Club Life magazine by Jacqui Barry

Club Life

January 2020 | Issue 94

Editor: Jacqui Barry jaxdubai@gmail.com

Happy New Year to all members; wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous year ahead.

Christmas seems a long time ago now but what a great month of festivities we had at the Club…the tree lighting ceremony along with festive food, mulled wine and the wonderful Christmas carols was excellent and well-attended. The festive attire at the ladies’ Christmas scramble was simply amazing and a huge effort went into the team outfits which made for a fantastic, fun-filled morning which was followed by lunch. The Mixed Christmas scramble was a bit more low key in terms of outfits but an enjoyable event nonetheless. New Year’s Eve was the usual high standard of food and

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

• Rake bunkers:: too many players, (including members), just walk into a bunker, play a shot and just walk out again, without even thinking of raking the bunker behind them • Repair pitch marks - keep our greens in the great condition they are in • If you inadvertently scuff a green, then please take the time to pat down the scuff mark with your putter, after putting out and before leaving the green

Thanks to Captains Ishu and Yana as well as Vice-Captains Boyd and Naema for all their hard work, particularly in the run up to Christmas, which is always a hectic time with so many competitions taking place. The next major event on the agenda is, of course, the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Like everything else, the event gets bigger and better each year and it is a true pleasure to see so many of the top golfers competing for the Dallah trophy on our wonderful course… and we get to see how it should be played. It has produced some dramatic finishes over the past 30 years and this year will be no exception I’m sure. Please read Club Manager Barney’s article on tickets, parking, access to the members’ chalet and clubhouse etc in this issue. Congratulations to Matthew Perry and the Golf Course Management team who have been working very hard and very long hours to prepare the course for this event. It really is looking stunning and it is such a pleasure to play the course in this condition (despite the difficulty of the rough!} Welcome to all players to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic hope you have an enjoyable and successful tournament. To all our members, enjoy the four days of this event..it goes by far too quickly. Welcome back to all past members who will be visiting for this period - it’s certain to be an excellent week so have a great time everyone.

Jacqui

• Fill in your divots, especially on the fairways. Make sure you have sand on your trolley on the course. • Avoid slow play. Keep up with the group in front of you at all times • Be polite and civil to the marshals. Listen to what they have to say and act accordingly. They are there to help everyone and they are just doing their job

EMIRATES GOLF CLUB SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Barney Coleman

Club Manager bcoleman@dubaigolf.com

Matthew Perry

Stephen Deane

Golf Course Superintendent mperry@dubaigolf.com

Head Academy Professional sdeane@dubaigolf.com

Haridas Palliyalil

Chef Nicholas Cuomo

Ganesh Mangathil

Publishing Manager gmangathil@dubaigolf.com

Sandra Tinari

Head of Marketing & Communications stinari@dubaigolf.com

Christopher May

Chief Executive Officer cmay@dubaigolf.com

Steen Simon

Food & Beverage Manager ssimon@dubaigolf.com

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

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Head of Engineering hpalliyalil@dubaigolf.com

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Executive Chef ncuomo@dubaigolf.com

Cian Hurley

Golf Services Manager churley@dubaigolf.com

Pansy Gonsalvez

Head of Golf Central pgonsalvez@dubaigolf.com

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Editorial

I’m sure, like me, you all started 2020 with a few New Year’s resolutions…and just how long have they lasted, or have they not yet started? Well, there is no better place to realise your goals than at Emirates Golf Club where there is every facility and assistance you need. Would you like to improve your golf - try the Peter Cowen Academy; do you want to get fit or fitter - go to Fit Lab where we have many different classes and personal trainers to help you; would you like to take up a new sport - what about tennis, Padel tennis or try Pilates, yoga etc; want to relax more - try Project Beauty for some pampering or SensAsia Spa for much needed facials, massages etc. There is just so much on offer at the Club so one resolution could cover it all…use all the facilities we have!!

entertainment and was completely sold out a few weeks ahead of the event well done to Chef Nicholas and the F&B department who pulled out all the stops for this special evening.

Dear Member We are delighted to welcome back defending champion Bryson DeChambeau to the 2020 OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic, taking place on the Majlis course from 23rd to 26th January. Bryson will join a host of other golfing superstars including Rafa Cabrera Bello, Sergio Garcia, Haotong Li, Henrik Stenson, Danny Willett, Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, Ian Poulter, Matt Wallace, Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood. Joining these household names will be Dubaiborn Josh Hill, who rose to prominence in October when he became the youngest-ever winner of an Official World Ranking event at just 15-years old.

Members’ Tickets

Emirates Golf Club members will be entitled to complimentary tickets based on membership category. These are available from Monday 6th January at Membership Services and can be collected from 9am to 5pm. Please note that tickets will only be issued to Members whose 2020 fees have been settled. Members’ parking will be on the Faldo course; please collect your car park pass prior to Monday 20th January. Please note, you will enter the Club using the first right turn after the main entrance and you will be directed to the 10th hole of the Faldo Course.

• Pro-Am, Majlis Course - Wednesday 22nd January, 7.30am and 12.45pm shotgun starts (FREE entry for all) • OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic, Majlis Course - Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th January

Course/ Range Closures

• Majlis Course - closed from Sunday 12th January, re-opening Monday 27th January • Faldo Course - closed from Monday 20th January, re-opening Monday 27th January • Majlis Range - closed from Saturday 18th January, re-opening Monday 27th January • Par 3 Course - closed from Monday 20th January, re-opening Monday 27th January

Fit Lab

Terrace Hospitality

During the four tournament days (23rd – 26th January) hospitality packages for the Clubhouse Terrace are available through https://www.omegadubaidesertclassic.com/ buy-tickets/

All tickets are processed through Platinum List but the members’ tickets will be physical badges available at Membership Services.

PINK Saturday

Members’ Guest Tickets

• Practice Days – Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January, 7am to 3pm (FREE entry for all)

Please note the Members’ Lounge, Spike Bar (excluding the dining area) and decked terrace (overlooking the pool) will be available to all members and guests with clubhouse access.

For 2020, guests can now enjoy unrivalled views from both the stunning Clubhouse Terrace and the brand new VIP deck overlooking the 18th hole.

Access to the clubhouse for the tournament will be controlled with wrist-bands. All members and their guests will be required to report to the wrist-banding checkpoint at the main entrance to the Championship or the refreshment hut near the main putting green with their tickets to be wrist-banded. By doing this, we are better able to control access to the clubhouse and ensure that our members enjoy the atmosphere in the Club.

Dates

if you could arrange for it to be cleared by Friday 17th January; you will, however, have access to and use of the locker rooms until Sunday 19th January.

In addition, the Dubai Metro can also be an excellent alternative mode of transport during the tournament where you can conveniently travel to or from Nakheel Metro station.

Members’ Wrist-Banding

The 31st Anniversary of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic promises to be an exciting tournament and your chance to see the world’s top golfers in action at our Club!

bands which can be collected from the members’ wrist-banding station located in the refreshment station next to the main putting green, and this will be clearly signposted.

Fully paid up Emirates Golf Club members will be entitled to purchase two guest tickets per membership at a discounted rate of the retail ‘public’ price, for the tournament. The discounted price for each ticket is AED 37.50 for a day pass and AED 125 for a season pass. Entry to Practice Round days and the Pro-Am is complimentary. These will be available for direct purchase at the main reception between 9am to 5pm from 6th January.

For 2020 we are turning the tournament PINK on Saturday 25th January working with Al Jalila and Brest Friends. All players, staff and volunteers will wear pink to raise awareness for breast cancer research, and we encourage all visitors to wear pink too! There will be prizes for the best dressed in pink, and also other fun pink-themed F&B offerings, competitions and activities.

Barasti at the 15th Hole

The Championship organisers, in conjunction with Barasti, will create an amphitheatre arena surrounding the 15th green of the Majlis course. The Barasti public viewing area will provide extensive food and beverage, in addition to a large screen so that patrons can follow the action throughout the day.

Please note, due to all ticketing through Platinum List, these guest tickets can only be purchased through CREDIT CARD; the tickets cannot be signed against members’ accounts. All guest tickets should be purchased through the main reception to guarantee clubhouse access.

