Welcome to the Lady Professionals and caddies who are now here as the Club once again hosts the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic. I’m sure everyone is looking forward to seeing the ladies in action around the Majlis course so good luck to you all. The course is looking in fantastic condition, thanks to Craig Haldane and his wonderful team at Golf Course Management. It should be a very enjoyable few days for players and spectators alike.
Congratulations to the UAE on the 46th National Day on 2nd December!
There were a number of past members visiting Dubai last month including Joan and Rai Legnar and Frank and Paula Johnstone. It was great to see you all.
Now that the Majlis is a walking only course, take advantage of the pleasure of having a caddie with you for your rounds of golf. The caddies all undergo training and they’re very enthusiastic. If you need to book one please contact Ummer or Jega.
Some important dates in December are the colleague/member golf day on Tuesday 12th December…please make an effort to participate in this event if you can; our colleagues enjoy this day so much and they love being part of a team with members. The Mixed Christmas Scramble, dinner and raffle will all take place on Saturday 16th December and all proceeds from this go to the Junior Colleagues Fund. If you are able to donate prizes, please do so through membership services and/or buy raffle tickets leading up to the event. It’s sure to be a very enjoyable day of golf followed by a sumptuous dinner on the terrace afterwards.
With just less than three weeks to Christmas, the festive activities are about to get started at Emirates Golf Club so don’t forget to check out the dates for the Christmas competitions and functions. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
EMIRATES GOLF CLUB SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Jacqui
Ganesh
The 2017 Omega Dubai Ladies Classic is now here with another exciting line up of international stars including Dame Laura Davies, Charley Hull, Brittany Lincicome, IK Kim, Muni He, Susana Benavides and silver medalist at the Ladies British Open this year Sophie Lamb (amateur).
The event will once again start on a Wednesday and finish on Saturday, ensuring a great weekend atmosphere for the final day.
TOURNAMENT VILLAGE
The team at Falcon Golf have worked hard to enhance the Tournament Village experience for this year’s event and there will be lots of activities for you and your family.
The village will offer a host of food outlets, from some of Dubai’s top Food Trucks to live cooking stations, offering a wide variety of cuisines. There are also lots of activities for children, with Special Occasions providing bouncy castles, face painting, arts & crafts and a soft play area for the younger children.
ACCESS AND TICKETS
Entrance to the event will be free of charge again for the 2017 tournament.
The usual members’ car parking will be closed from Monday 4th December’ the Faldo driving range will be the main public car park for the duration of the tournament week. Members’ car parking passes are not required to access this area.
Please note that all members and guests wishing to use the Clubhouse facilities during the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic must register for tickets either before the event at omegadubailadiesclassic. com or at the entrance to the tournament in the Faldo car park. Please be informed as per Dubai Municipality regulations, both the ODLC and the ODDC will be ticketed events through Platinum List with all tickets bar-coded as per government guidelines. If you plan to use the clubhouse facilities from 6th – 9th December then please register for tickets at omegadubailadiesclassic. com. The tickets can then be printed, or saved in your smart phone device and presented to the Platinum List personnel on arrival. The above policy is applicable for all members and guests during the week using any outlet within the golf club e.g. Jones the Grocer, Spike Bar, Pro Shop, locker Rooms, Fit Lab, SensAsia Spa, Up and Running, Roseleaf Café, swimming pool etc.
FALDO COURSE
We are delighted to announce that once again, the Faldo course will remain open for the duration of the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic, giving members access to golf during the week of the event. Tee times can be booked online or by phone as usual.
The bag drop and cart staging area will be located at the Faldo driving range close to the members’ parking area and players will have the option to check in either at the Par 3 course starter hut or in the main clubhouse.
Due to the unavailability of the ladies’ locker room during the week, ladies are requested to use the recreation changing room facilities. Although these are not as extensive as the main locker room, access to the main ladies’ locker room is strictly restricted to the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic players.
The men’s locker room will be available for players to use as normal with unrestricted access.
Finally, as the Faldo driving range will be used for parking during the event, please be advised that the driving range will not be available to warm up before your round. The Par 3 short game area and putting green will be open as usual.
PAR 3 COURSE
Open as normal throughout the tournament; note no driving range prior to play due to car parking.
COURSE/RANGE CLOSURES
Majlis Course:
Closed Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th December (reopening from 12:30 on Sunday 10th)
Majlis Range:
Closed Saturday 2nd to Saturday 9th December
Faldo Range:
Closed Monday 4th to Saturday 9th December
BAG STORAGE
We request members with bags in the bag storage to remove them by Saturday 2nd December as space will be required for the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic players’ bags. Bags remaining there after this date will be removed and stored by the Club. If you intend to play the Faldo course during the week of the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic, we would recommend that you keep your clubs to avoid any delays in bringing your clubs to your carts during tournament week. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for any damage or loss which may occur in relocating your bag.
LOCKERS
The Omega Dubai Ladies Classic players will use the ladies’ locker room during the tournament. We would ask members to clear their lockers for the week and we hope that this does not cause too much inconvenience. Membership Services will be in touch with many of you to seek your assistance with this. Lockers will need to be cleared by Saturday 2nd December. Items remaining in the lockers on this date will be removed and stored by the Club. Access to the locker room during the tournament will not be available so please ensure any items that you may require for the week of the event are removed in advance. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for any damage or loss which may occur when clearing your locker.
RECREATION
Fit Lab will remain open as normal throughout the event; tennis and padel tennis will also remain open with two tennis courts operating during the daytime and all four operating in the evenings after 5pm. The swimming pool will, for the first time ,be open for the duration of the tournament.
VOLUNTEERS
Our Assistant Golf Services Manager Cian Hurley has taken on the responsibility of Chief Marshal for the event and is in charge of marshal recruitment. If you are interested in volunteering as a marshal during the tournament, please visit omegadubailadiesclassic.com If you require any further information regarding volunteering for the event please speak to Cian.
I hope that you enjoy the tournament and I look forward to seeing you at the Club during the event.
Kind Regards,
Barney Coleman Club Manager
Dear Members and Friends,
November has come to an end and time is flying; things are moving very fast at Emirates Golf Club and, as well, the festive season approaching.
At the clubhouse we now have two new beautiful refurbished restaurants to enjoy. Jones the Grocer on the ground floor is getting really busy and is sometimes overbooked which is great. I believe we are getting a lot of guests from outside but it has been well received from members as well.
At the end of November our new Spike Bar on the first floor, where we always wanted to be, just opened, with a members’ lounge inside and a members’ area outside. I hope you like it! I am hearing only good initial comments from members. It is also up to us, the members to put some atmosphere into it. Please come for prize presentations and stay a bit longer after your game.
From the beginning of November the Majlis Course has been walking only; it’s getting a bit tough for some; but it’s also great for some additional exercise but caddies are available. The course is good shape,
JIGNESH SANGANI WINS THE OMA EMIRATES NOVEMBER
MEDAL
Congratulations to Jignesh Sangani who scored an impressive net 66 on the Faldo course, winning the OMA Emirates November Medal, in association with Jean Georges Dubai. Jignesh eventually won by four shots with Anil Shivanna scoring a net 70, and Andrew Robinson just one shot behind in third place with a net 71.
In B Division, Gurjit Grewal fought off some stiff competition to shoot a 69 net, beating eventual runner-up Jugwinder Brar by one shot after his net 70, followed by Mike Butler in third place with a net 71. C Division was won by Suresh Shewakramani who shot a net 73. The best gross winner of the day was Bradley Mogire, shooting a solid 73, pipping Scratch League Captain Mike Mezei on a back 9 scorecard playoff..
In our Medalford section, where players could compete in an adjoining stableford event, Manish Bakshi claimed the prize with 38 points. All of our winners will now enjoy an evening’s dinner courtesy of Jean Georges Dubai.
ready for 12th Omega Dubai Ladies Classic. Please come and see the Lady Professionals in action. I would like to congratulate all the winners of November tournaments; the OMA Monthly Medal - Jignesh Sangani, Ladies Medal - Amarjeet Radia, Junior Open Boys – Arjun Gupta, Junior Open Girls –Hyeonji Kang, Clubhouse Trophy - Gaurav Verma, (our Vice-Captain came close, runner-up - he is in form), Prime Legacy Pro Am – Kylie Henry (Pro), Lynne Dickinson, Martha Wong and Naima Maya.
We are looking forward to the December tournaments - please make sure you sign up. We have a Christmas Scramble on 16th December, followed by a raffle, and proceeds will go to our Junior Colleagues at the Club which is a good way to acknowledge their service. Some colleagues we don’t often see, but they are there behind the scenes so please buy tickets.
