee times in advance, other visitors including Emirates Golf Federation members may book seven days in advance. Also note, as above, there has been no advanced visitor allocation on the weekends since December 2013 (prior to this, six tee times were reserved for visitors on a weekend day) Still, because many non-members are seen at the weekend, there is a perception that certain individuals have preferred booking rights.

The only non-members, particularly on the Majlis course, will be members’ guests. Certain members do have preferred booking rights as below: • Current Captains and Vice-Captains may book 14 days in advance • Past Captains may book 14 days in advance on six occasions during the season • Any member competing in a matchplay competition may book 11 days in advance Tee times are held back/blocked from members on weekends.

The only time this happens is for member/ open tournaments. There are occasions, if the entries are lower than expected, that times are released back to members post the 10-day booking window. When this occurs, members on the waitlist are contacted first. Many cancellations give the impression that times are held back, this is not the case.

Majlis course is closed for corporate events.

A number of corporate events are staged on weekdays, generally a 1.00pm shotgun start.

No corporate events are hosted on weekends.

Thursday is a popular afternoon but we generally host only two corporate events per month on the Majlis on a Thursday.

There are not enough member lockers and inadequate space for member guests to change in the visitor area.

The male locker room does need to be increased in size.

Why do wild card holders have to show the card at check-in?

All wild card usage needs to be controlled. The only way the Club is certain that an individual has been given permission to use a Wild Card is that they have it on them in person. It also ensures only one card is used per day and if your guest shows the card in the F&B outlet then discount is applicable so a benefit to your client/guest.

Fewer shotgun starts.

Particularly during peak season when daylight hours are short, shotgun starts maximise the capacity of the Majlis course. This is essential due to the main complaint of poor availability of the Majlis at weekends. Whenever we host an afternoon member or guest tournament we have a morning shotgun preceding it. A two-tee start prior to an afternoon weekday shotgun is another option. This will give members the option of teeing off between 6:40am-8:20am as opposed to 8.00am.

Members’ Consultative Committee Action Points since October 2016: • New Spike Bar furniture arrived • New carpets for locker rooms, Spike Bar and

Staircase to be installed very soon • Members’ Zone to house a F&B section by Chef Nicholas to improve communication • Tournament cancellations can now be done on-line • Accurate distance markers have been put in place on the Majlis course to improve pace of play during walking season and caddie/bag carrier service • Hole 13 Faldo – this hole will revert back to a popular Par 5, once a mature canopy of trees and additional netting is in place (protecting the villas from stray golf balls).

• Spike Bar dress code – relaxation and clarity. For gentlemen in the main Spike Bar (carpeted area and raised bar) - collarless T-shirts are NOT acceptable. In the Spike Bar lobby and Spike Bar Patio round neck t-shirts are permitted. Sleeveless T-shirts (singlets) are not acceptable anywhere • Extension of Le Classique reward vouchers to three months’ validity • New house wines • Re-alignment of handicap calculation for low handicappers, all games now counting • Up-grade of on-course toilets including those by club repair centre • Email HTML referencing upcoming tournaments in next six weeks • Live breakfast station on the driving range to start from 6th January • Introduction of Scratch Matchplay Championship • Laser reflectors on all pin flags • Collection of walking players on Majlis to be provided with two-seater carts on finishing holes during shotgun format Areas Identified for Improvement • Members’ Lounge/Bar – to enhance ‘Club atmosphere’ and provide a sense of belonging. Location on the upper level to be seriously considered • Continue the popular member Pro-Ams, the perfect platform for member integration • Some of the Majlis doglegs are unsafe (e.g. hole 14) a system is needed to advise the group behind when it is safe to tee off.

• Leisure changing rooms are too confined extension and upgrade required • Faldo course lighting an area for improvement • Shot game practice area enhancement required plus Academy development (including shading) • Assertiveness and authority of marshals to be encouraged to aid pace of play when required.