16th Green Chalet - Exclusive for Members and Guests

After the popularity of this area in the past few years, we have once again secured the use of the top floor of the hospitality chalet behind the 16th green, exclusively for the use of our members and their guests. We hope that you can join us there to enjoy the action as it unfolds and take part in some of our member activities. Due to the size limitations of the chalet, access is limited and numbers will be monitored on a one in, one out basis. The chalet will be open from 10am every day from Thursday 23rd January to Sunday 26th January. Access to the clubhouse and the chalet will be with two different wrist-

Bag Storage

In order to provide bag storage facilities for the tournament players, we would kindly request that members with bags in the Bag Storage remove them by Friday 17th January. Bags still in the Bag Storage on that date will be removed and stored by the Club.

Lockers

Once again, we will be requesting lockers from some members in the men’s locker room and we will be advising those people shortly. If your locker is requested, we would be grateful

The swimming pool and gym will be closed from Monday 20th January, re-opening on Monday 27th January. The squash, tennis and Padel Tennis courts and SensAsia Urban Spa will be open during the tournament week but only after 6:30pm.

Food and Beverage

We would request that members settle their food and beverage accounts on the spot rather than running ‘tabs’ ,due to the large numbers of members at the Club, to ensure that no mistakes are made with your billing. Members’ signing privileges and discounts will still apply in the clubhouse.

Due to the tournament, there will be no theme nights staged at the Club including Club Night on Monday 20th January and Cheese, Grape and Jazz night on Thursday 23rd January. Please also note that Carine restaurant will be open during the tournament week for lunch and dinner service. For Carine lunch bookings, members will need to access the grounds using your clubhouse passes. Non-members wishing to dine in Carine for lunch will need to purchase a general admission ticket. The Royal Majlis, adjacent to the 8th green, will also serve beverages throughout the four tournament days (24th–27th January), and look out for the new championship tee on the 9th hole!

Traffic Management

permitted to turn left when leaving the main gate. This is a directive from the RTA and Dubai Police to ensure that traffic congestion is kept to a minimum. The above will also affect residents exiting the villa gate past the 10th hole on the Faldo course, who will also be unable to turn left. This will be effective as follows:

Thursday 23rd January to Sunday 26th January from 5am to 7pm

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your cooperation and assistance in the hosting of the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic and wish all of you an enjoyable tournament. Warm regards, Barney Coleman Club Manager

Please be advised that during the tournament, traffic leaving Emirates Golf Club will not be

Dear Members, How time flies! It’s already 2020 so I would like to wish all members a very healthy, happy fun-filled New Year! Last month our Christmas Mixed Scramble on December 14th was very well attended and, as usual, it produced some super scores. Congratulations to all the winners! The highlight of the evening prize distribution was the results of the first three recipients of the November Colleague of the Month’ award;

Our ever-smiling barista at Jones, Bijendra Thapa walked away as the winner receiving AED 1000 cash award. Runner-up was efficient and smiling Lynn from Spike Bar who received a AED 600 cash award. Third was the ever-attentive Cristine from Carine who received a AED 400 cash award. Congratulations to all three and thank you to all members for taking the time to visit the Member Zone to nominate the winning colleagues. Hopefully even more members will join this initiative. Ishu Rupani Club Captain: 2019-2020

Captain’s Message

Club Manager’s Report

A SLICE OF LIFE

MEN’S COMPETITION RESULTS

Name: Catherine Convery

Profession: Retired Civil Engineer. Ex CEO of Arabtec Construction, partners in the construction of Burj Khalifa

Profession: Computer teacher. I taught mostly in Dubai and I decided to retire and take up golf when one of my students told me that I had taught his mother!!!

Home country: Good question. Definitely Ireland but now I live in the Algarve in Portugal

Home country: Northern Ireland

Lowest handicap ever: 6.9. Amazing but it didn’t last too long! Current handicap: 10.8 and struggling to keep it! Any major wins? A few but the standout one was winning the Race to Dubai Pro-Am with Padraig Harrington, Mike Tracey and Mike Sim (three Past Captains of Emirates Golf Club) Favourite golfing holiday destination: Difficult one! It used to be Ireland and Portugal but now it’s Dubai and Ireland as I live in Portugal. Top three favourite courses you have ever played: Portmarnock, Druids Glen, Lahinch. The Majlis of course is my all time favourite. Funniest and/or most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you, not specifically in golf: Wow! One hilarious one attended by golfing friends but not specific to golf...we were having a dinner party at home and had invited the wife of one of our “friends” as her husband was away. We were well through the dinner (and wine etc!!) when the doorbell rang. We thought “ how strange” at this time of night but answered anyway. There standing at the door was a delivery driver with many bags of food from Sind Punjab with our name and address!! “Click” we suddenly got it! The friend who was away was none other than Ian Walton and his wife Pat was at our dinner. He had phoned Sind Punjab from Sri Lanka and put in the order for us! I had no option but to pay up and then serve everyone with another dinner! The final straw was two weeks later when the infamous Ian Walton presented me with the bill for the phone call from Sri Lanka!!! A great “friend”!! Dream fourball: Mmm... so many to choose from... I’d have to say Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy but I’d need a caddy - and that would have to be Jennifer Aniston!! Most exciting moment in golf for you whether personally or watching: Europe winning the Ryder Cup; pick any year or venue - K Club, Celtic Manor, Gleneagles, Paris ... we were at them all and it was thrilling each time! Other sports you are passionate about as a fan or participant: Irish Rugby and Football (Manchester United I’m afraid to say!!)! Other sports you have been involved in and at what level: Rugby, cricket, (School Cup teams) football, squash, tennis, mostly at a social or amateur level Family members: My wife Jacqui and son Ross. Your most abiding golfing experience or memory: Being at The Masters Tournament in Augusta which was a fantastic experience that Jacqui and I have experienced three times for me it is the best tournament in the world to attend.

In association with

OMA December Medal

Name: Tom Barry

Number of years a member: 32! I was one of the original 100 Founding Members, membership No 67

Number of years a member I have been a member of the Club since 1995 but I only starting playing golf in 2009 Lowest handicap ever: 24.5 Current handicap: 27.5

The final OMA Medal of 2019 took place on the Faldo course in December. In beautiful golfing conditions, it was James Scallon who became the December and Division A winner, courtesy of his net 68. Just one shot behind was David Moody, while Imran Qayyum wrapped up the prizes in Division A (handicaps 0-10) with a net 72, courtesy of his better-back-nine.

In B Division (handicaps 11-20), Dileep Kumar was victorious with a great score of net 69. The runner-up was Russel Curtis with a score of net 73, and Anil Kumar finished in third place with a score of net 74. Division C (handicaps 21-28) was won by Suresh Shewakramani with his score of net 77. Completing the Medal prizes was Arjun Manghnani who fired an impressive 76 on his way to winning the best gross.

Here at the Club we also utilise a Medalford format, whereby a player unable to finish a hole may continue their round using the stableford format. Proving that one bad hole does not ruin your whole round was Mike Kay who carded 36 points and took the win with a better-back-nine.

Congratulations to all players for taking part, to all winners on the day and thank you to everyone who joined us at the prize-presentation. As always the event would not be possible without our sponsors; OMA Emirates!

A DIVISION (Handicaps 0-10) Winner: James Scallon Runner-up: David Moody Third: Imran Qayyum

68 Net 69 Net 72 Net

Best Gross: Arjun Manghnani

B DIVISION (Handicaps 11-20) Winner: Dileep Kumar Runner-up: Russell Curtis Third: Anil Kumar

69 Net 73 Net 74 Net

C DIVISION (Handicaps 21-28) Winner: Suresh Shewakramani 77 Net MEN’S STABLEFORD EVENT Winner: Michael Kaye

36 points

A DIVISION (Handicaps 0-10) Winner: Kush Sama Runner-up: Dash Dhawan Third: Bipin Bhatia

72 Net 72 Net 72 Net

Best Gross: Kooros Daneshvar

B DIVISION (Handicaps 11-20) Winner: Sekhar Reddy Runner-up: Ishu Rupani Third: Ravi Khanna

69 Net 70 Net 71 Net

C DIVISION (Handicaps 21-28) Winner: Frank Duggan

74 Net

MEN’S STABLEFORD EVENT Winner: Asim Arshad

37 points

Any major wins? I think only for the most golf!! Favourite golfing holiday destination: I love playing golf in the beautiful climate of Portugal and the courses remind me of our lovely winter months in Dubai. Top three favourite courses you have ever played: Murvagh also known as Donegal Golf Club; on a good day this links course has the most spectacular views! Laranjal Golf course, Portugal and of course, our amazing Majlis here at Emirates Golf Club. Funniest and/or most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you, not specifically in golf.: When I was learning to play golf I was playing the Majlis with my brotherin-law and nephew, on what we hoped was only going to be a three-ball, when at the last moment a fourth player was added. He was a rather sporty looking young man who joined me in the buggy! I apologised at the beginning of the round and told him I had just got my handicap! He spent most of the time raking bunkers for me. I asked who he worked for and he said Juventus, “Oh” I said. Pharmaceutical industry?” My nephew informed me at the end that I had been playing with Pavel Nedved - the poor guy spent most of the time encouraging me to keep going! Dream fourball: Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy and Leona Maguire Most exciting moment in golf for you whether personally or watching: Watching Miguel Ángel-Jiménez beat Lee Westwood in a play-off at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. It was such an exciting finish and sitting in hospitality overlooking the 18th green was amazing! Other sports you are passionate about as a fan or participant: I loved playing hockey, tennis and netball at school. I took up softball in Dubai when I came here in 1983 and was part of the first non-American ladies’ team to win the league! We were called Enterra Rebels! Other sports you have been involved in and at what level: Over the last few years I have enjoyed long distance walking and I am currently walking the Camino de Santiago Family members: I have been married to Pete for 36 years whom I met at College. We have one son, Rory, who is living and working in Chicago.