At the end of this, my December letter, I wish everyone a wonderful festive season and a Happy New Year 2018. Good health and a lot of good golf in 2018!
Ivan Fornazaric Club Captain 2017-2018
CLUBHOUSE TROPHY 2017
Congratulations to Guarav Verma, the overall winner of the Clubhouse Trophy 2017. Guarav was on top form on the course, and he needed to be to return a score of 39 points to beat Vice-Captain Paul Byrne by one point, to claim the trophy. In overall third position was Jignesh Sangani, who also shot 38 points, but lost out to Paul who had a better inward 9 points total.
With some very close scoring in A Division (handicaps 0-14) it was Nitin Kripalani who claimed the top prize with 35 points on the Majlis course. One point further behind was runner-up, Fadi Mehio who finished with a score of 34 points, also winning with a better back 9 score.
Finally in B Division (handicaps 15-24), the outright winner was Ishu Rupani, who had quite the golfing week. Fresh off a hole-in-one earlier in the week, Ishu navigated his way around the course to sign for an impressive 37 points. Three points back in second place was Patrick Mulligan,who finished the day with a respectable 34 points.
Well done to everyone who took part in such a fantastic day, and congratulations to all prize winners!
Finally the cooler weather is upon us. We are starting to enjoy our rounds and being able to walk the Majlis without complaining about the heat and the humidity! After the Majlis reseeding, which saw us play on sand and long grass with very slow greens, we are now starting to feel the great change in the condition of the course and it has become a joy to play it.
It has been busy at the Club with two of our venues now fully refurbished and opened. Our long awaited members’ lounge and terrace are both finally here to be enjoyed by all. This was apparent when the first tournament, the Clubhouse Trophy, was played just after the opening and, most of the members who played, stayed back for the presentation to enjoy the lovely buffet that was prepared by the F&B team displaying some of the dishes from their new menu!
Some of our ladies were treated to a first-hand experience in the new Spike Bar, which started with a complimentary lunch that showcased some of the dishes from the new Indian menu, followed by a live cooking class with London-based Indian Chef Hari Ghotra! All those who participated were taught how to prepare vegetable samosas from scratch! For the ladies who missed the lesson, you can go on Hari’s website where you can find all of her recipes with a step-by-step YouTube version.
LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS
LADIES’ MONTHLY MEDAL
Monday 6th November 2017
CI am very proud to announce that we have won our second Inter-Club match which was played on the Faldo Course. We are now sharing the lead in our pool with Abu Dhabi City Golf Club. Well done to team who played exceptionally well on the day!
raffle will take place after the Christmas Scramble competition, which will be held on December 16th. Our traditional ladies’ Christmas lunch will be held on December 10th with a Christmas market on display. Please note that the participants on the day will donate 10% of their sales to our Junior Colleagues Fund It is a great day with delicious food, some quizzes organised and food hampers to be won! Members’ guests are welcome to join!
The Legacy Prime Pro-Am was a huge success once again with some of the Ladies European Tour Professionals playing since they were here to prepare for the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic! Congratulations to the team Martha Wong, Naima Maya and Lynne Dickinson with their Professional, Kylie Henry, who came first on the day with an amazing score of 19 under.
Our Heritage Trophy was played over two rounds last month, one being on the Faldo and one on the Majlis! Congratulations to Sue Hopwood who was the overall winner!
We have started selling our Christmas raffle tickets; please support us in buying some, as all the proceeds will go to our Junior Colleagues Fund. The
ongratulations to Amarjeet Radia, the overall winner of the Ladies November Medal who scored a fantastic net 68 on the Faldo course, also earning a two shot victory in Silver A Division over Cathy Lajotte, who carded a net 70. Best gross prize on the day went to Glory Xavier carding an impressive gross 77 on a tough set up with some tricky pin placements.
SILVER A DIVISION: handicaps 0 – 14
Winner: Amarjeet Radia
68 net
Runner-up: Cathy Lajotte 70 net
Best Gross : Glory Xavier 77
SILVER B DIVISION: handicaps 15 –23)
Runner-up: Jocelyn Tracey 74 net
Winner: Shiba Khan 69 net
BRONZE DIVISION: handicaps 24 –36)
Winner: Rajni Sud 75 net
The Omega Dubai Ladies Classic is now being played. This is a great occasion to follow and watch some of the best female players on the European Tour as well as to exhibit our Club and our favourite sport to family and friends!
Wishing you happy golfing and a peaceful time in December with family and friends!
Najla Bartette
Lady Captain 2017-2018
In Silver B Division, Shiba Khan held off some tough competition to eventually claim victory with a net 69, beating Josie Tracey who carded a net 74. Winner of Bronze Division was Rajni Sud collecting the top prize with net 75.
Congratulations to all prize winners on the day and to all ladies who continue to take part in the Monthly Medal series.
BLIND PARTNERS & PAST CAPTAINS’ TROPHY
Monday 13th November
Winners: Antonia Ludvigson
Glory Xavier 68 points
Runners up: Christiane Sprunck
Viv Caley 68 points
Third: June McDonald
Rajni Sud 66 points
Past Lady Captains’ Trophy
Winner: Elise Hanson 37 points
HERITAGE TROPHY
Monday 20th & Monday 27th November
Winner: Sue Hopwood 34 & 41: 75 points
Runner-up: Josie Tracey 37 & 38: 75 points
Third: Jenny Ayres 39 & 32: 71 points
Best Round 1 Glory Xavier 40 points
Best Round 2 Shiba Khan 40 points
The Majlis and Faldo courses at Emirates Golf Club played host to the annual Ladies Heritage Trophy, which was played over the dates of November 20th & 27th. With more than 50 players taking part across the two weeks, it shaped up to be a very close competition.
After round one on the Faldo course, it was Glory Xavier in the driving seat with 40 points on the day, but with six players within three points of her lead, the second round was sure to be very interesting.
Round two followed with some very good scoring on the day.. With three overall prizes up for grabs, it was Jenny Ayres who finished in third position with a combined 71 points over the two days. In the battle for the top prize, it came down to a better final round score, with Josie Tracey taking second place with a points total of 75 after two very
LADIES INTERCLUB 2017
consistent rounds. Sue Hopwood claimed top spot with a fantastic second round of 41 points on the Majlis, the overall highest tournament score, when almost every putt she looked at dropped into the hole. Sue won with the better second round scorea very popular winner gaining a very warm applause from all lady participants!
Wednesday, 8th November 2017, 9:00 AM Shotgun - Faldo Course
Winners: Emirates Golf Club 229
Runners-up: Abu Dhabi City Golf Club 219
Third: Juneirah Golf Estates 207
INDIVIDUAL
Winner: Juyeon Ahn (ADCGC) 39
Runner-up: Elise Hanson (EGC) 35
Third: Sheila McIlroy (JGE) 34
Glory herself won the Best Day 1 prize, after her 40 points scored on the Faldo course, while Shiba Khan scored a fantastic 40 points to win the Best Day 2 prize.
Well done to everyone who took part in such a fantastic tournament, and congratulations to all prize winners!
NEAREST THE PIN
Hole # 8: Division A: Lora Al Marzooqi (YAS)
Hole# 12: Division B: Corinne Martin (YAS)
LONGEST DRIVE
Hole # 16: Division A: Sheila McIlroy (JGE)
Hole# 5: Division B: Juyeon Ahn (ADCGC)
LEGACY PRIME MEMBERS’ PRO-AM
Saturday 25th November
Winners: Kylie Henry, Martha Wong, -19
Naima Maya & Lynne Dickinson
Runners-up: Mark Bruce, Gema Blanco, -14
Monica Palao & Ingrid Lind
Third: Simon Payne, Raj Janardhan, -14
Chandru Mangnani & Suresh Shewakramani
Nearest the pin: amateurs
Hole # 4: Samer El Khalil
Nearest the pin: professionals
Hole # 15: Andrew Burmester
Longest drive: amateurs
Hole # 3: Chloe Ryan
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2017
Sunday 3rd December Day 1 Official Practice Day 07.00-15.00
Monday 4th December Day 2 Official Practice Day 07.00-15.00
Tuesday 5th December Day 3 Pro-Am 07.30 & 12.45 shotgun starts
Wednesday 6th December Day 4
Thursday 7th December Day 5
Friday 8th December Day 6
Round One
Round Two
Round Three Star Clinic Majlis Driving Range 17.30
Saturday 9th December Day 7 Final Round Prize Presentation
Emirates Golf Academy Junior Elite Physical Training Programme
PGA Professional Richard Dunsby Focusing on Long Term Athletic Development
At the Emirates Golf Academy the Junior Development Programme is of high importance so therefore, we have introduced the Junior Elite Physical Training Programme.