I welcome further feedback on the above points and any additional topics not covered in order to improve your member experience. Please drop me an email on bcoleman@dubaigolf.com or we can catch up in person at the Club.

Kind regards, Barney Coleman Club Manager

Honorary Member

CONGRATULATIONS HENRIK STENSON

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HENRIK STENSON NAMED THE 2016 EUROPEAN TOUR GOLFER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to past Omega Dubai Desert Classic and honorary member of Emirates Golf Club Henrik Stenson!

of consistency across the entire season to win the Race to Dubai. Furthermore, Henrik consistently reminded us what a magnificent ambassador he is for the game of golf, and he is therefore a thoroughly deserving winner of the European Tour Golfer of the Year award for the second time in his career.”

Henrik Stenson, the reigning Open and Race to Dubai Champion, was recently named The 2016 European Tour Golfer of the Year and received the prestigious annual award for the second time in four years.

Stenson has enjoyed a magnificent 12 months on the global stage, winning the BMW International Open in June before lifting the Claret Jug less than a month later at The 145th Open Championship, becoming the first Swedish man to win a Major Championship.

His epic battle with Phil Mickelson at Royal Troon will go down as one of the greatest duels in golfing history, with Stenson producing a stunning closing 63 - the joint lowest final round in a Major by a champion – to win by three shots, breaking the record low score of a Major Championship with a winning total of 20 under par 264.

“It has certainly been the best season of my career and to now be voted the European Tour Golfer of the Year for a second time is a fantastic way to bring the curtain down on it,” said Stenson. “To win the Claret Jug, a silver medal at the Olympics, the Race to Dubai and now this means 2016 was a very special year for me, and I am very proud of what I have achieved.

Panel member Iain Carter, BBC’s golf correspondent and Chairman of the Association of Golf Writers, said: “There were a number of worthy candidates for this prestigious award, including Danny Willett, who became the first Englishman in 20 years to win the Masters, Justin Rose, who played a hugely significantly role in growing the game with his victory in the Olympics, and Alex Noren, whose four victories in the second half of the season and surge into the world’s top ten in many ways epitomised what the European Tour is about.

“There have been some great golfers who have won this award, and many more who just missed out over the years, so to receive it twice now is a huge honour. You can argue that my consistency was a touch higher in 2013, but in 2016 I produced my best performances at key moments, so it will go down as the best year I have had and this award is a very nice way to end it.”

Stenson finished runner-up to Justin Rose at the Rio Olympics winning the silver medal. He followed this by representing Europe in the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National. Stenson finished his 2016 season leading the Race to Dubai after his runner-up finish in the WGC-HSBC Champions in China and becoming the European Tour Number One.

Keith Pelley, Chief Executive Officer of The European Tour, said: “The 2016 season was undoubtedly a memorable one for European Tour members around the world, with many so achievements to celebrate.

“However, Henrik Stenson not only produced one of the standout performances of the year, or indeed any year, to win the Claret Jug at Royal Troon, but he also displayed an impressive level

“But the outstanding player in 2016 was undoubtedly Henrik Stenson, whose tussle with Phil Mickelson on that Sunday will live long in the memory of all of us who were there at Royal Troon. For Henrik to then close out the Race to Dubai in the manner he did made him our unanimous choice as the 2016 European Tour Golfer of the Year.”

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OMEGA DUBAI LADIES MASTERS

by Viren Verma golf in DUBAi Her putter on fire, Shanshan Feng produced a compelling fightback, carding a magical eight-under 64 to win the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters for a record fourth time in five appearances at Emirates Golf Club.

Starting the final round five shots off the pace, China’s most decorated golfer reeled off five birdies on the front nine and four coming home to reach 10-under for the tournament, claiming the seasonending Ladies European Tour event by a good two shots ahead of England’s Charley Hull, who climbed up the

leaderboard with a brilliant closing 65.

