JA The Resort has just unveiled an incredible staycation package that allows you to redeem 100 percent (not a misprint!) of the cost of your stay at JA Palm Tree Court on F&B and activities resort-wide. With staycations starting from just AED 396 and the picturesque Peter Harradine-designed 9-holer at the heart of ‘Dubai’s largest experience resort’, what are you waiting for?

 

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There is plenty of fun to keep golfers and their families entertained across the resort’s one million square metres, including Dubai’s longest private beach at 800m. Take your pick of horse-riding lessons and pony rides, flood-lit tennis courts, clay pigeon shooting or a refreshing swim in one of the pools.

Your resort credit must be used in full each day, so get ready to spend up in the resort’s restaurants. Current dining options include the South-East Asian eatery White Orchid, the laid-back Sports Cafe and Captains Restaurant.

This money-back offer is open to UAE residents only, and is available for stays until September 30. To book, use the promo code UAESTAY.

JA The Resort Golf Course recently underwent a redesign and refurbishment to remain one of Dubai’s favourite golf escapes.

Safety measures
JA The Resort has prioritised your health and safety, with the following measures. You’ll have your temperature checked on arrival, and must adhere to social distancing throughout the resort. Kick back on a socially distant sun lounger, and rest assured knowing that your room and all common areas have been thoroughly sanitised.

JA The Resort, Jebel Ali. Staycation valid until Sept 30, with code UAESTAY. Visit jaresortshotels.com for full T&Cs.

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By Kent Gray
It has been quite the month for Nathan Fisher and an even better year for his beloved Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club (SGSC).

The 33-year-old South African did the small club with big ambitions proud by winning the 36-hole Emirates Golf Federation OOM Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in early May, edging JGE teen Arjun Gupta in a sudden death playoff for his maiden EGF title after a run of near misses.

Related: Fisher chalks one up for the ‘old guys’ at EGF Championship

Fisher survived another nerve-jangling playoff to land an even bigger title for the little 9-hole club that could at the weekend as SGSC overcame regional superpower and perennial title contenders Emirates Golf Club in the UAE Scratch League Final.

The two-day decider went to sudden death after the honours where shared on the Majlis 2-2 and the Peter Harradine-designed Sharjah layout, also 2-2, in regulation play, making it 4-4. SGSC opted for Fisher (+3.3 handicap) and Chinese 15-year-old Zi (William) Ang Xu (+0.6 handicap) to face former touring professional Mike Mezei (+3.8) and Kenny Babcock (+2.5) in overtime. It was some matchup with Fisher and Xu unbeaten all season and the Emirates G.C. duo flawless in the Grand Final.

“Miracle” par saves from Babcock and Mezei, the former from sand and the latter from water, kept Emirates GC in it on the 1st and 2nd respectively before the quartet halved the 3rd, again in pars.

Fisher then produced the telling blow, his 4-iron from 220 yards finding the back of the 553-yard par-5, 4th at Sharjah. The four-time SGSC champion rolled the ensuing 30-footer to three feet and then held his nerve to clinch the title before a rowdy crowd of nearly 50.

SGSC Director of Golf, Martin Duff, singled out Fisher and Xu, who only made his debut for the team in January, for special praise afterwards.

“I am extremely proud of everyone involved but the way our two players played the four playoff holes really was quite incredible and I really do believe they deserved the win,” said Duff.

The victory capped a memorable season for SGSC which celebrated its 10th anniversary in March with a second successful staging of the Sharjah Senior Golf Masters, the only tour event played on a 9-hole course. The Staysure Tour (formerly European Senior Tour) season-opener was won by Thai Thaworn Wiratchant.

Related: Wiratchant wins Sharjah Senior Golf Masters in dramatic playoff

“The golf course turned 10 years old at the start of March and to have won a title like the UAE Scratch League, beating much bigger clubs with much bigger memberships really is something for everyone involved to be extremely proud of,“ Duff continued.

SGSC had earlier edged Abu Dhabi Golf Club in their Scratch League semifinal while Emirates overcame Dubai Golf sister club, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, to reach the final.

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