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THE FAIRWAY
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club with its
majestic clubhouse, where the design
mirrors the sails of the traditional
Arab dhow, has been one of the most
photographed landmarks in the UAE since it
opened in 1993.
The course is always impeccable and it’s no
wonder either. Many staff members from the
heads groundkeeper and other members engaged
in the upkeep have been with the Club from day
one. Upon entering the clubhouse to the first tee,
every player is greeted and treated as though they
were on the professional tour.
Dubai Creek is shorter than the city’s more
modern courses, but very challenging due to the
abundance of water hazards. In fact, 10 out of the
18 holes on the course are directly affected by
water hazards in some capacity. Accuracy is
rewarded over length here, besides the water and
the tree-lined fairways, don’t get excited and try
to crush your drivers when seeing the yardages,
the wind is a major factor and stunts your length,
accuracy and thinking.
At par 71, Dubai Creek has a varied collection
of holes each majestically set against the backdrop
of the creek and the developments being built.
The views, feel and experience on this course are
breathtaking. The pinnacle is when you reach the
stunning sixth tee. Built on to a jetty that stands
above the waters of the Creek, there is water left
here as well, and the smart play is to lay up short
of this and hit a longer shot in. Good luck trying to
hit your tee shot whilst taking in the sites and
experience of teeing off while literally standing in
the middle of the creek.
As mentioned, the course has been around
for some time, where the course record of 63
held jointly by Lee Westwood and Darren
Clarke seems like a score only achieved by the
golfing gods.
Thomas Bjorn’s redesigned the course and all
credit to him especially with the finishing two
holes, 17 and 18. Both these holes are played
directly along the bank of the creek, towards the
clubhouse. Dangerous holes that have the smile,
charm and allure of an assassin. Overcoming the
challenges of the 17th can still be achieved with
some smart play. The 18th requires thought,
execution and confidence involvement on every
shot. There is water on the left and a long bunker
on the right, beyond which is water again. A good
drive will still leave you with a long iron into the
tiered and sloping green, which is guarded at the
front and right by a body of water.
Even the professionals have sweaty hands while
executing the final tee shot, but there’s no better
way to finish a round here than with two wellstruck
shots to the heart of the green.
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club offer more
than just golf – they have fantastic restaurants with
facilities to host everything from a wedding to a
major corporate function. The views, staff and
facilities on hand are second to none. Whilst you
are out on the course, battling the elements, the
family can enjoy the pool, gym, par 3 golf and
outside activities that would keep the most
energetic families entertained without missing
you. To ensure that you have your place secured
in Dubai Creek, securing your own personalized
locker only costs Dhs550 per annum and that is
the just the start of true value for money in this
club from the practice range, academy, restaurants
and fully stocked stores on site. Every day seems
like you are winning without even teeing off.
For rates, booking and further information visit
dubaigolf.com/dubai-creek-golf-yacht-club
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