“I’m really happy that I actually brought out my A Game today,” said a jubilant Feng after receiving the iconic trophy from His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Director General, Dubai Information Department.

His Highness Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation, Mohamed Juma Buamaim, Vice Chairman and CEO of ‘golf in DUBAi,’ and Henri Burrus, Omega’s Regional Sales Manager, were also present.

five behind, I always thought that maybe I would still have a chance to win. I tried my best and an 8-under was a pretty good score,” said Feng, who first won the title in 2012, and then again three times consecutively from 2014.

“I knew that it was going to be windy and I knew that playing in the wind is one of my strongest parts. So even though I was

Another three straight birdies from the ninth gave her a one-stroke advantage and it was effectively all over when she

The genial Chinese golfer, who is also an Omega brand ambassador, flew out of the gate in style, rolling in six birdies in her first 10 holes and that hot streak took the world number four to within one stroke of the lead, held by the overnight leader Felicity Johnson

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made her eighth birdie on the 14th hole to hit a 10-under-par in total before ending with four straight pars.

itself out. It was really windy out there so I’m quite happy with my score in the conditions.”

have been better. But there’s always something you can do better every week.

So it’s fine.”

For Feng, this was her seventh Ladies European Tour victory and her fourth title of the season, following the Buick Championship, Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia and TOTO Japan Classic, as well as Olympic Bronze at Rio 2016.

Tied for 23rd on one-under overnight, England’s Charley Hull made her presence felt with a flawless final round.

India’s Aditi Ashok ended in a tie for third with England’s Florentyna Parker on sixunder-par and sealed Rookie of the Year honours.

The Omega Dubai Ladies Masters is backed by OMEGA as the title sponsor and Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC as sponsor. The co-sponsors are: CNN, Drydocks World & Maritime World, Emirates NBD, Gulf News, JA Resorts & Hotels, Mercedes-Benz and wasl, while Dubai Duty Free, Neocasa Interiors and Motivate Publishing are the Patrons in golf in DUBAi’s drive to showcase the emirate’s vibrant golfing scene to a worldwide audience.

“It could have been a really good score, but I missed a lot of putts. I also holed good putts and that kind of evened

“It was pretty solid. I actually didn’t start very well. I was one over after four holes.

All four were actually birdie-able with the tailwind. So I didn’t really make use of that. Things were better on the back nine which I covered in two-under. I’m happy with two-under scores three days in a row. I feel it was consistent but it could

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inland’s Minea Blomqvist was presented with a luxury OMEGA watch after she scored a hole-in-one on the seventh during the second round of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at the Emirates Golf Club on Friday.

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Blomqvist used her seven iron to ace the 147-yard par-3 hole, becoming the second professional after Tania Elosegui of Spain to achieve the feat on this challenging hole and the sixth overall to join the hole-in-one club at the Majlis course since the inception of the season-ending Ladies European Tour event.

RIP Max Zechmann

ributes were paid to popular golf caddie Max Zechmann who died after collapsing during the first round of the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters at Emirates Golf Club.

Play was suspended at 10.30am after Zechmann, who was on the bag of French golfer Anne-Lise Caudal, collapsed on the 13th fairway of the Majlis Course.

After being immediately attended to by the on-site medical team, Zechmann was taken to hospital.

He was later pronounced dead following a suspected heart attack.

Ladies European Tour CEO Ivan Khodabakhsh commented: “Everyone at the Ladies European Tour is extremely shocked and saddened today by this sudden death and therefore we have taken the decision to suspend first round play as a mark of respect.

“On behalf of our membership, we offer heartfelt condolences to Mr Zechmann’s family and loved ones.”

Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAi said: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Mr Zechmann. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”

Max Zechmann (right) with Marcel Siem of Germany

The 56-year-old Dubai-based Austrian had previously caddied for Germany’s Marcel Siem and Austria’s Marcus Brier on the European Tour.