OMA january Medal On Friday 3rd January the first OMA Medal of 2020 took place on the Majlis course. While the course is in fabulous condition, the rough has grown a lot and it was definitely a challenge for everyone!

Joe Way started the prize giving by saying: “Thank you to our returning sponsors, OMA Emirates, for their continued support of the OMA Medal. This event could not have been possible without them.” In A Division (handicaps 0-10), the top three players all finished with 72 net so it all came down to a better back nine count-back. It was Kush Shama who was victorious; runner up was Dash Dhawan with Bipin Bhatia finishing in third place.

Sekhar Reddy scored the best net of the day with a 69 net. He was also the winner of tB Division (handicaps 11-20). Only one shot behind was our Club Captain Ishu Rupani, who was runner up in this division B Division with a net 70. Ravi Khanna finished in third place with a net 71. In C division (handicaps 21-28), Frank Duggan was the winner a net 74. In the Stableford event Asim Arshad won with 37points.

Congratulations to all players for taking part, to all winners on the day and thank you for everyone who joined us at the prize presentation.!

Competition Results

A SLICE OF LIFE

Raj Janardhan Chandru Manghnani Afzal Ahmad Arbaaz Ahman

56.9

Runners-up:

Manish Bakshi Sachin Mahajan Auyush Bakshi Vikas Sachar

60.7

Raj Janardhan Chandru Manghnani Afzal Ahmad Arbaaz Ahman

Naima Maya

Third: NEAREST THE PINS

Adel Zarouni

HOLE #2 (GENTS) :

Nick Kehoe

Rohit Gupta

HOLE #8 (LADIES) :

Anne Bouigue

Ira Gupta

HOLE #12 (LADIES) :

Ingrid Lind

Kenneth Babcock

HOLE #17 (GENTS) :

Amit Kuchar

SPECIAL EVENTS

Anish Kushalapa

LONGEST DRIVE

Dileep Kumar

Graham Pascal

Mitsuko Emmerson

Maelyn Joy

Runners-up:

Raj Janardhan

Chandru Manghnani

Afzaal Ahmad

Arbaaz Ahmad

Third:

Jake Shepherd

Boyd Edmondson

Fourth:

Mixed Christmas Scramble Saturday 14th December 2019

54.6

Tuesday 31st December 2019 54.9

Closest to Snowman Hole # 2 (all golfers):

Dave Moody

Longest Drive

Wendy Robinson

Hole #3 (ladies):

Closest to the Santa Hole # 4 (all golfers):

Gurjit Grewal

The Faldo course was in excellent condition to host the 2019 Mixed Christmas Scramble; everyone was in high spirits throughout the day with some great festive themed outfits and a sea of Santa hats on the putting green before everyone headed out onto the course.

Nearest to the Pin

Hole #8 (all golfers):

Christiane Sprunck

Straightest Drive

Hole #10 (all golfers):

Christiane Sprunck

Nearest the Pin

Hole #12 (all golfers):

Darren Cole

Longest Drive

Hole #16 (men):

Sanjay Dhandsa

The winning team, finishing with a brilliant net 54.6 (-17.4) was Dileep Kumar, Graham Pascal, Mitsuko Emmerson and Maelyn Joy Unson. Their round included two 9-hole scores of 30 for a fantastic gross 60 with a great streak of six birdies through the tough stretch from holes 5 to 10. The runners-up, also with a gross score of 60, but coming in just short with net 54.9 (-17.1) was Raj Janardhan, Chandru Manghnani, Afzaal Ahmad and Arbaaz Ahmad. In third place, also with a net score of 56, was the team of Rohit Gupta, Ira Gupta, Kenneth Babcock and Anish Kushalapa. Worth mentioning is their superb back 9 score of 26 (-10).

Closest to Christmas Tree Hole #17 (all golfers): Mitsuko Emmerson

Congratulations to all of our winners. With plenty of special events we had a lot of on-course winners. Closest to the pins on holes 2, 8, 12 and 17 were won by David Moody, Christiane Sprunck, Darren Cole and Mitsuko Emmerson. The longest drive for ladies was claimed by Wendy Robinson and for men Sanjay Dhandsa. Finally a special prize of closest to the Santa on hole 4 was won by Gurjit Grewal. After the prize presentation Cian Hurley, Emirates Golf Clubs Golf Services Manager, commented; “Thank you for such a great turnout of 31 teams. It was a fantastic day for all members and colleagues. Congratulations to the winning teams and a thank you also to our Lady Captain Yana Jamieson for a lovely video and speech about the great spirit in the ladies’ section of the Club.”

New Year’s Eve Scramble

Winners:

The winning team of Raj Janardhan, Chandru Manghnani, Afzal Ahmad and Arbaaz Ahmad fired a superb score of 56.9 (-15.1). to win the New Year’s Eve Scramble. Their round included a gross front nine of 29, with the team’s only bogey coming on the tough 18th hole. In second place was the team of Manish Bakshi, Sachin Mahajan, Auyush Bakshi and Vikas Sachar with a score of 60.7. They just pipped the team of Frank and Maura Duggan, Najla and Pascal Bartette who finished third with a score of 60.8 As well as the Scramble, there were a variety of on-course events; nearest the pins for the men on holes #2 and #17 were won by Nick Kehoe and Amit Kockar and the ladies’ nearest pins on holes #8 and #12 were won by Anne Bouigue and Ingrid Lind. The longest drive on hole #16 for the ladies was won by Naema Maya, and hole #5 for the men was won by Hugo Garcia. After the prize presentation Joe Way, Emirates Golf Club’s Assistant Golf Services Manager, commented; “Thank you to everyone who took part this afternoon and enjoyed their last game of 2019 with us. Congratulations to the winning team and I hope everyone enjoys their celebrations tonight. Happy New Year!”

HOLE #16 (LADIES) :

Naima Maya

HOLE #5 (GENTS) :

Hugo Garcia

56.9

Competition Results

Asia vs Rest of the World

Competition Results

Saturday 4th January 2020

Members Vs

Colleagues SCRAMBLE

WEDNSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2019

A new event was recently introduced by Club Captain Ishu Rupani, which was Asia v Rest of the World. Two teams of 44 golfers gathered to represent either Asia or Rest of the World (ROW) in a matchplay format on the Majlis course. Ishu was Captain of team Asia, while Vice-Captain Boyd Edmonson was Captain of ROW. It was a fierce battle as both teams finished on 11 points each from the normal matchplay scores, but the Rest of the World team claimed victory with their three extra bonus points after the main matches were finished, giving them a total of 14 points! In the special events, Mihoko Takahashi won the longest drive on hole 3, The nearest the pin prizes were won by Hitesh Bhayani on hole 4, Eunshim Heo on hole 7 and Ishu Rupani on hole 15. In addition, there were two very special events with prizes of two hospitality tickets for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic kindly donated by the Falcon Team. These were won by Sanjay Dhandsa with his nearest the pin on hole 15 and David Duguid with his straightest drive on hole 10. Thank you to Ishu, Boyd, Marc Iwao and Dong Lee for their support of this event which was definitely a great success. Well done everyone and congratulations to the Rest of the World!

