Golf Society Dubai?

[ACoz2000]

Originally Posted by mancgary79

Cheers for the tip, my company is sorting flights so hopefully they have a corporate account with Emirates! Otherwise I will have to pay for my sticks when I get to the airport.
Out of interest, what are greens like on a sand course? Surely these have to be grass??

The greens are called "browns" and they are made from rolled sand which is caked in oil... sounds bad but very true and much slower than most greens. I find them a bit easier especially if you put second because the first putter leaves a visible line where his ball has rolled.. great!

[mancgary79]

Originally Posted by ACoz2000

The greens are called "browns" and they are made from rolled sand which is caked in oil... sounds bad but very true and much slower than most greens. I find them a bit easier especially if you put second because the first putter leaves a visible line where his ball has rolled.. great!

this sounds mental!! I an dying to have a go on the browns ( that sounds totally wrong!!). I have just done nine holes tonight, I will deffo have to play out there. Would miss it too much to give up!

Do you know of any reasonably priced regular 'green' courses in or around Dubai?

[ACoz2000]

Originally Posted by mancgary79

this sounds mental!! I an dying to have a go on the browns ( that sounds totally wrong!!). I have just done nine holes tonight, I will deffo have to play out there. Would miss it too much to give up!

Do you know of any reasonably priced regular 'green' courses in or around Dubai?

Yes but not many... all quite expensive, best thing to do in Dubai is either join a sand course or join the UGA U.A.E Golf Association - About UGA they have a handicap scheme. Jebel Ali course is relatively cheap and there is also Ras Al Khamer.. takes almost an hour to drive there but two cheaper courses there.

The UGA Handicap scheme meet monthly for a stroke play medal, this can maintain your congu handicap. Plus I think the rates are discounted but still not that cheap. I may need to sign up for this method because memberships in Dubai are either massive price or full up with waiting lists full also.

The only cheap way to play is Tiger Woods 2008 on the PS 3 !!!

[Shinjuku]

What if i just wanted to play par 3s or driving range?
Are these expensive as well, and will i require membership.

I'm a relative beginner and not quite ready to play with the likes of you lot yet

[ACoz2000]

Originally Posted by Shinjuku

What if i just wanted to play par 3s or driving range?
Are these expensive as well, and will i require membership.

I'm a relative beginner and not quite ready to play with the likes of you lot yet

There is a pitch and putt in Dubai Creek Golf Club and I think in the Montgomerie Club as well, not sure what it costs but good fun and dont need to be a member.

If you want to learn I would recommend the sand golf clubs because it is cheaper and they are very accomodating for new players because they want more members, Al Ghazal Golf Club or Sharjah Wanders Golf Club, cheap and very sociable after the game, glug glug!

Al Ghazal has a very good Academy as well with video analysis and indoor swing frames which get you feeling the feel you should feel when you swing the club correctly.. cool!

[mancgary79]

Originally Posted by ACoz2000

There is a pitch and putt in Dubai Creek Golf Club and I think in the Montgomerie Club as well, not sure what it costs but good fun and dont need to be a member.

If you want to learn I would recommend the sand golf clubs because it is cheaper and they are very accomodating for new players because they want more members, Al Ghazal Golf Club or Sharjah Wanders Golf Club, cheap and very sociable after the game, glug glug!

Al Ghazal has a very good Academy as well with video analysis and indoor swing frames which get you feeling the feel you should feel when you swing the club correctly.. cool!

These 'sand clubs' are sounding better by the day! I like a good Glug after a round, especially in 30+ degree heat!!

I wanted to ask about driving ranges as well, a cheap alternative to keep the swing in order! Are there many out there?

[ACoz2000]

Originally Posted by mancgary79

These 'sand clubs' are sounding better by the day! I like a good Glug after a round, especially in 30+ degree heat!!

I wanted to ask about driving ranges as well, a cheap alternative to keep the swing in order! Are there many out there?

Driving ranges are always part of the golf clubs out here, I am not aware of a stand alone driving range. You can go to any practice ranges and buy a bucket of balls normally so its not a problem. Some clubs insist you buy a card with ten buckets on it in advance which is fine if you intend going back there but if you just want a one off smash its not so good.

I dont know cost in other clubs but, the sand course is about 20-25 dirhams per bucket, and it has a chipping area with putting green. Bargain!!

[sdubai]

Originally Posted by mancgary79

Hi, I am due to move out to Dubai in about a months time. I don't know of any societies but I am certainly bringing my sticks with me! Would be great to meet up for a round when I get out there!

Hi, I'm from the UK and been living in Dubai for nearly eight months now. I'm a female member at the Emirates Golf Club and must admit, although it is a little pricy, it is absolutely fantastic! However, there are not many social events other than the golf tournaments. Did you manage to come across any societies at all? Would be great to join...........

[Madam Mim]

Hi sdubai how much is a little pricey??? Also thought there was a waiting list years long to join this or do you have some contacts?

[davem]

Hi all, I will be in Dubai for around 4 days, arriving on Monday October 6th at 8am. I am interested in playing a round of golf (or 9 holes even) if anybody is interested please send me a PM. I don't know what my work schedule is yet but I will try and have a free day.

I am a casual golfer playing to around 18 and I won't have any clubs or balls with me so I would have to rent a set. I could try this sand golf or pitch and putt too I guess.

I have never been to Dubai before and I am coming out from Ireland.