One of the first people to pay their respects was Finland’s European Tour golfer Mikko Ilonen who tweeted: “We’ve lost another great guy. RIP Big Max.” New European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjørn was shocked when he heard the news. He said on Twitter: “Dreadful news out of Dubai this morning. Thoughts are with loved ones and everyone involved. @LETgolf RIP.” English Ryder Cup golfer Ian Poulter said: “Very sad to see the passing of another caddie. Done many rounds with Big Max. #RIP thoughts go out to his family and friends.”

Caddies and fans joined many players

Anne-Lise Caudal is consoled by Tournament Director Michael Wood

and officials by paying tribute on social media. Fellow caddie Gary Marshall wrote on Twitter: “RIP Big Max Zechmann. A true gentleman. Well done @LETgolf for your act of respect too.

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My caddying experience with Paige Spiranac

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BY BRYAN SMYTH

t was fantastic to be back at Emirates Golf Club for the 2016 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters. When you spend time away from EGC you truly appreciate that it’s the most magical and iconic golfing venue on the planet. It is also the number one “club” worldwide with so many amazing members, guests and colleagues involved. It was wonderful to reconnect with so many great friends in golf.

The event was a tremendous success based on feedback from players, members and visitors alike. The Majlis course was in outstanding condition, the village was thriving with family activities and the clubhouse was buzzing with a major tournament atmosphere.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

My week inside the ropes caddying for Paige Spiranac was an excellent experience. Paige is a very talented,

young professional with a determined spirit, learning how to balance her commitments with event preparations.

On day one Paige scored 77…after a challenging start she settled into the round well, finishing strongly with par, birdie, par (7th, 8th, 9th). On day two Paige scored 80…firm and windy conditions in the afternoon made the challenge several shots harder but she made lots of quality approach shots with the afternoon conditions making distance control very challenging.

By and large, a positive week for Paige from the perspective of learning strengths and weaknesses under tournament conditions and establishing a winter training programme in preparation for 2017. Paige really enjoyed the golf course and the many cool experiences Dubai has to offer. I’m sure she will return to Emirates Golf Club very soon!

MY CADDYING EXPERIENCE WITH MUNI HE

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t was a pleasure to caddy for teenage sensation Muni He during this years Omega Dubai Ladies Masters.

Muni was born in Chengdu, China and has lived in LA California for the last five years. At only 17 she is ranked as the number one Chinese amateur and has competed in several LPGA events including this year’s women’s US Open were she held the first round lead and finished a spectacular tied 13th for the week.

She is a talented golfer indeed with a very bright future ahead. Her best friend Shanshan Feng and Omega Dubai Ladies Masters specialist with four wins from her last five appearances is someone Muni looks up to and she hopes to make an Olympic appearance with Shanshan in four years’ time.

Muni’s ability and mature approach to the game is exceptional and from watching the way she conducts her practice sessions and manages herself on the course she will definitely go far in the game.

We trust she gets an invitation to play again next year and I’m sure she’ll make an impact in the Professional game after she graduates in four years’ time.

Congratulations to ShanShan Feng, another spectacular Omega Dubai Ladies Masters victory capped with a blistering final round 64 (-8) in very testing conditions. As a coach, it was remarkable to watch ShanShan throughout the week, both on and off course- three performance qualities stood out for me - preparation, technique and superior mental skills.

Overall, golf was the champion of the week…fantastic game, fantastic people!

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would personally like to say a big thank you to all colleagues and members who have supported and congratulated me on winning the Fitness Manager of the Year Award - it wouldn’t have been possible without you guys so thank you very much.

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Fit Lab

With the festive season finishing, Fit Lab will be on hand to give you expert advice to burn off those extra calories. It is not just the gym that is available but also remember that we also offer a wide range of fitness classes, tennis, squash, Padeltennis, swimming and much more to give you the added motivation you need. Please look at fitness as being FUN and not a CHORE!