Winners:

Paul Byrne Gary Black Jaco Grove Dima Shevchenko

Runners-up:

Rajinder Razdan Sanoj Thisera Athula Padmaweera 53.6

52.5

Third: Elvira Smith Marta Biswas Rodel Dela Cruz Thess

54.2

NEARESTTHE PIN HOLE #2 All Colleagues: HOLE #17 Male Colleagues: HOLE #8 Members only:

Jeovin Dilbar Jayshree Gupta

LONGEST DRIVE HOLE # 16 HOLE # 3 HOLE # 14

Rodel Dela Cruz Rajinder Razdan Blessing

Male Colleagues: Members: Female Colleagues:

STRAIGHTEST DRIVE HOLE # 10 All Colleagues:

Rodel Dela Cruz

Dear All, I hope you all had a wonderful festive season; by the time you read this I’m sure that you will be well and truly underway with your New Year’s resolutions. Reflecting back on December, I was at the Christmas Tree lighting which was a very well attended event; unfortunately though, I did not see many members there which was a real shame as you missed some lovely singing of Christmas carols which got us all in the mood for the Christmas season!

We had some great events in December, one of the highlights having been our ladies’ Christmas Scramble which was extremely colourful and lots of fun! It was lovely to see so many ladies put in such a huge effort into creating festive outfits; all the teams looked superb on the golf course and so glamorous at the lovely Christmas lunch which took place in the chalet on the 16th green, where we had a Christmas Market and enjoyed a gorgeous view of the course. Many thanks to our lovely colleagues who were singing their hearts out with our favourite carols. This event was followed by the Mixed Christmas Scramble and I took the liberty of showing the men a short video of how it is done in the ladies’ section. Many thanks to Christine for her help in producing the video. Hopefully this will inspire our members for

LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS

Ladies’ Christmas Scramble Monday 9th December 2019

A large field of 67 ladies, all dressed in wonderful festive outfits, gathered to enjoy a morning on the Faldo course for the annual Ladies Christmas Scramble The team of Ingrid Lind, Amarjeet Radia, Cathy Lajotte & Janine Dols were the winners, courtesy of their outstanding score of 51.6! Their round included a gross back nine score of 27! In second place was the team of Thea Hendrickx, Viv Caley, Sue Hopwood and Fiona Berry with a score of 55. They just pipped the team of Phyllis Schulte, Mags Breen, Arathi Appaiah & Caroline Sabbagh who shot 55.1 to come third. The Spanish team of Maribel Xammar, Monica Palao, Gemma Blanco & Marivi Arias won best dressed thanks to their Christmas tree outfits and their rendition of Feliz Navidad. In the on-course events, Monica Palao won nearest the pin on the 8th and longest drive on the 16th. Janine Dols won nearest the Santa on the 4th, Sangmi Shin nearest the pin on the 12th and Shiba Khan hit it closest to the Christmas tree on the 17th.

next year’s Christmas event when we will have a prize for the best-dressed team! The Past Captains’ tournament was well attended and we had a chance to thank our ten Captains, including Margaret Bain, the very first Lady Captain of the Club. It is because of all the efforts of our fantastic Past Lady Captains that we have the best ladies’ section in the Middle East! Last but not least, it was great to see Past Captains, Jenny Ayres and Nancy Wingate back for the festive season. On behalf of all the ladies, I wish Rhys all the best in whatever he plans to do next. He will be missed. See you all the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Yana Jamieson Lady Captain - 2019-2020

Winners:

Ingrid Lind Amarjeet Radia Cathy Lajotte Janine Dols

51.6

Runners-up:

Thea Hendrickx Viv Caley Sue Hopwood Fiona Berry

Third:

Phyllis Schulte Mags Breen Arathi Appaiah Caroline Sabbagh

55.1

Best Dressed: Maribel Xammar Monica Palao Gemma Blanco Marivi Arias SPECIAL EVENTS Nearest the Santa: Hole 4 Janine Dols Nearest the Pin: Hole 8 Monica Palao Nearest the Pin: Hole 12 Sangmi Shin Longest Drive: Hole 16 Monica Palao Nearest the Christmas Tree: Hole 17 Shiba Khan

13 Competition Results

Lady Captain’s Message

Supported By

LADIES’ COMPETITION RESULTS

Ladies’ December Monthly Medal

My name is Raghav Gulati and I was born in 2007. My father took me to the golf course the day I turned five and I have never looked back ever since! I had a lot of problems at first, looking up, duffing and topping! Dubai has finally taught me how to keep my head down, be calm and stable!

The final Medal of 2019 was held on the Faldo course on Monday 2nd December. The winner of Silver A Division (handicaps 0-14), was Yana Jamieson with a great score of net 72. The runner-up was Arathi Appaiah who finished with a net 75.

In Silver B Division (handicaps 15-23), Sandra Chia picked up first prize with a score of net 70. Maria Petre finished second with a score of net 72. In the Bronze Division (handicaps 24-36), Roma Khanna was the winner with a score of net 70. Martha Wong was this month’s lucky prize raffle winner. All winners will now enjoy various lavish experiences courtesy of Palazzo Versace Dubai. Congratulations to all players and to all winners on the day!

SILVER A DIVISION (Handicaps 0–14) Winner: Yana Jamieson 72 Net Runner-up: Arathi Appaiah 75 Net Best Gross: Mitsuko Emmerson 79 SILVER B DIVISION (Handicaps 15-23) Winner: Sandra Chia 70 Net Runner-up: Maria Petre 72 Net

On Monday December 16th, Emirates Golf Club hosted the last ladies’ morning of the year which was a Stableford as well as the Past Lady Captains’ Trophy Winning the 2019 Trophy by a comfortable four shots was Maria Petre. Her round of 37 points included gross birdies on the 11th and 17th holes. Runner-up was Rekha Bandopadhyay with a solid score of 33 points. In the individual stableford competition, it was Marie Benson who won overall with a score of 37 points, courtesy of a better back-nine score. In the Silver Division (handicaps 0-20) Shiba Wahid was the winner with 37 points, while Ninu Smith won the Bronze Division (handicaps 21-36) with 34 points. After the prize-giving, Cian Hurley, Golf Services Manager, said; “It was a wonderful morning’s golf to end 2019 and to see so many of Emirates Golf Club’s Past Captains in attendance with their green jackets.” PAST LADY CAPTAINS’ TROPHY: Winner: Maria Petre

37 points

STABLEFORD COMPETITION: Overall Winner: Marie Benson

37 points

SILVER DIVISION (HANDICAPS 0 – 20): Winner: Shiba Wahid BRONZE DIVISION (HANDICAPS 21 – 36) Winner: Ninu Smith

37 points 34 points

I am born to Indian parents who luckily don’t have any dreams of me doing engineering or medical sciences. They do wish to see me do well both academically, irrespective of subject choices and in my sport. My siblings are also keen sportspersons, playing tennis and football. My dad has been instrumental in instilling the love for sport in all three of us. Mom supports our interests through nutrition and academic fitness!

Tournaments:

Throughout my seven years of golf I have participated in very few tournaments, most of them being in Dubai. I was only nine when I left India to come to live in this beautiful city. The initial months were intimidating, being new, but now Dubai, EMirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and the Metro, are all second home to me.

BRONZE DIVISION (Handicaps 24-36) Winner: Roma Khanna 70 Net Raffle Winner:

STABLEFORD & Past Lady Captains’ Trophy Monday 16th December 2019

Spotlight on... Raghav Gulati About me:

MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2019

Mitusko Emmerson won the overall best gross prize with a fantastic score of 7-over-par, 79, the only player to have shot under 80.

Martha Wong

I have done reasonably well at the game but as my Dad often reminds me at the dinner table, it’s just the beginning………I am happy to have won the Dubai Creek Summer Series Fixture 3, the Masters Par 3 tournament and the Peter Cowen Junior Tour, including overall champion, boys’ net runner-up and boys’ winner in the last one year.

JUNIOR LINKS

Competition Results

The Support:

The safe environment, the well thought out and user-friendly processes, the law-abiding citizens have also made it possible for me to pursue my passion. My dad and mum have done their fair share of drops- offs and pick-ups. Donald at the Creek has been of great assistance and so have all my coaches. The Junior Elite programme is lovely to be part of and I look forward to the challenge ahead! I would also like to thank my principal Mrs. Nargish Khammbatta for helping me enrol into the Rahhal programme that allows me to balance both academics and golf.