Through Richard’s learning and development of becoming a PGA Golf Professional and Fitness enthusiast the long-term athletic development approach focuses on having kids perform age-
appropriate skill acquisition exercises and drills to maximise their athletic potential. It progressively gets more complicated and more specialised as the athlete develops and reaches the next level of development.
The five basic S’s of training and performance are stamina (cardio-vascular endurance), strength, speed, skill and suppleness (flexibility). Scientific research has suggested that it takes approximately
ten years or 10,000 hours of training for an athlete to reach an international elite level of competitiveness within his/ her sport. The Path To Excellence supports this factor. Here we have our Junior Elites using Emirates Golf Club’s Fit Lab to develop their body function and movement for the sport they are trying to perform in at the highest level.
BOYS’ CHAMPION: Arjun Gupta (EGC)
RUNNER-UP: Niklas Korjonen (TEC)
(JGE)
Congratulations to Arjun Gupta (Emirates Golf Club) who scored a fantastic gross 70 on the Faldo Course to claim this year’s Emirates Junior Open. Arjun was on top form during the tournament reaching 5 under par through 10 holes before eventually shooting a 2 under par 70 to beat Niklas Korjonen (The Els Club) who shot a level par gross 72, with Vijay Haridas (Jumeirah Golf Estates) one shot further back on 73 gross. Our 2017 Girls’ Champion was Hyeonji Kang (Emirates Golf Club) shooting a 2 over par 74 to win by an impressive three shots.
In the Boys’ A Division, it was Liam Mullen (Jumeriah Golf Estates) who emerged victorious, shooting a net 3 under, 69 on a tough Faldo Course. The Boys’ B division saw Mousa Shannah (Emirates Golf Federation) run away from the field with an unbeatable 9 under, 63 net.
In the Girls’ Division, handicaps 0 - 36, winning with a net 68 was Snigdha Goswami (The Els Club), followed by Hannah Alan (Emirates Golf Club) who finished with a net 73.
Congratulations to all participants and winners who made the journey to Emirates Golf Club with a fantastic record of 68 players taking part. We would also like to thank ProSports and especially Titleist for their continued support of the Emirates Junior Open.
GIRLS’ CHAMPION:
DIVISION A BOYS: Handicaps 0 - 14
DIVISION B BOYS: Handicaps 15 - 28
GIRLS’ DIVISION: Handicaps 0 - 36
Goswami (TEC)
gross
SPOTLIGHT ON Kang
My name is Hyeonji Kang and I am 15 years old, I’m from South Korea and I came here to Dubai in January 2010.
As per my Dad’s suggestion, I took up golf when I was 10 years old because my parents really love playing golf.
Currently I am taking lessons once a week with Dong Lee at Emirates Golf Club who always gives me confidence. I practise for about three to four hours a day and I play a few times a week.
My future goal is to become a Professional golfer like Sung-Hyun Park. I am looking forward to seeing how I will change and improve to become a golfer at that level.
Aside from playing golf, I spend time drawing or listening to K-POP music which is my only way to relieve stress as I wish I could enjoy playing golf and studying without any stress.
The thing is not to go too fast but to reach the destination I want to achieve.
Please watch me grow up.
Junior
Tournament Schedule Par 3 Series
Thursday 7th December 2017
Friday 26th January 2018
Thursday 15th February 2018
Friday 16th March 2018
Golf Par 3 Series Event 3
Golf Par 3 Series Event
Golf Par 3 Series Event 5
Golf Par 3 Series Event 6
Thursday 5th April 2018 Dubai Golf Par 3 Series Event 7
Friday 20th April 2018 Dubai Golf Par 3 Series
Golf Club
Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Golf Club
Creek Golf & Yacht Club Event 8 & Grand Final
Dubai Golf Junior 9 Hole Medal Series (Black, Silver & Red Levels)
December 14th 2017 Four
January 25th 2018 Five
January 18th 2018 Six
February 8th 2018 Seven
February 22nd 2018 Eight
March 1st 2018 Nine
March 22nd 2018 Ten
April 5th 2018 Eleven
April 12th 2018 Twelve
May 10th 2018 Thirteen &
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Golf & Yacht Club
Golf Club, Faldo
Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Golf Club, Faldo
Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Golf Club, Faldo
Golf & Yacht Club
Golf & Yacht Club Grand Final
Dear Members,
Pro’s Tip of the Month by Senior Golf Professional Alastair Brown
It’s been an exciting month at the Academy which is now fully under the Peter Cowen umbrella. This means we will have much more hands on input from Peter in our tuition packages and lesson structure, meaning a higher standard of Tour knowledge and coaching for you to help improve your own game.
Here are some basic positions for your reference.
The Set-Up
Balanced posture with feet, knees, hips and shoulders all parallel to club-face. The arms are hanging under the shoulder line.
Shoulders have rotated back down and are pushing the arms and shaft into strong delivery position. This pressure can be held through impact and all the way to the finish of the swing.
Finish Position
For more information on the article please contact Senior Teaching Professional Alastair Brown at the Peter Cowen Academy.
Top of the Backswing
Shoulders have fully loaded in the coil, left arm has remained strong and straight with wrists cocked and club under control.
Before Impact
Right shoulder has rotated to the target, arms are to the left of the body and club shaft across the back of the head. The body feels balanced and coiled in the finish.
Over the first few months of the season there has been plenty of feedback suggesting that golf course etiquette has not been up to the standard expected here at Emirates Golf Club. This is a topic which is heavily discussed worldwide, and not just here at our Club, as well as topics such as pace of play, raking bunkers, repairing pitch marks and player safety to name a few.
This month we will focus on raking bunkers. Many will be quick to blame visiting golfers but there are also times when this feedback has arisen on weekends on the Majlis course which is played by members and members’ guests.
BY RHYS
Rake it, by Rhys!!!
In the golfing world, not raking bunkers is considered a rude act, disrespectful to fellow members and a behaviour that we wish to remove from our fantastic Club. The saying goes that “golfers should leave the golf course in the condition that they wish to find it.” No golfer has ever hit a ball towards a sand trap and hoped it was in a footprint. Every golfer expects to find the ball lying nicely, with the exception of a plugged ball or other causes that we can associate with any hazard, such as loose impediments affecting the lie of the ball.
Our Club Captain, Ivan Fornazaric often speaks about golf course etiquette so please support him and Emirates Golf Club in our attempt to improve the current situation.
In order to assist you with this, we aim to provide a sufficient number of rakes to make the task as effortless as possible, particularly given the size of some our bunkers.
Moving on to the tools for the job - the rake. Much has been discussed about the positions of bunker rakes. Here is the opinion of the R&A on whether rakes should be positioned inside or outside bunkers.
There is not a perfect answer for the position of rakes, but on balance it is felt there is less likelihood of an advantage or disadvantage to the player if rakes are placed outside bunkers.
It may be argued that there is more likelihood of a ball being deflected into or kept out of a bunker if the rake is placed outside the bunker. It could also be argued that if the rake is in the bunker it is most unlikely that the ball will be deflected out of the bunker.
However, in practice, players who leave rakes in bunkers frequently leave them at the side which tends to stop a ball rolling into the flat part of the bunker, resulting in a much more difficult shot than would otherwise have been the case. This is most prevalent at a course where the bunkers are small. When the ball comes to rest on or against a rake in the bunker and the player must proceed under Rule 24-1, it may not be possible to replace the ball on the same spot or find a spot in the bunker which is not nearer the hole.
If rakes are left in the middle of the bunker the only way to position them is to throw them into the bunker and this
causes damage to the surface. Also, if a rake is in the middle of a large bunker it is either not used or the player is obliged to rake a large area of the bunker resulting in unnecessary delay.
Therefore, after considering all these aspects, it is recommended that rakes should be left outside bunkers in areas where they are least likely to affect the movement of the ball.
In summary to all of the above there are two key points:
1. Rakes to be positioned outside bunkers in areas where they are accessible and least likely to affect movement of the ball. They should be facing in the direction of play is key as the narrower target of the pole is less likely to cause interference.
2. Please use them to “leave the golf course in the condition that you wish to find it”
From myself, the Marshals and all of the Golf Management team we thank you in advance for your co-operation.
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
Overview
TSPOTLIGHT ON DLF GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, GURGAON, INDIA
he DLF Golf and Country Club, located in DLF5 in Gurgaon, was opened in 1999 with the first Arnold Palmer Signature course in the country. The club featured many other firsts – the first course to offer night golf and the first professional Golf Academy in the country were some of them. The club
GARY PLAYER COURSE
The Gary Player Course is an 18hole, Par-72 course measuring 7654 yards from the gold tees. This signature design was fully opened in October 2015 and is the second course at the DLF Golf & Country Club. The course has two large lakes, big land forms, large undulating
ARNOLD PALMER COURSE
offered something for the entire family –tennis, squash, swimming, aerobics and a gymnasium.
