The DP World Tour Championship is upon us once again as Jon Rahm returns to defend his title.

All this and much, much more in the November 2023 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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There were prizes on offer across the course during the shotgun-start stableford event, with players taking home drinks, golf bags, car and buggy hire, and prized hospitality tickets for the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic and Emirates Dubai 7s.

Fisher was the toast of the prize-giving ceremony, thanks to his day’s best gross score of 69 topping the leaderboard and he is relishing the chance to rub shoulders with the best players in the world at Emirates Golf Club from January 18-21.

“To be honest, I do not mind whom I play with as it is an honour to just be on the stage with so many great players,” he said following his win.

“If I were to pick a dream playing partner it would have to be Rory McIlroy or Tommy Fleetwood, but I really do not mind as just being up there among those players is a dream come true.”

The winners!

Win or lose, everyone seemed to have a great day out, thanks to the hosts at The Els Club and the sponsors — Baker’s Kitchen, Luxury Supercar Rentals, Adidas and African + Eastern.

Some came dressed for the occasion with Darwin Holt and Worth sporting matching peacock shirts.

George Worth

“It has been a great day. Everything has exceeded my expectations in terms of organisation and everything that has been laid on for us,” said Holt.

“I will be back again 100 per cent,” added Worth, whose 41 points secured top spot in Division A.

Winners

Nearest Pin Hole 2 – African & Eastern Cases of Erdinger & Jagermeister
Nathan Williamson

Nearest Pin Hole 4 – African & Eastern Cases of Erdinger & Jagermeister
Russell Yeomans

Longest Drive – Hole 9 – Luxury Super Cars Package for Two, Buggy Hire
Nathan Fisher

Longest Drive – Hole 18 – Luxury Super Cars One Day Free Rental Hire
James Yeomans

Division B Runner-Up – 2 X Season Passes for Emirates Dubai 7s
Sanjay Pahwa – 33 Points* Countback

Division B Winner – 2x Saturday Hospitality Passes for Hero Dubai Desert Classic & 2x Season Passes For Emirates Dubai 7s & Adidas Golf Bag
Ivan Kraemer – 35 Points

Division A Runner-Up  – 2x Saturday Hospitality Passes for Hero Dubai Desert Classic & 2x Season Passes For Emirates Dubai 7s
Oliver Ravenscroft – 39 Points

Division A Winner – Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am playing spot & Adidas Golf Bag
Graeme Worth – 41 Points

Best Gross – Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am playing spot & Adidas Golf Bag
Nathan Fisher – 69 Gross

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Finca Cortesin General Manager Francisco de Lancastre David takes us through the final preparations of hosting such a monumental event as the Solheim Cup, and we analyse the unlike-any-other-competition pressures of competing in the Ryder Cup in Rome.

Coach Justin Parsons takes us on his journey from Northern Ireland to the UAE and Open glory with Brian Harman, and Wyndham Clark explains what it takes to win a major.

All this and much, much more in the September 2023 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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We catch up with LIV Golf ahead of its first trip to Valderrama, preview the Aramco Team Series’ return to where it all began at Centurion, and look back on another successful Golf Digest Middle East Play & Stay event.

Wonderkid Ratchanon ‘TK’ Chantananuwat gives us an insight into how he balances life on the road and school, plus Lee Westwood relishes a ‘homecoming’ in the Asian Tour International Series.

The Golf Digest Hot List also gets to grips with the best golf balls on offer this year.

All this and much, much more in the July 2023 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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Iconic courses, great company and a memorable weekend experience — the second Golf Digest Middle East Play & Stay had it all on Yas Island last Friday and Saturday. Golfers from all over the UAE, from Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai and Al Ain, gathered in the nation’s capital for a sensational tournament over 27 holes at Yas Acres Golf and Country Club and Yas Links Abu Dhabi — we even had a birthday party!

From their arrival at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi – Yas Island on Friday afternoon, the multinational mix of contenders were treated to a slice of luxury, many with partners and family along for the ride.

Once everyone was checked in, we were off to the newest arrival on the UAE Golf scene, Yas Acres. With the vast majority of the mixed-ability competitors having never played the nine-hole course, it helped level the playing field.

“The fairways are a bit different to what we are used to down at Tower Links and a bit tighter and scarier,” said first-timer Richard Abson-Bennett as he closed out his round. “But it is beautiful out here. It is stunning and a really impressive venue.”

Fellow Acres rookie Adam Griffiths also hailed the course and set-up. “Really enjoyable, it is a really nice course and it suits the needs of all levels,” he said. “Can be quite forgiving and also rewards good shots. We have been well looked after and this has been well put together.”

With nine-holes under their belts, it was back to Crowne Plaza to be wined and dined at an evening brunch at Stills Restaurant & Bar, allowing the guests — with families who enjoyed the facilities at Crowne Plaza including kids, wives and one very-soon-mum-to-be joining the fun — to chill and get to know one another ahead of Saturday’s etch-in-the-memory afternoon. The following morning we were off to the iconic Yas Links — home of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship — a course that would test golfers of all abilities.

And so it proved with some playing the best round of their lives (see: one of the husband-and-wife duo Dennis and Karen, but we won’t say which), while others were struggling with the demands of the true links-style course.