Clubs:

I started the game in 2012 at the Delhi Golf Club, one of the most difficult golf courses in the world. Today, I am thankful to Steve at the Club and Mike at the Creek. Stefan at Ajman who worked with me in the initial months in UAE, and of course, my Dad has been my best coach, partner, opposition, critique, and has doubled and even tripled up into many hours both on and off the course. I must thank Dubai for the wonderfully safe infrastructure that allows me to play from 6am to 12 midnight. I hope I will remain as motivated as I currently am and social media or IT gadgets won’t get the best of me!

WHAT’S ON IN

JANUARY 2020 January 13th - 27th Majlis course closed for the preparation and staging of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic Monday 14th

Lady Captain Vs Lady Vice-Captain

08:30

Faldo

24th - 27th January, Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Majlis course Thursday 31st

Midnight Madness

Midnight

Faldo

FEBRUARY 2020 Monday 4th

Ladies Competition

08.30

Faldo

Monday 11th

Ladies Monthly Medal

08.30

Majlis

Saturday 16th

Emiraes Medalford Championship

08.00 & 1300 Majlis

Monday 18th

Camel Trophy

08.30

Majlis

Friday 22nd

Kohlman Nations Cup

13.00

Majlis

Sunday 24th

Ladies Club Championship Round 1

06.45-12.00

Faldo

Monday 25th

Ladies Club Championship Round 2

06.50-12.00

Majlis

CHRISTMAS 2019

NEW YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EVE 2019

RECIPROCAL CLUBS - Celtic Manor Resort, Wales

SCHOOL OF RULES

Built to stage The 2010 Ryder Cup, the first course to be built specifically for golf’s greatest team tournament, The Twenty Ten measures a robust 7,493 yards off the back tees and has a par of 71.

With the winter temperatures upon us and the Majlis now in fantastic shape after the overseeding period, I certainly hope you will make the most of the build up to this season’s Omega Dubai Desert Classic, especially by capitalising on the special members’ privilege window of January 6th-11th. Ahead of a busy schedule of tournaments here at the Club, please allow me to address a common issue we have encountered regarding tournament scorecards.

The Twenty Ten Course

With water hazards on half of its holes, the course has six signature holes and presents many more memorable tests and risk-and-reward dilemmas. One of the features of the spectacular course is its variety with many of the earlier holes having a links-like feel with long rough and greenside swales, before the middle section reveals the full extent of the lake-lined challenge.

Scorecards

Within the Rules of Golf, effective January 2019, we can refer to Rule 3.3b when it comes to scoring and completing one’s scorecard correctly.

A tough finishing stretch culminates in a real sting in the tail at the 18th.

COURSE FACTS

• Measures 7,493 yards off the back tees

Rule 3.3b - Scoring in Stroke Play

• Built to stage The 2010 Ryder Cup • Par of 71

The Roman Road Course The very first of the Resort’s courses, Roman Road opened in 1995 and was ranked ‘the top inland course in Wales’ by Golf Monthly Magazine. This par 70 course overlooks the Severn Estuary with views across to Somerset and Devon. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior, it is named after the old Via Julia Roman highway that ran through its fairways.

Venue for numerous European Tour and Senior Tour events, this challenging course features some long open fairways but also a number of twists and turns through trees and across streams.

COURSE FACTS

• Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior

• Venue to The Celebrity Cup since 2012

• Hosted numerous European Tour and Senior Tour events

Montgomerie has also drawn on his roots in Scottish links golf to create a traditional feel enhanced by deep and penal pot bunkers.

COURSE FACTS

• Spectacular 3rd Hole featured in the 1001 Golf Holes You Must Play Before You Die book

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When the round has ended:

(2) Player’s Responsibility: Certifying Hole Scores and Returning Scorecard: During the round, the player should keep track of his or her scores for each hole.

• 2015 EuroPro Tour venue

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After each hole during the round, the marker should confirm with the player the number of strokes taken on that hole (including strokes made and penalty strokes) and enter that gross score on the scorecard.

It is important to note that the emphasis is placed on the individual hole scores on the scorecard, i.e. the 18 individual boxes per the 18 holes on the golf course.

Spectacular views abound with dramatic tee shots over valleys and breathtaking downhill shots. Host course for various professional and high ranking amateur events. • Designed by Ryder Cup legend Colin Montgomerie

(1) Marker’s Responsibility: Entering and Certifying Hole Scores on Scorecard

If the player had more than one marker, each marker must certify the scores for those holes where he or she was the marker.

Offering a spectacular par 69 challenge, the legendary Colin Montgomerie has called on all his Ryder Cup experience to create a course with many exciting tests of strategy.

This rule of golf can be broken down into five separate parts as follows:

The marker must certify the hole scores on the scorecard.

The Montgomerie Course

The player’s score is kept on his or her scorecard by the marker. Score cards should be swapped before play commences. The player must use the same marker for the entire round, unless a change is necessary or unavoidable.

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European Tour Destinations:

Rossington Hall, England Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa, Spain Villaverde Hotel & Resort, Italy Black Mountain Golf Club & Resort, Thailand Pirin Golf and Country Club, Bulgaria Tbilisi Hills Golf Resort, Georgia London Golf Club, England Diamond Country Club, Austria Jumeirah Golf Estates, UAE Emirates Golf Club, UAE Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, UAE Golf Club St. Leon-Rot, Germany Constance Lemuria, Seychelles Le Golf National, France Quinta do Lago, Portugal

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Tee time reservations need to be made in advance through Membership Services. The current membership card must be produced at the reciprocal club when playing golf upon check in. For further information on the reciprocal clubs please contact our Membership Services team or email egc@dubaigolf.com

When the round has ended, the player:

• Should carefully check the hole scores entered by the marker and raise any issues with the Committee • Must make sure that the marker certifies the hole scores on the scorecard • Must not change a hole score entered by the marker except with the marker’s agreement or the Committee’s approval

• Must certify the hole scores on the scorecard and promptly return it to the Committee, after which the player must not change the scorecard If the player breaches any of these requirements in Rule 3.3b, the player is disqualified.

It is important to note that the hole scores should be filled in on the scorecard, corresponding with the correct player letter or player number noted at the top, i.e. Player

by Cian Hurley

A’s hole scores should be filled in ONLY in the Player A column on the scorecard, and so on and so forth for each player who may be on the scorecard. It is also important to note that no undue delay should occur when returning scorecards to the Committee, and the process must be completed promptly. (3) Wrong Score for a Hole:

If the player returns a scorecard with a wrong score for any hole: • Returned Score Higher Than Actual Score - The higher returned score for the hole stands. • Returned Score Lower Than Actual Score or No Score Returned - The player is disqualified.

(4) Scoring in a Handicap Competition: The player is responsible for making sure that his or her handicap is shown on the scorecard. If the player returns a scorecard without the right handicap, the following might happen: • Handicap on Scorecard Too High or No Handicap Shown - If this affects the number of strokes the player gets, the player is disqualified from the handicap competition. If it does not, there is no penalty.

• Handicap on Scorecard Too Low - There is no penalty and the player’s net score stands using the lower handicap as shown.

(5) Player Not Responsible for Adding Up Scores or Applying Handicap:

The Committee is responsible for adding up the player’s hole scores and, in a handicap competition, applying the player’s handicap strokes.

If the player returns a scorecard on which he or she has made a mistake in adding up the scores or applying handicap strokes, there is no penalty for doing so. Here is a useful diagram outlining the responsibilities of each particular party involved in correctly completing a scorecard:

It is worth noting that mistakes made by the player or the marker on any addition or subtraction within the scorecard itself, will actually have no effect on the outcome of the player’s score for that tournament. Key Points:

Scorecards should be completed correctly and clearly. The final responsibility of the player’s scorecard rests with the player him/herself, not with their marker.

It is the 18 individual hole scores that are important and they must correspond to the correct player. It is the responsibility of the Committee to ensure that any addition and subtraction is done correctly.

Should you have any questions or wish to discuss any of the above points further, please be sure to catch me around the Club on your next visit!

Rules of Golf

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

PRO’S TIP OF THE MONTH shoulder loading’ by Dong Lee, Academy Professional

Happy New Year and I wish you the very best for 2020! This article is to give simple, effective visuals and feel regarding one of Peter Cowen’s signature drills - ‘shoulder loading’

NEW HEAD OF RETAIL & CUSTOM FITTING JORDAN GALLAGHER Starting golf at the age of 10, Jordan quickly fell in love with the game. Growing up in the home of golf allowed him to play some of the best courses in the world on a weekly basis. Jordan decided to turn professional in 2012 after a short and successful amateur career.