DLF Golf & Country Club is a 27-hole championship golf course located only 15 minutes from the international airport with 18 holes designed by Gary Player,
greens and unique style bunkering amongst its various features. The front nine offers a par-3 with an island green while the closing holes are built around a quarry and a large lake with massive rock formations. Strategy is the key to successfully negotiating the course, which can play very differently depending on the tees you play from. Golfers can choose to play from six different tees –Gold, Black, Blue, White, Red and Yellow.
The Arnold Palmer course at the DLF Golf & Country Club was opened in 1999, and is the first AP signature course in the country. The 9-hole parkland style design, is floodlit and is the first to offer night golf. The par-36 course features gently sloping fairways and deceptively contoured greens. The true Palmer style design is a challenge to play on for golfers of all levels. Golfers may play from Black, Blue, White, Red and Yellow tees.
and 9 holes by Arnold Palmer. The course is India’s premier facility and has hosted several international tournaments including the Johnnie Walker Classic, Indian Open, DLF Masters, DLF Women’s Indian Open and Avantha Masters.
The DLF Golf Academy is the first professional golf school in the country. The Academy was opened in 1999 and over the last decade and a half has been instrumental in providing golf instruction to most of the DLF Golf Club members, juniors, corporates and to many top amateurs and professionals in the country. A panel of highly trained instructors teach golf in a structured manner, yet cater to needs of every individual golfer. The instructors recognise that students learn golf for a variety of reasons and the pace of learning is unique to each student. Programs are designed to suit all levels of golfers. The Academy has a panel of six highly qualified golf instructors. All instructors are certified by the National Golf Academy of India, and come with more than 15 years of teaching experience. The team specialises in junior programmes, and in the use of golf teaching technology for all levels of golfers
RECIPROCAL CLUBS
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
Full golf members at Emirates Golf Club have the privilege of the member’s
Topgolf Global Expansion Continuing with Dubai Location
Topgolf partnering with Dubai Golf to build venue at Emirates Golf Club
Following its Australia, Canada and Mexico expansion announcements, Dallas-based Topgolf® today revealed its new partnership with Dubai Golf to open a venue at Emirates Golf Club. The partnership signifies Topgolf’s first location in the Middle East.
“Topgolf is an experience that can be universally enjoyed, and our global expansion is just getting started,” said Topgolf Entertainment Group CoChairman and CEO Erik Anderson. “No matter one’s country of origin, gender or background, there is never a shortage of demand for a fun social activity complemented by great food, drinks and music. Topgolf is a place for everyone.”
Scheduled to open in 2019, the threelevel venue will be 60,000 square feet and situated on approximately 12 acres of land.
Through the premium experience of play, food and music, Topgolf inspires people of all ages and skill levels – even nongolfers – to come together for playful competition. Guests can enjoy pointscoring golf games using microchipped balls that instantly score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots on a TV screen in their hitting bay. Topgolf venues feature
a chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs and music in climatecontrolled hitting bays for all-seasons comfort. Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, groups, golf tournaments and instruction.
Topgolf Dubai will closely resemble the Topgolf venues in the United States, with a stunning rooftop terrace offering spectacular views over the marina and city skyline. Dubai Golf will manage the venue, working closely with Topgolf to ensure the culture, fun and excellent hospitality that are authentic to Topgolf are brought to the city.
“Since opening in 1988, Emirates Golf Club has remained at the forefront of golf development within the Middle East,” said wasl Asset Management Chief Hospitality & Leisure Officer Mustafa Al Hashimi. “Throughout the past 30 years, we have continuously focused on innovation and investment in our facilities to ensure that we remain the leading golf destination in the region, and we are delighted to be bringing the Topgolf experience to the Club.”
Dubai Golf CEO Christopher May added, “We are focused on expanding the reach of golf within the region, and Topgolf will bring an exciting and unique new way
of enjoying the game to Dubai. We are looking forward to the opening of what will be a very exciting addition to Dubai Golf.”
ABOUT TOPGOLF
What started with twin brothers developing a technology to make golf scoring fun, has turned into a global brand focused on connecting people in meaningful ways. Today, Topgolf continues to blend technology and entertainment, golfers and non-golfers, children and adults – to create an experience that makes socializing a sport for everyone. No matter the occasion or who you share it with, we believe every great time starts with play, is fueled by food and beverage, moved by music and made possible through community. Every Topgolf venue features dozens of high-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired menu for year-round deliciousness and hundreds of Associates eager to help create the moments that matter. With 37 venues entertaining more than 10.5 million Guests annually, original content shows, next-gen simulator lounges, competitive tours, pop-up social experiences and the world’s largest digital golf audience, Topgolf is truly everyone’s game.
Aerial view of the course and clubhouse
30 Years of Emirates Golf Club
Captain Ed Bain and Nick Tarratt 1991
Mike Gerbich with Margaret Howlett & Rita Finlay at the Talker Cup in 1990
Seve Ballesteros’ short game video being filmed on 8th hole of the Majlis course in 1992
Spike Bar staff with Dubai Desert Classic winner, Richard Green in 1997
Dubai Delight
Eleven UAE golf and club industry professionals recently received their Club Management Diplomas. The Diploma is awarded across Europe and the Middle East by the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) as a key qualification in its Management Development Programme’s (MDP) education pathway.
The eleven successful recipients were Abdulla Al Noon of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Jonathan Craddock, Stephen Deane, Craig Haldane, Rhys James and Bryan Smyth all of Emirates Golf Club, Phillip Dobson from The Track Meydan, Martin Duff from Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club, Ed Edwards from Abu Dhabi National & Saadiyat Beach Golf Clubs, Chris Ng’ang’a from Body & Soul Health Club and Howie Roberts from Yas Links.
All eleven attended MDP Parts 1 and 2 over a two year period, and attained their Diplomas by passing the end of programme exam, successfully fulfilling the requirements of an executive case study (that takes place during the week of MDP2) and submitting and passing a work based assignment on a
problem at their club that they resolved by applying the key learnings from the MDP curriculum.
Stephen Deane, Marcus Casey, Nic Davies, Abdulla Al Noon, Chris May, Fiona Smith, Jonathan Craddock Bottom left to right: Phil Dobson, Ed Edwards, Chris Ng’ang’a . W, Craig Haldane, Bryan Smyth, Rhys James Launched in 2011 the highly regarded MDP Pathway has already been promoted and delivered in Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy and United Arab Emirates. Each course delivers top class education to club managers and club industry professionals on the ten core competencies of modern club management.
Christopher May CCM, Chief Executive of Dubai Golf who organized the programmes in conjunction with CMAE said of their success “it gives me pleasure to hand out the Diploma certificates to industry peers. I have seen them work incredibly hard during their time at MDP, and then apply that knowledge in their clubs. They are putting their knowledge and experience to great use in the UAE and are growing the quality and professionalism of the clubs here.”
Commenting on his success Craig Haldane the Golf Course Superintendent at Emirates Golf Club said “As a Course Superintendent I am ultimately responsible for the product, however our roles today have become a lot more inclusive in all aspects of running a club. I highly recommend this qualification to give a rounded perspective of the nuances of club management at all levels and the additional value in networking that this brings beyond the classroom, is invaluable”. Ed Edwards, General Manager at Abu Dhabi National and Saadiyat Beach Golf Clubs added “Having the opportunity to complete MDP1 and MDP2 in the UAE and subsequently achieving the Club Managers Association of Europe Diploma has been beneficial from a professional growth standpoint and has allowed me to expand my peer network in the region and beyond. Furthermore, the CMAE structured educational program not only enables existing club managers to enhance their management tools, but also creates an internationally recognized foundation to inspire and develop talent within our industry, which can only be of benefit to the regional clubs in the long term.”
MEMBER PROFILE TOM LUIG
What was your first job in the Middle East?
I came to Dubai early in 2004 as General Manager for German Real Estate broker Engel & Völkers to set up their office in the UAE.
What sort of work do you do now?
I am still in Real Estate, no longer as a broker, but running a family office for a wealthy European investor; I just set up an investor and boutique property portal in the UAE which is really exciting!!
My activities in the local golf community like the Senior Amateur Tour or being the distributor for the famous handmade German etrolleys, juCad, are more like a hobby, something I really love to do!
Tell us about your family.
My parents, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversarey last year, my sister, nieces and nephews are still living in my home town, a small city in Germany, close to the border of the Netherlands and to Düsseldorf! I am really looking forward to seeing them at Christmas.
