DUBAI- January 28: With Golf Digest Middle East celebrating its 150th issue in January, the future of the global game – and the region’s increasingly influential place within it – has fittingly never been more fascinating.

 The title’s sesquicentennial edition focuses on the rapidly evolving power play for the professional game, including the roles that the freshly-minted DP World Tour (formerly European Tour), the Asian Tour, and the also Saudi-financed LIV Golf Investments are playing in the ever-changing landscape.

To mark the milestone, the Motivate Media Group title has become the world’s first Arabic language golf magazine. Not since the Royal and Ancient game first met grass in the Middle East with the opening of Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course in 1989, has the game here enjoyed a more influential, or culturally appropriate, moment.

It is a particularly poignant moment for His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the Chairman of both Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation since 2018. 

“Following my recent appointment as President of the Arab Golf Federation, these are just the type of initiatives I want to support in my new role,” said H.E. Al-Rumayyan

His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of both Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation.

“I am a passionate golfer and therefore I want to introduce this great game to as many people as possible in the Middle East. So, by now having an Arabic language resource which can provide regular updates to an entirely new audience, I am confident that Golf Digest can play its part in growing participation in our game here in the region.”

They are sentiments echoed by Majed Al Sorour, the CEO of Golf Saudi and Deputy Chairman of the Saudi Golf Federation.

“It’s great to see the inaugural Arabic issue of Golf Digest published in both print and digital. In my roles not only in Saudi Arabia but also as Secretary General of the Arab Golf Federation, I want to support golf’s growth in new markets, particularly the Middle East and I want to work together with other stakeholders to showcase the game’s many benefits to new Arabic audiences. This magazine will help us do exactly that.”

Majed Al Sorour, CEO of Golf Saudi and Deputy Chairman of the Saudi Golf Federation.

Ian Fairservice, Motivate Media Group Managing Partner & Group Editor-in-Chief, is proud of the multi-media company’s ongoing contribution to the growth of the game across the Middle East. 

“The first edition of Golf Digest Middle East was published before the launch of the Race to Dubai in 2009 and the title, along with others in the Motivate Media Group stable, has proudly partnered the golf industry on the incredible journey the game has taken in the Middle East ever since,” Fairservice said.

“Golf Saudi’s emergence as a true force in the game, in the region and beyond, has been a huge part of the story in recent years and we’re proud to enhance the Kingdom’s golf journey with the world’s first Arabic golf title. It illustrates our commitment to helping Golf Saudi grow the game in what is undoubtedly the most progressive new golf market in the world.”

Scroll the historic issue in this browser or download it for FREE HERE and to stay up to date with all the latest developments, from the alignment of the regional developmental MENA Tour with the Asian Tour, to the DP World Tour-PGA Tour alliance fighting traditions’ corner against the Greg Norman-front LIV Golf.  

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By Kent Gray
As one of more than 20 global affiliates contributing to the world’s No.1 golf media brand, Golf Digest Middle East is committed to delivering the most informative, thought-provoking and entertaining content to a passionate audience across the Middle East.

Our coverage is built on three central pillars – How to Play, What to Play and Where to Play. Now Golf Digest has a new owner in Discovery, Inc., the brand is forging ahead with plans to reach more golfers in more ways, and in greater depth, than ever before. This includes Discovery’s GOLFTV, a platform enhanced by Golf Digest’s renewed partnership with Tiger Woods.

At Golf Digest Middle East, the latest step to help readers regionally with the ‘Where to Play’ part of that tantalizing smorgasbord of content is with a new online green fee booking portal at golfdigestme.com. 

We’ve teamed up with Dubai software provider Back 9 Solutions to get you playing more golf at the best courses for less. It’s easy to use and simple to navigate. Simply follow the prompts on the home page of golfdigestme.com, create an account and you’re on your way to the most competitive green fee rates across the UAE.

Go to Golf Digest Middle East’s online booking portal here

Golf Digest Middle East publisher David Burke is thrilled to add the online booking portal to the title’s print and digital offerings. Golf Digest Middle East is published locally by Motivate Media Group.

“Our partnership with Back 9 Solutions highlights that we are looking to the future and building on Golf Digest Middle East’s reputation as the No.1 destination for every golf fan in the region,” Burke said. “This is the latest step to help our loyal audience get more from our great game in this amazing part of the golfing world. There’s more innovation to come too, so watch this space!”

Yas Links is among the clubs where great green fees are now available to readers on Golf Digest Middle East’s new online booking portal.

Back 9 Solutions is the brainchild of former European and Asian Tour player Ross Bain. The Scotsman, who has called Dubai home for 37 years, is excited about the partnership with Golf Digest Middle East and hinted at developments in the wind on the online booking system.

“Back 9’s goal is to connect golfers with the game they love. If I read an article about golf I may be enthused to book a game or a lesson with a local pro,” said Bain. “By adding a portal on the Golf Digest Middle East website, we have made this easier for golfers to do than it was before.”

Bain believes Back 9’s industry connections, coupled with its leading edge digital technology, will ensure that the Golf Digest Middle East online booking service outperforms rivals.

“Our USP is that once you have created a Back 9 account our smart technology will always recognise that user and find the best available rate on the digital platform we are powering,” Bain said.

“Unlike the majority of providers that only offer a visitor rate, our terms with the golf clubs allow us to facilitate as many rates as we can, from members to credit card offers from local banks. As we are integrated with the majority of our partner golf clubs, we have more tee times on our mobile and web applications. Combine this with a digital wallet in our products and once a golfer has uploaded a credit card, it is very convenient for them to book easily.”     

Go to Golf Digest Middle East’s online booking portal here

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