Many of my students don’t understand what “shoulder loading’ is about so this is by way of a simple explanation for you

Pro’s Tip

Jordan cannot stress the importance and benefits of playing with the correct equipment. It is believed that up to 90 % of golfers do not have the correct equipment in their bag, leading to a number of different issues such as gapping, direction or distance issues. Here at Emirates Golf Club, Jordan can fit for a full range of Titleist & Ping products in addition to a smaller range of Callaway and TaylorMade.

I’m sitting on the table to be served let’s say… The waitress comes and stands behind my chair to give me the menu over my right shoulder…

For any retail, corporate or custom fitting enquires, please contact Jordan@prosports.ae

I raise my right arm to reach out and receive the menu… (please use your imagination - although it could look like I’m calling to get the attention of the waitress… it doesn’t matter !!) This is the shoulder loading… and because we will contracting shoulder muscles to lift the arms… (you will feel the right shoulder loading…)

Emirates Golf CLUB - getting better with age Let’s take a look at our highlights from 2019

Installation of LED Lights on Faldo and hosting the World’s First Professional Day-Night Tournament

Making it to Times Square New York City from our Ladies’ Pink Ball Tournament

Carine winning ‘Best European Restaurant’ at Time Out Dubai Awards

Majlis once again being listed as the Number 1 Course in the Middle East

Bryson DeChambeau winning the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic by seven shots

Jones the Grocer at Emirates Golf Club winning ‘Best Cafe’ in UAE at BBC Good Food Awards

Saying goodbye to single-use plastic bottles with every member and guest receiving a reusable aluminium bottle

Cheyenne Woods making a Hole-in-One on the 2nd Hole on the Faldo

Nuria Iturrioz winning the 2020 Omega Moonlight Classic

1 This is now same position with a golf club…. you will feel more with shoulder muscle due to the weight of the club…

If I complete the back swing with both hands on the club, I’m feeling my shoulders are working correctly… they are also in a good strong position ready to reload If you haven’t felt this shoulder loading in the past, give it a try to get a better downswing towards impact and better arm speed to hit the ball further…

Introducing our new Academy intern, Olivia Jackson I was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire; I picked up my first golf club at the age of 11 I and fell in love with the game immediately.

caddying at the PGA championship golf course Southern Hills in Tulsa Oklahoma and, in the summer of 2018, I won the Yorkshire Ladies County Championships at Pannal Golf Club.

As a natural sportsperson, I participate in various sports, including netball and athletics. I have also skied since the age of three. I love the gym and working on exercises to develop my golf. I also love running and cycling spin classes which are great for developing your stamina and ultimately improving your golf game.

In June 2019 I achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Arts Management and Advertising

Throughout my junior career, I competed in various national and international competitions placing highly in a number of them, including the Faldo Series and the English Girls At the age of 18, I received a sports scholarship in America to begin a four-year degree and to play NCAA1 college golf at the University of Tulsa. My senior year was my most successful which included three significant top five finishes. In between college and professional play, I spent a summer

My first six months as a professional coach were spent at Rudding Park Golf Academy in North Yorkshire, England. Since October 2019 I have been in the process of completing my LPGA qualification to become a certified coaching professional. For the past four years I have been coached at the Peter Cowen Golf Academy in Rotherham by Nick Huby. I love the simple approach to coaching. It has genuinely changed my attitude to the game and made me a stronger and more powerful player. Golf has been my life for over a decade and I could never imagine life without it. As a coach, I look forward to giving back to golf by helping fellow players and lovers of this great sport to achieve as much success and enjoyment from the game as possible.

Thank you to all our members, guests and colleagues for making 2019 another fantastic year

We look forward to 2020 as Dubai is set for its biggest year yet including welcoming the world to EXPO and Topgolf opening at Emirates Golf Club

PRO SHOP

Since joining the PGA, he has been heavily involved in Retail & Custom fitting, having worked alongside some of the leading Fitting Technicians on the European Tour. More recently, Jordan has worked with a variety of European Tour Professionals, having worked at Jumeirah Golf Estates and The European Tour Performance Institute for over two years.

A New Year and a lot of new to look forward to

Another year finished with a bang at the Golf Club lawns when the King of Rock and Queen of Pop ensured it was an amazing gala night, which was even more successful than the previous year, so it seems that every year we are raising our standards, I am delighted to say that my team and I received amazing feedback about the great night out, as we managed to host 1400 guests which was sold out by the last week of November 2019 Our festivities started with an amazing tree-lighting ceremony with over 600 guests in attendance, Christmas Day was one of the busiest we have seen at the Club, hosting 770 guests across three outlets as well as preparing 293 turkey and 73 ham take-away s. It is our great pleasure to have you all back for 2020 at Emirates Golf Club! The weather is getting chilly, making it perfect for the heaters on the Terrace and we are more eager than ever to surprise you and to welcome you to enjoy sunny afternoons and chilly evenings on our Terraces in Jones, Carine and Spike Bar!

Spike Bar

We welcome back all our valued members and we hope that you all had a wonderful festive time. With the New Year, there are a lot of

activities and events to look forward to, starting with the Omega Dubai Desert Classic from 23rd-26th January and having some of the best players around the world playing on our fabulous Majlis course. Spike Bar will have some new promotions to look forward to and all your live sporting events on our screens, starting with the Six Nations Rugby on 1st February and the Super Bowl LIIV early Monday morning on 3rd February.

Sports at Spike

Six Nations Rugby

With the World Cup done and dusted and England making it to the final, there will be some other teams who will try to make up for their poor performances by trying to claim the best of the European nations. Wales and Ireland will be sure to hit back hard along with the French who seems to get stronger every year. It will all be kicking off on Saturday 1st February with Wales taking on Italy @18:15 and Ireland taking on Scotland @ 20:45 On Sunday, 2nd February France play England @ 19:00. Super Bowl LIIV:

For all the American Football fans out there, we will again be showing the Super Bowl LIIV live on our screens early Monday morning, 3rd February at 03:30

from the top. Be sure to catch all the action live from our screens.

Watch out for these Promotions

Six Nations Burger & Pint from 1st Feb to 14th March

Choose one of the Six Nations Burgers with a pint of Heineken for AED 89.

Our Monday Chef’s Roast with two house beverages for only AED 129 will be available for those joining us for the Quiz with legendary Quiz Master, Phil Richardson from 7:30pm to 11pm. All members also stand the chance to win the Club Night Accumulator as a bonus while attending the quiz.

Cheese Platter: Putting together a cheese platter just might be the easiest and most impressive appetiser to enjoy by all, especially when having friends and family over. The best part is that there is no cooking and no dirty plates involved! The key to an amazing cheese platter is variety. With that said, we are happy to say that you can rely on Jones the Grocer for a large variety of cheese platter items. Steps: • Choose a platter: pick a platter or a board large enough to display your cheeses, as well as the accompaniments. • Variety of cheese: choose three to five different cheeses, such as some basics and a few seasonal cheeses. Mix it up with different

From 14th January, we will launch some true Australian specials and also offer some special Weber BBQ cooking classes.

For the wine lovers, please join us on the 17th January on the Jones terrace for a wine tasting from a premium Italian winemaker. Each wine will be presented by a sommelier who will talk and describe each wine and discuss wine pairings.

Cheese & Wine:

Everyone’s favourite Cheese and Wine night continues onThursdays to start the weekend with some lively Jazz music, a variety of cheese & wine and good vibes.

some fresh fruit and fill in any empty spots with nuts, plus more fruit. The key is grouping everything in piles and mixing different shapes, sizes, and colour. • Keep in mind that cheese tastes best at room temperature. Let the cheese sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. • The most important thing to remember is that if you just do not have the time or if you are in a rush, pass by Jones the Grocer and we will prepare a platter for you with any cheeses available from our cheese room.

Carine brightens up January with stylish seasonal salads

Jones the Grocer

From Jones we have a lot of new events to look forward too.