What’s your favourite childhood memory?
I had a great, happy childhood with lots of freedom, fun with my friends but lots of trouble and headache for my parents, so much more then one memory only.
What is your best young adult memory? For sure my time in the army - I went as a boy and left as a man!
What was your first job after University? I joined a property development company close to my home town and I learned everything there was to learn about real estate from my boss who is now one of my best mates!
What has been your best job ever?
I’m not sure if you can call it a job, but to run the Senior Amateur Tour is for sure something I really enjoy and Ilove to see my “boys” enjoying playing in these events and having a great time!
What is your favourite Dubai pastime after golf:
Years ago, I taught a little boy to swim at my local pool; some parents saw that and a week later I had 11 little monkeys between the ages of three and six years of age twice a week for lessons! They are not on the way to the Olympics, but they survived
Which is your favourite golf destination? I went to Costa Navarino in Greece a couple of times! My happy place - great golf courses, superb resort, lovely, friendly people, a place to live...
What is your earliest golf memory: I started playing golf only eight years ago, but I got involved with lots of the boys from the European Tour from early on and they signed so much memorabilia for my friends at home! One day I had more than I needed, so, a few years ago, I decided to set up a memorabilia charity page called excellencies-of-golf.com to sell them for charity or give them for auctions at different golf events!
What is your first memory of Emirates Golf Club:
What is your best golf shot memory: I had a terrible tee shot at the 14th Majlis but I was happy that I made it to the fairway. I couldn’t see the green so it was a case of ‘hit and hope’. I took a rescue wood and what can I say…it went in for eagle!
What has been your greatest on-course golf accomplishment?
Reaching a single digit handicap some years ago was something really special for me!
What was your favourite golf trip?
I went as a fan to the 2011 US Open in Bethasda/ Maryland! Rory won his first Major and I had the privilege to be part of his private party on the Sunday night at the hotel! I was not allowed to post pictures but the USB stick is by far the most valuable I have at home. Lifetime memories and not to mention that I missed my flight next morning!
I wasn’t a golfer but I came to watch the Omega Dubai Desert Classic every year! One day I met the legendary Mike Gerbich when walking the course! We had a great chat and it was so much fun to listen to him and his golf stories that I decided to start playing this amazing game!
I will always be grateful to the late Mike Gerbich who was so kind to me when I joined as a member, like my dear friend Kamal Kosta; they introduced me to so many people in the Club! As part of the Members’ Consultative Committee I must say that we are lucky to have our Senior Management of Barney and Chris! They have brought so much with them along the way and they are very open-minded and helpful when it comes to increasing the value for the members of the Club!
What has been your best golfing experience as a non-golfer?
Definitely it was to be a caddie for my mate Joel Sjoholm which was a great, exciting experience!
What was your most exciting golf encounter?
After I lost my younger sister a few years ago, I organised a Charity Golf event at my home club! Joel Sjoholm and Dominic Foos came to entertain my guests to help to raise money for the hospice where my sister spent her last days! That’s something for which I’ll be grateful for rest of my life; I can’t thank them enough as well as other sponsors like Atlantis the Palm and Mercedes.
What do you love about Emirates Golf Club?
It’s no secret that I call it my ‘second home’! I love the entire atmosphere, meeting members and friends anytime I come, playing as many events as possible and, for a single man living at the course, it’s the easiest way to get a lunch or dinner I am a really proud member and I love to be at the Club!
S2B NOVEMBER 2017 HIGHLIGHTS
November Player of the Month – sponsored by Hawas Gaddafe Filip Ranebo
November has been a busy month on and off the golf course,most recently having the DP World Championships, Richard Aybar’s wedding and the Formula One!
A big S2B day was set up on the Friday at the DP Championships with a special F&B package which escalated into a fantastic day while watching world class golf!
In other news one of our long term members Richard Aybar got married on 24th November to the lovely Ana at the Kempinski on the Palm. An absolute success!
Thanks to Emirates Golf Club for the new location overlooking the pool and for the canapés served to last Monday’s attendees. We look forward to our new home and please be aware there will be an ‘all you can eat roast dinner buffet’ for AED 75 per person available every Monday from now on in the Spike Bar! The location, overlooking the pool, will be set up with our darts board, table football and leaderboard screens, which will ensure an enjoyable postgolf social atmosphere!
Filip has been another long term and loyal member of S2B winning his 15th Monday night! He has been residing in Dubai since 2009 after years of living in Sweden, Switzerland, United States, France and Austria.
He currently works at OSN heading up the company’s Trade Marketing activities in the MENA region. When he’s not at work, practising golf or trying to pretend that squash is his next big thing, he wakes up in the wee hours each day and takes his one year old daughter Nola on a bike ride around the Marina. Final snippet on Filip is his part-time acting and modelling career, where you will see him appearing in advertisement and tourism videos around the world. Oh he is also an amateur magician – a multi-talented individual!
1st: Filip Ranebo 52 points
2nd: Rob Duczenko 51 points
3rd: Kristi Sealey 50 points
The Golfer of the Month award is calculated by the best three scores combined by each player on Mondays. Filip had a great November starting off with a win by four shots shooting 22 points. Filip claims the fourth Golfer of the Month award sponsored by Hawas Gaddafe, joining Ahmad Fakhreddine, Jorg Muller and Darren Hooker.
Rob Duczenko (Mr Consistent) was, this month, runner-up for the second time so watch out for him again this December!
Conares Match Play
On November 25th, S2B team 2 had their second game of the Conares Matchplay when Ahmad, David, Joerg and Hawas all sealed victory for S2B Team 2. In S2B team 1’s first fixture, Kristi and OB Sealey remain undefeated and they also won the best betterball stableford of the day with 41 points – what a couple!! Dave Minchin and Russell Yeomans were defeated in the other game so both teams are well placed in their respective leagues. The next fixture will be on December 16th.
November 6th:
November Monday Night Winners
Lee Vincent
points
November 13th: Filip Ranebo 22 points
November 20th: George Robinson
November 27th: Mike Lennon & Kristi Sealey
points
points
• December 14th: Christmas Party at the Fairmont Hotel, The Palm.
• December 18th: S2B vs Emirates Golf Club
• February 1st: Meydan Race Night
• Weekend in RAK: Weekend of February 16/17th 2018
• March 1st: Meydan Race Night
• Weekend in Al Ain: last weekend in March 23/24th 2018
Thanks to our sponsors
Welcome our new sponsor
Last week saw our new longest drive prize being sponsored by Touch Gold Racing which is run by S2B regular and Emirates Golf Club member Mike Kaye. As well as this sponsorship, Mike is also organising our special Meydan Racing events on February 1st and March 1st 2018 – not to be missed.
2018 Sponsorship Available
We are looking to finalise our 2018 sponsorships for S2B as the Monday evening events go from strength to strength. With over 300 members and over 40 attendees every week, it is becoming a valuable networking group. We will be increasing the sponsor exposure in the coming year so if you would like to maximise this opportunity please contact Russell or James Yeomans.
Call to Action for Emirates Golf Club Members
Should you be an existing or a new member at Emirates Golf Club, and you fancy joining us on a Monday night for some competitive roll-up golf followed by socialising in the Spike Bar afterwards, please contact James for more information! Email: jyeomans@yeomansexecutive.com Phone No.: 0504816277
We look forward to welcoming more Emirates Golf Club members to our society.
Greenkeeper’s Cuttings
The overseeding went very well this year and I would like to thank all our members and guests for their patience during the process. Managing the irrigation during the grow-in is always essential as, without the right amount of water during this crucial time, we simply can’t get the results we desire. You will have noticed that as the Ryegrass germinated, we didn’t mow any of the fairways, tees and approaches for some time. I was doing my morning rounds when an individual simply shouted to me across the 16th fairway that “the grass is too long, cut it”. Well, if you cut it too soon it’s gone for the entire season meaning your golfing experience is
hindered for the rest of the year. Needless to say it was due its first cut within two days, only 12 days since applying the seed. By mowing too soon the juvenile plant gets ripped out and we put the entire process at risk.
It’s a game of patience growing in a golf course for a full season. Everything is calculated, including the nutrition, mowing regimes, irrigation cycles and applications of any required products to ensure a healthy stand of grass for all to enjoy. “Do you do this just for the tournaments?” is another stock question I get asked to which I continue to reply, “This is for the membership and guests of Emirates Golf Club! The respective Tours benefit from us, not the other way around”.