B L I S S FA B UL O US FA C I A L 60 min / 450 dhs B L I S S I N S TA N T R A D I A N CE O X Y G E N FA CI A L 60 min / 480 dhs

A new class to watch out for is Pilates which will resume for both men and women from January. Rebecca Olds will be the instructor and she will be offering free classes during January but dates are still to be confirmed so watch out for this.

E L E M I S P R O - CO L L A G E N A G E DE F Y 90 min / 620 dhs E L E M I S S U P E R F O O D S P R O - R A D I A N CE 90 min / 655 dhs

Healthy Regards Andy Meech Head of Sports & Leisure

E L E M I S D Y N A M I C R E S U R FA CI N G P R E CI S I O N P E E L 75 min / 620 dhs

COLLEAGUE IN FOCUS

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Name: Vilma Samtos Position: Sports receptionist Hobbies: Going out with friends, eating out, internet surfing, Skype-ing daughter and family Background: My first job was at Le Royal Meridien where I spent five and a half years before coming to Emirates Golf Club and I have now been here 18 months and I’m loving every minute.

What do you love about the Club?: I love to come to work to have fun with the members and colleagues.

Purpose of being in Dubai: To enhance my knowledge and be more worldly. I love to work to give my family a better lifestyle and one day I hope to return home to be with my daughter.

Fran Cole is our Member of the Month for December which is fully deserved.

Fran, who has been a member for over 12 years, is very active and supports the Club tremendously which we appreciate. Fran has been coming to the gym most days for the past few months and massive improvement she has made is very noticeable.

Well done Fran - keep up the fantastic work.

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ELEMIS WHITE BRIGHTENING PIGMENT PERFECTOR 60 min / 675 dhs DR. DENNIS GROSS SUPER BOOSTER FA C I A L T R E AT M E N T 60 min / 590 dhs D R . D E N N I S G R O S S A L P H A B E TA D E L UX E T R E AT M E N T 50 min / 550 dhs

For all the hard work you did in December, we will give you

The tennis section has been very active as always and the ladies played in a great fun, festive tournament with 16 players participating. Thanks to Monika, our famous Tennis Professional, for putting on a great event.

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e are both well and have moved to France and are integrating into the French system. Not sure about the timing of our arrival in today’s Europe but then again, who could have predicted this when we bought our place 17 years ago. In January I will do my last rotation with Airbus in Korea and I will then fully retire. It’s been wonderful to have been able to finish my career working for Airbus and teaching on the A-380. We still have an apartment in Dubai and will visit regularly to see the family and friends. Concessional

tickets for Life with Emirates helps us to stay in contact with family and friends around the world. It also means that we are open for business in France and invite anybody who is up for good company, laughter, good food, wine, French Cheese, Golf, Boating, sightseeing and whatever else comes to mind to meet up with us.

Wishing you all what it says on this year’s card and hope to hear from you soon.

WHAT’S ON DURING JANUARY? Dear Member, Please be advised that the following events are open for registration online at the Dubai Golf Members’ Zone.

• Monday 9th January, Sofitel Ladies Monthly Medal (Strokeplay) • Thursday 12th January, Emirates Amateur Open - Round 1 (Strokeplay) • Friday 13th January, Emirates Amateur Open - Round 2 (Strokeplay) • Monday 16th January, Lady Captain vs Lady Vice Captain (Fourball better ball matchplay) • Friday 20th January, OMA Emirates Medal Final (Order of Merit Qualification) - (Mens Strokeplay) - Full golf members • Monday 23rd January, Ladies Stableford Competition • Monday 13th February, Sofitel Ladies Monthly Medal (Strokeplay) • Friday 17th February, OMA Emirates Medal (Mens Strokeplay) - Full golf members

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To register for an event, please visit the Members’ Zone. Should you want to modify or cancel your registration, please contact Golf Reservations

THE ACADEMY OPEN DAY Thanks to everyone who came down for The Academy Open Day last month! It was a great to see so many of you joining in the complimentary golf clinics and challenges as well as a host of other fitness activities!