Enjoy fresh and seasonal dishes at the French Mediterranean restaurant to kick-start a healthy new year The month of January often means a focus on healthy eating, but this does not always mean sacrificing quality or dining out in style. Chic French Mediterranean restaurant Carine is known for its warm yet refreshing ambience, as well as its stand-out dishes, such as its delightful choice of ‘Les Salades’. Amid the city’s high season, Carine offers unparalleled views of lush green landscapes and the iconic skyline of the Marina as a backdrop to the restaurant. The menu features a

unique take on salads curated by Chef Izu Ani and his culinary team. From classic dishes such as the burrata aux poivrons marinés grilles (burrata with marinated grilled peppers) to carine’s very own innovative take on salads. For vegetarian guests, there is the salade de pastèque, fromage de féta, copeaux d’amande et basilic (watermelon with feta cheese, almond flakes and basil), salade de chou-fleur au fromage manchego (cauliflower salad with manchego cheese) and salade de betteraves, fromage de chèvre et pistaches (beetroot salad with goat’s cheese and pistachios). For those looking to indulge, there are also fresh creations with the addition of luxury ingredients including the

full-flavoured salade de quinoa et canard confit (quinoa salad with confit duck leg), the salade de homard avec vinaigrette au yuzu (lobster salad with yuzu dressing) or the salade de pommes, haricots verts, foie gras et noix (apple, green bean and foie gras salad with walnuts). There is also a vegan option; salade de lentilles et légumes marinés (lentil salad with pickled vegetables). The Carine team’s dedicated flair for honest cooking and commitment to raising the bar with simple, yet impactful and memorable dishes continues to evolve and excite guests. Our chic outdoor terrace offers many different sundowners and tasty plates making Carine the ideal place to dine throughout the week.. Timings: Breakfast: Friday and Saturday 8.30am - 1.00pm Lunch:

Dinner:

Sunday to Saturday 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Sunday to Wednesday 7.00pm - 10.30pm Thursday to Saturday 7:00pm - 11:00pm

F&B Update

English Premier League: With Liverpool going into the New Year with a decent lead in points, it seems very unlikely that they will fall

Tips from the Jones team

textures, such as soft, semi-firm and hard/aged cheeses. Also, mix it up with the type of milk, such as cow, sheep, and goats cheese. • Display the cheeses in different ways: wedges, cubes, whole or rolled up. Stay away from presliced cheese • Accompaniments for your cheese: there really is no limit when selecting things to pair with your cheese. Think variety, colour, texture, and what will elevate the flavour of the cheese. Use a variety of crackers, crusty bread, or baguette, seasonal fruit or dried fruits, nuts, something pickled or marinated and of course, some type of sweet component, such as jam, honey, or even chocolate. • Arrange the cheese: first arrange your cheese on the platter. Also, you can set out your bowl for the pickled/marinated items so you can work around it. Then add the crackers around the cheese, add

THE HYPERMOBILE GOLFER

F&B Update

However, one of the biggest issues among young golfers, is their lack of muscular communication together with the demands of a repeated action of the golf swing.

WHAT’S COOKING? FROM THE KITCHEN OF CHEF NICHOLAS CUOMO

Kimchi & Grilled Chicken Nori Wrap

It is important to note that many people with hypermobile joints don’t have any problems, but some can experience unpleasant symptoms such as :

A new year means a new menu at Jones the Grocer. Try all the new additions from the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus alongside your favourite dishes.

- pain and stiffness in joints and surrounding muscles, especially neck and back pain

SERVES 1

- pain, particularly towards the end of the day or after physical activity - clicking joints - fatigue - pain at night which affects sleep - poor co-ordination - poor balance At Up and Running Rehabilitation Center , we not only look at joint range of motion, but also the control within that range. What we have found is that most of the young athletes experiencing some of the above symptoms have low levels of muscle activation which can give rise to inaccuracy in swing, and higher risk of injury.

1. Low to High Sphynx. Push your hands into the floor and Imagine your wrists and knees are pulling in together. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 4 times. You want to feel the tension in your abdominals and shoulder blades.

Ingredients 1 nori sheet ½ cup cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 1 kale leaf, rib removed and cut into ribbons 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 scallion, thinly sliced coconut aminos, to taste sesame oil, to taste ½ cup kimchi ½ pound grilled chicken, cut into thin strips 1. Place the nori sheet flat on a cutting board. Wet your fingers and use them to spread the rice out in an even layer on the nori sheet, being sure to leave a 1-inch border at the top. Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the rice. 2. In a small bowl, combine the kale, chopped cilantro, and sliced scallion and toss with coconut aminos and sesame oil to taste. Spread this evenly over the rice. 3. Top the kale mixture with a layer of kimchi and place grilled chicken strips down the centre of the wrap. 4. Wet the top border of nori lightly with water and, starting at the bottom, carefully roll up the wrap as tightly as possible, using more water as necessary to get the nori border to adhere to the wrap.

Joint hypermobility is common and it affects 10-15% of children in sport today. A simple definition is that some joints can move beyond a normal range of motion but, with increasing age, we tend to see joint hypermobility decreasing.

The laxity from the joint creates a bigger demand from the muscles to control the swing. If this signalling is inadequate, the force is absorbed primarily through the joint, eventually giving rise to joint pain. Hypermobile clients find stretching easier especially if asked to do in a static nature, but the challenge lies in dynamic mobility where balance, proprioception (the body’s awareness of where the limb is in space), and control are required - just like the swing action. Good mobility does not mean good movement skills.Therefore, I challenge you to try this 5-minute pre-round routine with a partner.

2. Glut Primer Stand tall and push into the golf club as you raise your knee up to 90 degrees. Hold for 10 secs and repeat 4 times each side

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3. Kneeling Anti- Elevation Hold the club out in front of you in a kneeling lunge position, attempt to raise the club up whilst your partner applies gentle resistance down to the floor. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat twice.

4. Kneeling Anti- Rotation Hold the club in front of you, rotate your trunk towards the knee that is bent in the kneeling lunge position, and attempt to rotate your trunk back to neutral. Your partner will be applying gentle resistance at the end of the club. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat twice.

Any golfer who doesn’t prepare their body for play is inviting injury, and being hypermobile makes one more vulnerable to this. More information and advice can be found at the Up and Running Clinic at Fit Lab where the physiotherapists are happy to assess and advise further. Jeelna Ruparelia | Physiotherapist BSc Hons mCSP

E: Jeelnar@upandrunningdubai.com T: 04 518 5400

5. Standing Anti Elevation Stand square in your golf stance position, ensuring that you hinge at your hip with a slight bend in your knee. Hold the club out in front of you and attempt to turn the club into your partner’s hand who will be trying to push the club away. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat.

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Dougie Gair Dear Members,

A very happy New Year to you all, and I hope 2020 is a fantastic one for you.

Dougie Gair Sports & Leisure Executive

Sadly, our Pilates instructor Rebecca has left the Club; however, we still have an abundance of Pilates Classes with Jeanique, so please see the timetable included on this page and get yourself booked!

Medicine Ball Reverse Wood Chop: Targeted Muscles: Obliques, Glutes, Quads, Shoulders, Core.

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Cobweb Cleanser

The Medicine Ball Reverse Wood Chop is another core strengthening rotational exercise, that targets multiple muscle groups at the same time.

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Try 12 reps with each exercise, with minimum rest in between. Complete 3-4 times.

Pictured is the open chain’ version of this exercise with just the use of a medicine ball, but it can also be performed as a ‘closed chain’ exercise depending on the stage of training and the desired outcome from the exercise.

Ball Squat Curl to Press – Place a stability ball between your lower back and a wall and hold dumbbells by your sides. Squat down slowly then, squeezing your glutes, stand back up slowly. Do a bicep curl with the dumbbells, then press them up above your head. Reverse the movement and back to the starting point. For more information, please contact Fit Lab on +971 4 295 6000 or email fitlab@dubaigolf.com dubaigolf.com

Push-Ups – Begin in a push-up position with feet and hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Slowly lower body toward ground with a flat back, flexing elbows and retracting shoulder blades. Push back up to starting position. Box Jump – Stand in front of a box or platform with feet shoulder width apart. Using arms, jump up and land on top of the box, keeping toes pointed ahead and knees directly over feet. Hold for 3-5 seconds. Step off box and repeat. Plank – Lie on floor with feet together and forearms on ground. Lift entire body off ground until it forms a straight line from head to toe, resting on forearms and toes. Hold for 5 seconds and return to ground. Repeat. Alternate Lunges – Stand both legs together, with a dumbbell in each hand. Stride forward with one leg and drop down, keeping your back straight throughout. Push up through the thigh and lower leg muscles back to starting position, using your heel, not toes. Repeat with other leg and so on.

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Updated Activity Schedule….