December is a busy month! A lot of tournaments mean a lot of traffic. Please continue to assist our teams with filling in
your divots on fairways (in particular on the Majlis as this has a mixture of seed to help recovery quickly), repairing of pitch marks and raking of bunkers. Repairing pitch marks is essential housekeeping and when done correctly will heal inside of 24 hours. An unrepaired pitch mark bruises the plant, gets scalped by the mowers and takes weeks to repair looking unsightly and disturbing ball roll. We appreciate the membership who have inherited their golf holes for the season and look forward to seeing you all take pride in your given areas this year!
As always, if you have any questions just ask. I enjoy sharing information and getting feedback both positive and negative. We can only improve by communicating with each other, something I truly enjoy doing.
Craig Haldane Director - Golf Course Maintenance
F&B UPDATE MILES ENTWISTLE
It’s the Festive Season
Incredibly, it is already December and we have lots going on in the Club over the coming month to help you celebrate during this special time of year!
We will kick-start the festivities on Monday December 11th with our annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the clubhouse lobby. There will be complimentary mulled wine, mince pies and roasted chestnuts from 7pm followed by a seasonal buffet in the Spike Bar for Club Night, which will include a festive quiz.
The Spike Bar will offer a three or five course Christmas set menu from December 10th to 30th for groups of 12 and above, a Festive Family Friday Brunch on December 15th & 22nd, Christmas Day Brunch and a Boxing Day Buffet.
For New Year’s Eve we will do something a little different than in previous years. With the ongoing renovations on the Clubhouse terrace and the change in layout of the new Spike Bar, our New Year’s party will be hosted under the stars on the lawns. The gala dinner will feature lots of live entertainment on our huge stage with performances from the band, Groove Station, as well as both Michael Jackson and Michael Bublé tribute acts, not forgetting the fireworks at midnight. We are really looking forward to what will be a fantastic way to welcome 2018.
Finally, now that the new Spike Bar is open, we will start a few different evenings throughout the week:
• Sparkling Friday – two glasses of either Brut or Rosé sparkling for AED 45
• Go Large Whisky Thursdays – order any single and receive a double
• Classic Saturday – some great deals on a selection of classic cocktails.
Have a great December!
Miles Entwistle
Asst. F&B Manager
TURKEY TAKEAWAY
1st to 30th December
If you don’t fancy doing the cooking over the festive season, we would be delighted to assist you with your Christmas lunch or dinner at home. Contact our food and beverage team to place your order* and we will do all the hard work for you!
Turkeys from AED 250 for four people and accompaniments from AED 80 for four people. *Orders must be placed a minimum of two days in advance of collection
T +971 4 417 999
E emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com @emiratesgc
SPIKE BAR NOW OPEN
We are delighted to announce that Spike Sports Bar and Terrace is now fully open.
The new Spike Bar, located on the upper floor of the clubhouse, provides a relaxed and friendly ambiance where members and guests can enjoy a host of international favourites and all of the live sporting action from around the globe from the terrace or inside the brand new restaurant. There are 16 screens around Spike Bar plus an extra large, three metre screen outside, showing everything from golf to tennis, English Premier League to American Football. A members’ lounge and terrace will provide privacy and a dedicated space to enjoy.
To add some spice to the new menu, Emirates Golf Club has teamed up with famous UK based Chef Hari Ghotra who has designed a series of extra special dishes to bring her unique Indian blend to the Middle East. Chef Hari Ghotra said “It has been a lot of fun and hard work creating a selection of dishes that truly represent the best of Indian cuisine. Through my experiences working at Tamarind, one of the first Michelin-star Indian restaurants, we’ve brought some of the most popular dishes to the new menu. I really hope it excites and delights the taste buds.”
The extended menu also includes many traditional favourites including pizzas, healthy salads, chicken wings, ribs, burgers, sliders, pastas, fish and chips, steak, lobster and plenty more delicious dishes.
Spike Bar Dress Code
For gentlemen, a shirt with collar is preferred. Members’ Lounge – only members and their accompanying guests may use the this area. All gentlemen using the Members’ Lounge must wear a shirt with a collar; collarless T-shirts are not permitted.
Operational Hours of New Outlets
Spike BaR
• Weekdays: 10.00am until 1.00am (last food order)
• Lunch service starts from 11.00am
• Weekends and Public Holidays: 9.00am until 1.30am
Jones the Grocer
• Weekdays: 6.00am – 10.00pm (last food order)
• Weekends: 6.00am - 11.00pm
Just a reminder that the usual members’ discount will apply in both Spike Bar and Jones the Grocer.
HARI GHOTRA’S CHRISTMAS RECIPES -
with an Indian twist!
Turkey Kebabs
• 500g turkey mince
• 1 medium onion, minced
• ¼ green pepper, finely diced
• ¼ red pepper, finely diced
• handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, ground
• 1 tbsp corn flour
• 1 tsp pink salt (or chaat masala)
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
1. Blitz the onion in a blender until fine (not paste) or dice very finely.
2. Mix together the turkey, onion, peppers, coriander, all the spices and corn flour. Combine it together with your hands if it feels too wet add a little more cornflour.
3. Refrigerate it for and hour or so, meanwhile soak your wooden skewers.
4. Form the mixture into flat oval shapes in your hands about 1-2cm thick. Hold the meat flat on your hand and thread the skewer into the meat and place on a plate. This should make 8-10 skewers. (You can refrigerate the mixture again if it becomes too loose and hard to work with).
5. Refrigerate the kebabs until you are ready to cook them.
6. Heat a large frying pan with a little oil and gently pick up the meat (not the skewer) of a kebab. Place it in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden.
Turkey Biryani
SAFFRON MILK
• 1 tsp saffron
• 5 tbsp milk
RICE
• Basmati rice 400g
• 500ml water
MAKING THE BIRYANI
• Cooked rice
• vMeat sauce
• Caramelised onions
• 1 bunch of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp ghee
• Saffron milk
SAFFRON MILK
MASALA
• 400g left over turkey, chopped into chunks or breast pieces
• 4 tbsp ghee
• 3 medium onions, sliced into rings
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves of garlic, sliced
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 whole chillies, stabbed with a fork (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 stick cassia bark (approx. 7cm)
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 cardamoms
• 5 cloves
• 2 tomatoes, finely sliced
1. Add saffron to the milk and leave it to steep and draw the colour out.
RICE
1. Wash the rice until it runs clear then place in a pan and add water, bring to the boil and leave until water is absorbed. The rice should be parcooked and remain slightly underdone.
2. After a few minutes gently fork through the rice working your way to the bottom and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
MASALA
1. Heat the ghee and add the sliced onion rings and cook over a medium heat and until caramelised and a lovely dark golden brown (approx. 20 mins).
2. Remove half the cooked onions and set to one side. Add the ginger, garlic, bay leaves, chillies, cassia bark, black peppercorns, coriander, cumin, cardamoms, salt and turmeric to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until fragrant.
3. Cut the tomatoes into small dices and add to the pan, stir on a gentle heat and cook until they break down to make a thick masala sauce.
4. Add the turkey to the pan and heat through for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set to one side.
MAKING THE BIRYANI
To make the biryani for the family you can layer it into a casserole dish as per the method below or you can use a ring to make individual portions. Place some greased rings on a baking sheet on some grease proof paper. Put a layer of rice in at the bottom of the ring with a sprinkle of ghee and saffron milk and coriander. Add the turkey masala and finish with a second layer of rice. Add a drizzle of ghee and top with caramelised onions and some coriander. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes at 180°C then serve.
1. Bring the biryani together in a greased casserole dish preferably with a lid.
2. Have your rice, meat sauce, saffron milk, ghee, caramelised onions and chopped coriander to hand.
3. Place one-third of the rice at the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with some of the saffron milk, coriander, 1 tsp ghee and a few onions. Then spoon half the turkey sauce mixture on top of the rice.
4. Place another third of the rice on top and sprinkle with the saffron milk, coriander, 1 tsp ghee and a few onions and the remaining turkey mixture.
5. Finally, top off with all the remaining rice and sprinkle the rest of the saffron milk on top, dot with ghee, all the coriander and caramelised onions.
6. Place the lid on the casserole dish and place in the oven at 180oC and cook for 30-40 minutes until piping hot and fragrant.
Roseleaf recipe of the month
Christmas in Australia and New Zealand is a very different experience than for ‘northerners’. While we will always love the turkey dinners, steam puddings and chestnuts roasting on an open fire, down-under we’re always mixing the traditions up with seafood, salads, stinking hot days, beaches batches and barbecues! Here is a favourite Roseleaf Christmas salad that will help your family have a fun, festive day in the sun right here in Dubai!
Best of the season’s greetings to you all!