“The courses have been amazing and how it has all been put together was amazing,” said birthday boy James Dean at Yas Links’ famous 17^th hole. “We had a great time with a great bunch of lads last night and we are looking forward to the next one.”

Playing partner James Finnigan added: “It was two tremendous venues. Acres — which most of us were playing for the first time — was superb and here [Yas Links] is just sensational. A delight to be here.”

Dan Coad was quite succinct as he said: “Thanks to Golf Digest for organising. This must be an annual event from now.”

Thankfully, everyone was still friends and ready to relax at Hickory’s in the Yas Links clubhouse for the prize-giving ceremony.

Overall winner Craig Vance was relishing his 2024 Dubai Desert Classic pro-am spot, and even earmarked his dream playing partners.

“It was my first experience at Acres and it is a great golf course. I will be back to play it again. It is challenging enough for all. The overall experience was tremendous and even the wife is happy so everyone is happy.”

After claiming top prize of a spot in the 2024 Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am as gross stableford winner on 53 points, Vance admitted there was still room for improvement “I am very glad to win, he said. “It was a top day on Yas Links and a top weekend overall. My score should have been better as I hit two sprinkler heads on the greens but it was a brilliant weekend and can’t wait to play the Pro-Am. My dream partner would be Rory McIlroy or Jon Rahm, but regardless I am thrilled to be here and to be there.”

Winners list and prizes

Day 1
Nearest the pin: Dan Coad (two-ball at Yas Acres)
Longest drive: Dan Nicholson (two-ball at Yas Acres)
Day 2
Nearest the pin: Colin Davies (two-ball at Yas Links)
Longest drive: Dan Nicolson (two-ball at Yas Links)
Overall
Division B (HCP 15-28): Colin Davies (VIP Saturday hospitality for two at 2024 Dubai Desert Classic)
Division A (HCP 0-14): James Finnigan (VIP Sunday hospitality for two at 2024 Dubai Desert Classic)
Gross winner: Craig Vance — 53 points (spot in the 2024 Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am

Golf Digest Middle East would like to thank Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club, Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Viya Golf for their partnership to make the weekend a success.

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DJ Khaled reveals his passion for golf, while Mark Chapleski gets set for the easy life in retirement.

Abdullah Al Naboodah takes us through his new role with the European Tour Group, while Lucas Herbert gives tips on mastering the greens.

Golf Digest Middle East’s Play & Stay is back, and we are inviting you to join us at Yas Island’s top venues for a weekend to remember.

The Golf Digest Hot List also gets to grips with the best wedges on offer this year.

All this and much, much more in the June 2023 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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We have an intriguing tale with Abu Dhabi-based Maya Palanza Gaudin and her Augusta success story, while Bob Bettinardi tells his revolutionary putter journey.

Golf Digest Middle East’s Stay & Play is back, and we are inviting you to join us at Yas Island’s top venues for a weekend to remember.

The Golf Digest Hot List also gets to grips with the best putters on offer this year.

All this and much, much more in the May 2023 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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Scott Vincent discusses how he is taking full advantage of the opportunities that came his way in 2022, while Saudi star Othman Almulla delights in welcoming his little ‘brothers’ Saul Al Sharif and Faisal Salhab to the professional ranks.

The Golf Digest Hot List also gets to grips with the best irons on offer this year.

All this and much, much more in the March 2023 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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Following the success of last year’s Oktoberfest at The Els Club, Golf Digest returned for Round 2 — with bigger and better prizes on offer during the party-atmosphere event.

Proudly sponsored by African + Eastern, Erdinger, Adidas, Baker’s Kitchen, Birkenstock, Al Rostamani Travel & Holidays, MyGolf Dubai, Luxury Supercar Rentals, USEO, The Els Club’s agronomy team had the course in top condition for the 18-hole individual stableford event.

Competitions on the course included longest drive and nearest the pin on holes 2 and 4, plus a nearest the pin in 2 on the long par-4 ninth hole — along with a spot in the Dubai Desert Classic pro-am for the best gross score, which went to Michael Harradine and Division A and B winners received invitations to the Dubai Desert Classic hospitality chalet.

Following the action, the party continued with the prize presentation and a MyGolf simulator experience.

Winners

Nearest The Pin — Hole 2
Peter Norris
Nearest The Pin — Hole 4
Sean Haynes

Nearest The Pin in 2 — Hole 9
Nicolas Hymas
Longest Drive
Sean Haynes
Division B
Winner: Nick Hymas (44 points)
Runner-up: Kneal Brown (39 points)

Division A
Winner: Sean Haynes (39 points)
Runner-up: Kyle McKellar (37 points)

Best Gross
Michael Harridine (-1)

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The Fed Ex Cup play-offs are fast approaching and the DP World Tour, LIV Golf series and both the Ladies European Tour and LPGA begin to ramp up for their respective finales.

We take a look at Laguna resort in Thailand now golfers are travelling more once again, speak to Carlota Ciganda about the women’s game, catch up with Saudi stars Faisal Salhab and Saud AlSharif, provide plenty of tips for golfers of all ages and abilities and discuss the vision of MyGolf Dubai.  We also ponder why the 7-wood is the new must-have club in your bag.

All this and much more in the August 2022 edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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See below for the third issue of the Arabic edition of Golf Digest Middle East.

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