FITNESS ACTIVITY SCHEDULE 2020

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Artistic Yoga 0630-0730

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Pilates Mat 0700-0800

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Pilates Reformer 0700-0800

Pilates Rotation/Chair 0700-0800

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

Pilates Rotation/Mat 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Zumba Dance 0900-1000

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

Gymnastics (4-6 yrs) 0900-1000

Zumba Dance 0900-1000

Bollywood Fitness 1000-1100

Pilates Chair 1000-1100

Pilates Chair 0900-1000

Pilates Reformer 0900-1000

RAD Primary (6 yrs) 1000-1100

Pilates Reformer 1000-1100

Pilates Intro 1100-1200

Bollywood Fitness 1000-1100

Zumba Dance 0900-1000

Gymnastics (7-12 yrs) 1100-1200

Pilates Chair 1100-1200

Pilates Rotation/Chair 1000-1100

Pilates Intro 1100-1200

Junior Fitness & Squash 1300-1400

Teenage Fitness & Squash 1400-1500

Karate (5-12 yrs) 1730-1815

Artistic Yoga 1800-1900

Karate (Teens & up) 1815-1900

Zumba Dance 1830-1930

Bollywood Fitness 1900-2000

Pilates Reformer 1900-2000

Bollywood Fitness 1900-2000

Pilates Tower/Mat 1900-2000

Bollywood Fitness 1900-2000

Artistic Yoga 1915-2015

Weight Loss Yoga 2015-2115

Artistic Yoga 0730-0830

If you are an avid golfer, rotational strengthening exercises such as this one can really help to engage parts of the body that are heavily involved in the swinging of a golf club. Whilst challenging your glutes, which help transfer the weight of your swing, your shoulders, which are in charge of stabilising your swing and your core, (which, when engaged properly can increase the power of your swing), the reverse wood chop can help plug the gaps in any training programme where rotational force is necessary and,

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even when it’s not, serves as a incredibly challenging exercise for the recreational gym user. How to perform the Medicine Ball Reverse Wood Chop:

Happy New Year! Let’s get this year started off the right way…in the gym.

1. Grab a medicine ball and hold it with both hands next to one of your hips. 2. Keep your arms straight, slightly bend your knees, and raise the medicine ball across your body and over your opposite shoulder. Be sure to keep the ball as far away from your body as possible to maximise core engagement. 3. Reverse the movement and repeat. 4. Once you complete the desired reps, switch sides and repeat. Start light and give this exercise a try. If you need any help or guidance with it, just

JAN 2020

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N E W Y E A R , BE A U T I F U L Y O U !

LADIES MORNING at Emirates Golf Club

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

Artistic Yoga 0900-1000

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Many of you are already underway with your resolutions to get fitter and I hope to see you all continuing this as we move forward! For those of you yet to start, please see my New Year 30-minute ‘Cobweb Cleanser’ workout to get things kick-started!

Exercise Tip Of The Month

As we are all aware, January is also an exciting month for the Club, and the Omega Dubai Desert Classic will soon be upon us! As has been the case in previous years, the gym, classes and swimming pool will be closed for the week, this year from Monday 20th, and they will re-open Monday 27th January. Yoga will be stopped earlier to allow the 16th green chalet to be fitted out. Roseleaf Café will be open as normal; this year, from 6:30-10pm. Members will be able to book squash, tennis and padel tennis (11pm), as well as being able to use SensAsia Spa. Let’s hope for a fantastic and exciting tournament!

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LADIES MORNING at Emirates Golf Club • Enjoy 120 minutes of Padel Tennis • 1 burger or pizza and 1 beverage at Spike Bar • Racquet Rental and balls included

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Orient Tours Monday Night

AARO MATCHPLAY SERIES

We are delighted that our new partner Orient Tours put up over AED 2000 worth of creative Dubai experiences on 9th December and their senior management attended in force including CEO Asim Arshad.

The winner, Andrew Robinson took his wife Wendy on their desert morning experience at Fossil Rock and onto Hatta to enjoy the unique bee farm; to quote Andrew, “I highly recommend this tour which is totally different from the many desert safaris experienced before”.

Ranking Name

Points

Andrew Robinson

140

Dean Hall

120

Russell Yeomans

103

Chris Davies

Jimmy Norfolk

OB Sealey

Alex Mcness

Suresh Shewakramani

Peter Donaldson

Kristi Sealey

Mujahid Siddiqui

Jerome Natali

Wendy Robinson

Lloyd Bowles

David Minchin

Shahriar Khodjasteh

Victoria Johnson

Mike Kaye

Jon Vail

Nick Lowes

DECEMBER MONDAY NIGHT WINNERS

2nd December John Berry 9th December Andrew Robinson 16th December Alex O’Brien 23rd December James Yeomans & Jerome Natali 30th December Kristi Sealey

Thank you Orient Tours!

S2B Christmas Party at Emirates Golf Club FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2019

We had a turn out of 40 people for a fantastic evening once again at Emirates Golf Club on the outside terrace! The food was brilliant, drinks were flowing and then the old art of multicultural and multilingual karaoke took over. The evening was summed up as ‘S2B ain’t got talent’ but that did not stop the die-hards kicking onto Lucky Voice.

Congratulations to the main winners of the year!: AOP Player of the Year: AARO Summer Matchplay Champion: Most Valued player: Most Nearest the Pins: Most Longest Drives:

Andrew Robinson Andrew Robinson OB and Kristi Sealey Chris Davies Chris Davies

AOP NOVEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH (PLAYER OF THE MONTH IS CALCULATED BY ADDING UP A PLAYER’S BEST THREE STABLEFORD SCORES OF THE MONTH) Congratulations to Suresh Shewakramani and Jerome Natali who were join first for the December Player of the Month. Both had a combined total of 49 points in December to come out on top! 1st Jerome Natali & Suresh Shewakramani 49 points 3rd Dean Hall 46 points

CALL TO ACTION FOR EMIRATES GOLF CLUB MEMBERS Members, come and check out S2B - we are sure you will enjoy the atmosphere, the people and this will all add to your membership experience. As we say, it’s the most fun you can have on a Monday! Please contact James for more information! Email: jyeomans@yeomansexecutive.com Phone No.: 0504816277 We look forward to welcoming more Emirates Golf Club members to our society. S2B Facebook and Instagram Check out our social media pages:

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2019 Player of the Year Final Standings

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Our Captains at Christmas time with Mustafa Al Hashimi, Chief Hospitality & Leisure Officer, wasl Hospitality and Jillian Shaw, Head of Business Management and Marketing

Welcome back to life members Frank & Paula Johnstone, pictured with Tom & Jacqui Barry

Congratulations to Valance and Kausiya who got married recently Valance Daniel Membership Administrator So YES I tied the knot! I became the lucky man who took the hand of my beautiful wife Kausiya Nevedini. Our wedding ceremony took place on 18th November, two months ago at Full Moon Garden Hotel, Katunayaka, Sri Lanka. I must say that the decision to take our relationship to the next level with marriage was a very sudden one by us. However, we somehow managed to pull off an amazing, day and one of the best and most important days of our lives We look forward to living our lives and achieving little dreams of ours together.

Hole-in-One Maria Petre 8th January 2020 Hole 12 Faldo course

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Rhys James recently left Dubai Golf and is now back in Wales. We were so fortunate to have had Rhys working at Emirates Golf Club where he was so well thought of and respected. He moved to Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club last year; we wish you all the best for the future Rhys

Super Sundays winners 29th December 2019 The start of 2020 saw torrential rain in Dubai. Above is a photo of the putting green after the rain and below another photo of the entrance to the Club which was completely under water (photo courtesy of Boyd Edmonson)

Welcome back to Past Lady Captain, Jenny Ayres who was visiting last month. Pictured with Sulafa, Mags, Fran and Martha Bernard Quilala from Jones the Grocer is leaving Dubai this month after ten years at Emirates Golf Club. Wishing you all the best for the future Bernard - we will certainly miss your smiling face at the Club

Super Sundays winners 22nd December 2019

Good to see some long time members at the ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas Scramble FranĂ§oise Everingham, Joumana Petridis and Maggie Neil with the lovely Ismail from the hut at the 5th on the Majlis

Welcome back to Past Lady Captains Nancy Wingate and Jenny Ayres and also Cheh Ngim Ratcliffe who were visiting last month. Pictured with Maria Petre, Rekha Bandopadhyay and Helen Srivastava

Photo courtesy of Boyd Edmondson

3rd hole on Majlis

Registration is now open for a new term of the Junior Academy at Dubai Creek Starting 26th January 2020 Children can swing and have fun while learning the fundamentals of the game golf with our PGA Professionals. 8-week semester starting from AED 870

19th Hole Snippets

Welcome to Dubai to Michael Hickey, former Davis Cup tennis player for Ireland, pictured with his son-in-law, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Pro, Michael Major and CEO Chris May