Superfood Salad
INGREDIENTS
Asparagus, sliced roasted 1 bunch
Beans, blanched 1 bunch
Broccoli, florets blanched ½ floret
Portobello mushroom, sliced 2 large
Red chili, sliced and sautéed 1
Red cabbage, thinly sliced 2 cups
Spring onion, thinly sliced 3 stems
Coriander leaves 1 good handful
Mint leaves 1 good handful
Black & white sesame seeds 1 tsp
METHOD
1. Remove woody ends from asparagus and slice in half, toss with olive oil salt and pepper
2. Blanch broccoli and beans in salted boiling water, refresh under cold iced water
3. Slice Portobello mushrooms 1cm thick and sauté in olive oil until golden
4. Assembly all ingredients
5. Place salad ingredients into salad bowl – keep dressing for portioning only
6. Sprinkle white sesame seeds
MISO TAHINI DRESSING
Ingredients
Tahini
Sweet white miso
Lemon juice
Sesame oil
Ginger, finely chopped
100ml
60 ml
40ml
20ml
2 TBS
Water for thinning as required
METHOD
1. Combine all ingredients together except tahini, mixing with a whisk until fully incorporated
2. Add tahini and mix well until tahini is well combined
3. Add enough hot water to get desired runniness
Dear Members,
With the festive season only around the corner I hope you are sticking to those fitness goals you set yourself after coming back from summer vacation.
If it’s extra motivation you need, look no further than Fit Lab’s Personal Trainers. In Alan, Vincent, Michael and Eliane, we have the experts to get you the results you crave.
You may find the gym boring and perhaps you would prefer to do a sport or a class - we have it all here for you at Fit Lab with our wide range of fitness classes from Yoga, Pilates, Zumba Karate and much more. All of these classes are suitable for every fitness levels so please contact me or my team at Fit Lab for further information.
We would like to welcome our new team member Carlos Rico to the Club. Carlos is coming in as our very own Padel Tennis coach. Watch out for the free lessons that will be taking place shortly for members. If you haven’t tried Padel Tennis it is a must try; with the fourth court soon to be added because of the huge popularity, please give a go.
BEAT THE DIABETES WALK
It was great to recently attend ‘Beat the Diabetes Walk’ event. We had over 50 Dubai Golf colleagues attending and the atmosphere was immense with over 20,000 people participating. A big well done to all colleagues who attended and thank you for your support.
Thoracic Spine Mobility is a great exercise not only for golf but for general wellbeing and helping to keep your whole body mobile, plus can help prevent back injuries.
The idea behind rolling your thoracic spine is to increase thoracic extension.
Try not to roll up and down endlessly as this will not create the desired effect of your thoracic spine.
These are three variations of the exercise which you can use to help facilitate thoracic spine extension (see photos) Relax your spine over the roller to produce mobility in the vertebral joints.
Fit Lab Member of the Month. Ishu Rupani is an avid gym goer and has done amazingly well over the years in keeping his fitness up. It really is admirable to see what Ishu has achieved. He has always maintained his health and fitness and credit to him as he is a fantastic example for everyone. Well done Ishu - keep up the great work.
Healthy
Regards
Andy Meech Head of Sports & Leisure
We at Hamilton Aquatics are proud to be working at Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Yacht and Golf Club. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality swimming lessons, with our Hammy’s Little Swimmers and Hammy’s Learn to Swim programme running at both sites. Our lessons are for those as young as three months old through to adult and they focus on water confidence, core aquatic skills and excellent swim techniques.
We are also providing Aquanatal sessions for expectant mothers which focus on relaxation and gentle water exercise.
We have recently welcomed a new member of staff, Sheralyn Guttzeit, who has joined our team members at the Emirates Golf Club. She has over three years’ swimming teaching experience as a freelance teacher and a part time swimming teacher with the Australian Sport Services. During her time as a swimming teacher, Sheralyn has gained experience working with all ages, specifically working with younger swimmers from the age of three months old.
For further information regarding our swimming lessons please contact us via egc@hamiltonaquatics.ae
We look forward to seeing you at our swimming lessons very soon!
Real Racquet Academy, in cooperation with Dubai Golf, has new and exciting things to offer this festive season!
We are pleased to announce that we are closing the year with amazing addons...with RRA in Emirates Golf Club to open Court 4 and Dubai Golf Creek to welcome RRA with two courts, 2018 is definitely going to be a fantastic year for Padel Tennis here in the Emirates.
To top the new courts off, our Pro Coach, Carlos Rico has finally arrived and is ready to take on the challenge not only in building an academy but also to help us expand the Padel community between both clubs.
The pampering perfectionists at SensAsia Urban Spa have come up with a scrumptiously indulgent selection of festive gifts for 2017, with options for every loved one on the list, and free spa time for the one playing Santa!
SensAsia has continued its tradition of designing beautiful bespoke gift vouchers with fun, personalised gift tags bearing messages such as ‘Meet Me Under The Mistletoe’, ‘Santa Knows You’ve Been Knotty’, ‘You Make The World A Better Place’ and ‘I Made Santa’s Nice List Too’.
And the more generous the gifter gets, the better the spa rewards they’ll sneakily grab for themselves, as every AED 495 spent on SensAsia’s festive gift vouchers comes with a AED 100 reward card thrown in. Anyone spending AED 1,900 and above on single treatments is also automatically eligible for 20% off their total bill.
Festive gift vouchers and e-gifts can be purchased for all treatments on the extensive SensAsia Urban Spa menu, as well as the brand new seasonal selection below, incorporating the warm, traditional scents of the holiday season.
LET’S GET NOSTALGIC: 120 minutes - AED 699
Top-to-toe indulgence, laced with the joy of the season. Maple, Cinnamon & Sugar Body Buff followed by a hydrating warm syrup and spiced milk body wrap and invigorating massage.
A sleep-inducing massage using Chinese pressure point techniques. Cinnamon, vanilla and sweet orange oils work on weary muscles and lull the body into a state of dreamy slumber.
GOLF SCREENING AT UPANDRUNNING REHABILATION CENTER
Golf screening is now available through our golf specialist physiotherapists at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai.
A biomechanical screen for golf breaks down some of the key components of the swing to allow us to assess them. From the screen report, we can then target areas for improvement more objectively.
The screen assesses two main components:
1. Mobility: range of motion (in the foot and ankle, the pelvis and hips, the thoracic region and the shoulders) and flexibility (in key areas including around the hips and the posterior chain musculature).
2. Stability: This includes assessment of balance, strength, and control in the main muscles involved in the movement chain
The information obtained from the screen can be shared with your golf professional/ coach and can then be used by your physiotherapist or strength and conditioning specialist to plan a more targeted conditioning programme to improve your game.
To book an appointment please call 04 518 5400 or visit upandrunningdubai.co
As scrumptious as it sounds! A sticky, scrub-tastic maple glaze is applied where you need it most, sending you away super smooth, sparkling and smelling good enough to eat for that fabulous festive party!
A powerful 60-minute massage using the super skin-softening properties of cocoa butter, and given a sprinkle of the season with cinnamon, vanilla and sweet orange.
THE HOLLY JOLLY COCOA BUTTER HOT STONE MASSAGE: 90 minutesAED 520
A longer, more indulgent upgrade of the original Holly Jolly, using the healing power of heated stones.
THE TEASER: 40 minutes - AED 199
The perfect budget-friendly stocking filler, that still offers a great taste of SensAsia. The Teaser includes a 20-minute back, neck and shoulder massage; 10-minute head massage and 10-minute mini facial using products by Dr. Dennis Gross.
Call SensAsia Urban Spa, Emirates Golf Club on 04 417 9820 or visit www.sensasiaspas.com
TEE & SANDWEDGES FROM THE PROSHOP
FOR THE COLLECTORS: FOR HER….
2017 LIMITED RELEASE, MYGIRL
With the 16th edition of his My Girl Putter, Scotty Cameron created a customized Futura 5MB that puts the powers in flowers with a unique “muscle back” made for the ladies.
In a rose gold finish crafted especially for his highly anticipated seasonal offering, this 34inch limited mid-mallet shows its strength with a milled flower pattern designed into the curved flange of this multimaterial masterpiece.
Always accessorised to the hilt, the 2017 My Girl comes with a precious milled aluminium shaft ring anodised in a stunning copper hue, A Tour- Preferred custom Matador grip and a matching flower print head cover made especially for this years edition.
It has been limited to only 1,250 pieces and the UAE will only have two and we are lucky enough to have both at Emirates Golf Club.