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s t e p p i n S e l o 19th H Life members Alwyn & David Nesbitt also had a few visits to the Club last month.

Pictured here with Ian & Pat Walton & Jacqui & Tom Barry

Christmas At The Club There were many activities happening at the Club in the lead up to Christmas with parties, Christmas Carol singers and Emirates Golf Club’s Elf on the Shelf, Henrik was busy too during the countdown to Christmas Take a look at some of the mischief he got up to!

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It was Sport Cours AED was n Golf O Cours whole Congratulations to Emirates Golf Club’s intern, Will Tickell, who graduated in MSc International Business Management with distinction from Sheffield Business School in November

A group of amateurs and their caddies, called the Amateur Excellence Tour, travelled from France for their tour to Dubai where they played the Creek Golf & Yacht Club as well as the Majlis and they also played night golf on The Faldo. They were extremely impressed with the facilities at both Clubs and they thoroughly enjoyed their trip

Congratulations to honorary Emirates Golf Club member and past Omega Dubai Desert Classic Champion Thomas Bjorn on being named the 2018 Ryder Cup Team Europe Captain!

Former EGC colleague, Lucy, visited Emirates Golf Club recently

Welcome back to Cathrine Clarke who was at the Club last month. Good to see you!

Good to have Simon and Fiona Hutton, Richard Owens from Tillers Turf and their group of turf managers for a visit on the Majlis. Turf managers Kenny Mackay from Wentworth, Neil Stubley from The All England Tennis Club, Angus Macleod from The Belfry, John Clark from Woburn and Peter Todd from The London Club. It was a pleasure having you on site with us.

Life members, Mikeael & Petra Jinglov visited the Club last month - seen here with Tom Barry

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Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2017 Update Dear Member, Emirates Golf Club is delighted to welcome back two time champion and golfing icon Tiger Woods to the 2017 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, taking place on the Majlis course from 2nd to 5th February. Tiger will be making his first appearance on the Majlis course since the 25th Anniversary tournament in 2014 and his eighth appearance in the event since his debut in 2001. Tiger will join a host of other golfing superstars including Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Danny Willett, Sergio Garcia, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn and Ian Poulter.

This is set to be an exciting tournament and your chance to see the world’s top golfers in action at our Club!

MEMBERS TICKETS Emirates Golf Club members will be entitled to complimentary tickets based on your membership category. These will be available at Membership Services from Sunday 8th January and can be collected from 9am to 5pm. Please note that tickets will only be issued to members whose 2017 fees have been settled.

Friends and family of the late Saeed Hadi gathered together to present e memorial bench to the Club which will be placed on hole 4 of the Majlis

MEMBERS’ GUEST TICKETS Fully paid up Emirates Golf Club members will be entitled to purchase two guest tickets per membership at 50% of the retail ‘public’ price, for the tournament. Tickets are priced at AED 175 for a day pass and AED 675 for a season pass. Practice Round and Pro Am tickets are available at AED 75. These will be available at Membership Services from 8th January for direct purchase between 9am to 5pm.

We hope you have an enjoyable tournament!

Course Superintendant, Craig Haldane was proud to be able to play 18 holes with his Dad on the Majlis during the Christmas period.

s a proud night for Emirates Golf Club at the t 360 Middle East Golf Awards! The Majlis se was named Best Golf Course Over 500 and Ummer, Golf Operations Supervisor, named the Serviceman of the Year! Almouj Oman also took home the award for Best Golf se Under AED 500! Congratulations to the e team and thank you to everyone who voted!

The new Spike Terrace furniture has arrived and has added some much needed colour to the area - a big improvement!

DECEMBER 10TH QUIZ Quizimodo

Party Fears

Congratulations to team Quizimodo on winning the Spike Bar Quiz on 10th December followed by Party Fears and Get me Out of Here!

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