SPECIFICATIONS
Loft: 3.5 degrees
Lie: 70 degrees
Weights: 2 x20gms
Length: 34”
Offset: Full Shaft
Grip: Black Leather Pittards 11” Custom Black mid-size Matador with Copper coloured print Release Details: only 1,250 pieces made worldwide
FOR HIM…
PING 50TH ANNIVERSARY PUTTER
If you are looking to buy something special, this Anser putter is the gift for this year. Yes, it’s more expensive than an ordinary production putter, but this putter is so much more than a club you putt with. The putter lover will gush over this limited release. The PING 50th Anniversary Anser putter brings the history of Karsten Solheim and his sons with it. The design set the stage for so many putters that came in the decades after its inception. It speaks to the brilliance of the initial design, and also to PING’s work to make that design better in the years that followed. The Anser is the foundational putter design for the past fifty years, and it is the “most copied” equipment design perhaps in all of golf. Just imagine if it never happened.
A fun fact on how the Ping putter got its name: the name was inspired by karstens desire to find an “answer” to the popular putter of the time. his wife, louise, suggested he call it “answer” but karsten was concerned it was too long to fit on the toe. she told him to leave out the “w” and the rest is history. specs: ping 50th anniversary anser
Material: Sand-cast manganese bronze with tungsten plugs
Head Weight:: 350gms
Grip: PING PP58 by Golf Pride
Shaft: True Temper High-step
Number Produced: 775 from each mould
Recommended Retail Price: AED 4250.00
Stock up the Christmas Stockings
Juan Kramer Retail Manager
Prosports International Mob: +97150 6685157
email: juan@prosports.ae www.prosports.ae
2UNDR, NOT UNDERWEAR AS YOU KNOW IT!!
Using the most advanced construction techniques and materials, the 2UNDR™ range provides more support than a standard brief with the best fit, comfort and style man has ever experienced. Taking inspiration from the kangaroo-pouch, 2UNDR™ features the unique and revolutionary “The Joey Pouch” to separate a man’s most valuable assets from bodily contact to reduce unwanted skin-on-skin contact, providing less chafing, more control and an altogether more luxurious feel. The innovative design also delivers improved airflow keeping you cool when involved in strenuous activity or simply going about a busy day.
Find out why so many athletes and players use 2UNDR™.Try a pair and we promise you will never use another brand again
PING BOOK, AND THE PUTTER WENT….
Whether as a coffee table mainstay or gift to a fellow golf lover, And The Putter Went… PING Book, written by Jeffrey B. Ellis (author of The Clubmaker’s Art: Antique Golf Clubs and their History), provides a glossy history of the transformative family-owned company that began in Karsten Solheim’s garage in 1959.
The 530-page tome is packed with nearly 1,000 photographs, details the conception and execution of the iconic Anser putter and Eye2 irons, and covers the “square groove” debate from the late 1980s.
“And The Putter Went…PING Book represents a four and a half year effort with contributions by several current and former Ping employees, friends of the company, golf professionals and industry leaders who shared their memories and insights into what has made Ping such a special company with millions of loyal customers all over the world,” said John A. Solheim, Ping’s chairman and CEO. “The book is a reflection of our never-ending commitment to making golf more enjoyable, and a tribute to all the golfers who have relied on Ping products to play their best.”
We have both copies for sale, the Hardcover copy for AED 400 and also the limited edition leather bound version with gilded edges forAED 1,220 is also on offer.
All of Bushnell Golf’s industry-leading laser rangefinder innovations are packed into the Pro X2. Tour-trusted Slope-Switch Technology engages Bushnell Golf’s patented Slope Technology to give the golfer compensated distance based the hole’s incline/decline - and turns off for a USGA-conforming device when needed.
There’s PinSeeker with JOLT Technology to eliminate any doubt that you have locked onto the flag. All of it is wrapped in fully-waterproof metal housing to give the golfer the ultimate golf laser rangefinder.
KEY FEATURES
Slope-Switch Technology
Rubber Armored Metal Housing
IPX7 Fully Waterproof
PinSeeker with JOLT Technology
Accurate to a 1/2 yard
Ranges 5-1,300 Yds; 450+ Yds to a Flag
Dual Display Technology
6X Magnification
2nd Generation E.S.P.
Fast Focus System
Stable-Grip Technology
BUSHNELL TOUR V4 SHIFT
Retail Price
AED 2,250 (excluding members’ discount)
The perfect combination of size, speed, accuracy, JOLT and Slope. Slope-Switch Technology lets the golfer easily toggle in and out of Bushnell’s patented Slope function.
PinSeeker with JOLT Technology provides the golfer with short vibrating bursts to reinforce the laser has locked onto the flag.
The Tour V4 Shift is legal for tournament play when Slope Mode is disabled.
KEY FEATURES
Slope-Switch Technology
Legal for Tournament Play
PinSeeker with JOLT Technology
Accurate to 1 Yard
Ranges 5-1,000 Yds; 400+ Yds to a Flag
5X Magnification
Fast Focus System
Stable-Grip Technology
CUSTOM FITTING WITH PHIL
Can’t make a the demo day?… get fitted with Phil. With golf club equipment and golf balls changing so often, it is very important to find the right set that suits your game. Test your clubs with our Senior Custom Fitting Specialist (Phil) to see if your clubs are set up correctly. Using the latest Trackman technology test the newest equipment from the leading brands including Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade and Titleist.
For anyone who doesn’t know Phil yet, he recently joined us here at Emirates Golf Club. He understands the needs of golfers and the difference the right club can make. During training PGA Pros are taught, not only the fitting process and its benefits, but also about club building, giving them a vast understanding of the different components that make the finished products and how each one of these can affect a golfer’s swing and ball flight.
To book a custom fit call: +971 4417 9866 or call into the Pro Shop today. Make sure your clubs are keeping your game up to scratch!
Juan Kramer
Retail Manager
Prosports International
19th Hole Snippets
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Members Joseph Andrade, Tej Chhabra, Vipen Sethi and Joe Rogan enjoying the hospitality at the recent Turkish Airlines Open.
Lloyd Griggs
hole 8
Tarek El Sakka Majlis hole
Member Phylis Schutte proudly celebrated the birth of her first grandson, James, last month. Congratulations
Ewan and Lisa McDonald, son and daughter-in-law of members Ian and June McDonald, became proud parents when their son, Brodie Ross was born in August.
Starter/Marshal Bien was fortunate to caddy for Rory McIlroy last month on the Majlis course. A few days later he was introduced to Ed Sheeran who played the Faldo course.
Past and present Captains who were invited to the soft opening of the members’ lounge and Spike Bar last month
TOLERANCE DAY CELEBRATED AT THE GURUDWARA (PAST CAPTAIN, SURENDER KANDHARI’S TEMPLE)
Under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance UAE, the Guru Nanak Darbar Dubai and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Abu Dhabi celebrated Tolerance Day distributing 4500 food packs to blue collar workers at the Gurudwara Temple in Jebel Ali Village. This joint service initiative was part of the Festival of Tolerance.
Rice, flour, sugar and dal were donated by the Gurudwara Temple while the backpacks were provided by LDS Charities from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The leadership and volunteers from both organisations worked hand in hand from packing food items to distributing the backpacks.
The distribution started on Friday, November 17th and was concluded on Saturday, November 18th through a short programme with the presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan
Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance UAE, H.E. Mr. Vipul Consul General, Consulate General of India in Dubai, Mr. Surender Singh Kandhari, Chairman Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara, Mrs. Bubbles Kandhari Vice Chairperson Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara and Mr. Jeffrey H. Singer, Abu Dhabi Stake President, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Thousands of people lined up to receive the food packs and were thankful to the generosity of the organisers. The event was well coordinated with various companies to allow their workers to participate in the event. The occasion marks another example of successful partnership between the UAE government and different faith groups towards humanitarian service initiatives.
Colleagues celebrating UAE National Day
Festive FamilyBrunchFriday
Friday 15th and 22nd December 12 noon to 3pm
AED 160 for food only
AED 350* for food and selected beverages AED 75 for children aged 5 to 12 years
Festive Celebrations
Christmas Day Brunch with Kids Entertainment
Monday 25th December 12 noon until 3pm
AED 195 for food only AED 395 for food and selected beverages including sparkling AED 95 for children aged 5 to 12
Boxing Day Buffet
Tuesday 26th December 12 noon to 3.30pm
AED 145 for food only
AED 310 for food and selected beverages including sparkling
Festive Dining at Spike
10th December to 30th December
Enjoy a festive three course or five course menu created by our talented chef to make your festive evenings extra specials
Festive Quiz Night
Every Monday from 20th November to 18th December, from 8pm
AED 135 for food only AED 295 for food and selected beverages
Christmas Eve After Golf
Sunday 24th December
AED 395 for food and a round of 18 holes on the Faldo course
AED 560 for food, golf and a bottle of sparkling Tee times available from 4pm
