Dubai Golf unveils Ramadhan promotions

Source: Dubai Golf website.

This Ramadhan, Dubai Golf offers a host of special packages for iftar and suhoor for corporate gatherings.

QD's

The dedicated Ramadhan tent at QD's offers iftar and suhoor. The daily iftar buffet offers a selection of traditional hot and cold Arabic mezze, soups, Middle Eastern and international main courses and desserts with selected juices and traditional Arabic sweets and dates.

Reserve your table in advance at QD's and receive a special price for groups of 15 guests and above. Terms and conditions apply.

• Iftar buffet, sunset to 9pm. An ala carte suhoor menu is available from 9pm to 1am
• Shisha is available from 8pm
• AED 160 per person (buffet, water and selected juices)

Legends

An iftar set menu throughout Ramadhan includes hot and cold mezze, soups, main courses and dessert selections, served table-side.

• Iftar menu, sunset to 8.30pm. An ala carte menu is available from 8pm to 11pm
• AED 175 per person (set menu, selected juices and Arabic coffee)

Private gatherings

Share iftar or suhoor with colleagues at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club at a private gathering. Iftar menus include beverages, juices and Arabic coffee. Ramadhan rates are available on iftar and suhoor packages for group bookings.

Venues include the Legends restaurant, which can cater for of up to 70 guests. The Yacht Club offers the Spanish-themed Casa de Tapas for groups of up to 100 guests and the Boardwalk, which accommodates groups of up to 100 guests. Both venues offer perfect views of the Dubai Marina, skyline and Dubai Creek at night.

• The iftar or suhoor buffet costs AED125 per person (buffet and selected juices) for a minimum of 25 guests. Terms and conditions apply.
• Contact Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on +971 4 205 4500 to book

Amasi Lounge, Emirates Golf Club

Open daily from sunset until 3am, the Amasi Lounge offers an iftar buffet served daily along with suhoor menus for individuals and groups. Traditional hot and cold Arabic mezze, soups, Middle Eastern and international main courses with gourmet desserts, water, selected juices, tea and coffee will be served. A tent accommodates up to 250 people, with a VIP lounge with LED screen.

• The Amasi Lounge Suhour Sharing Experience is for groups of four guests and above
• The iftar buffet costs AED165 per person, inclusive of selected beverages, and is available from sunset to 9pm. 
• An ala carte suhoor menu is available from 9pm to 3am
• For every booking of 10 guests, one person will dine for free. Contact Emirates Golf Club on +971 4 417 9999 for bookings. Terms and conditions apply.

Interested?

See the Ramadhan brochure

Panasonic Open Golf Championship to attract global audience with live streaming

Panasonic will livestream the Panasonic Open Golf Championship at selected holes and locations during the weekend rounds at the Chiba Country Club (Umesato Course) to enhance the viewing experience of golf fans.

For the first time in 112 years, golf is scheduled to be held in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Panasonic, which has been a Worldwide Olympic Partner for over 25 years, will host the Panasonic Open once again in order to contribute to this new era of golf. In addition to the traditional men’s tour, Panasonic has established a Ladies’ Step Up Tour tournament to support both male and female golfers who are competing for a spot in the Olympic Games.

The Panasonic Open Golf Championship, co-hosted by Panasonic Corporation and the Japan Golf Tour Organization, will be making its debut on the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour Schedules from April 21 to 24. It has attracted a stellar lineup which includes current Asian Tour Order of Merit leader Marcus Fraser of Australia. Total prize money for the tournament is 150 million Yen (approximately US$1.27 million).

Viewers will get the opportunity to watch the action on holes one, 10 and 18 as well as from the practice range during the third and final rounds at the Chiba Country Club on the Japan Golf Tour Organization official YouTube channel.

Andy Wada, a former Asian Tour player, and Dave Fromm will lead the commentary in English during the broadcast.

The LPGA Step Up Tour Panasonic Open Ladies, co-hosted by the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan and Panasonic Corporation at Chiba Country Club (Noda Course), will be held for total prize money of 20,000,000 yen from April 20 to 22.

Interested?

Catch the action at 7:00am (Japan time) on April 23 and 24 via the Japan Golf Tour Organization official YouTube channel

Key dates:

April 20: Designated practice day
April 21: 1st round
April 22: 2nd round
April 23: 3rd round
April 24: Final round

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TomTom Golfer 2 GPS Watch designed to help golfers improve

TomTom today announced the ultra-slim TomTom Golfer 2, a GPS Watch designed to help golfers improve their game by using automatic shot detection to give detailed post-round analysis.

Eliminating uncertainty by measuring distances to greens and hazards, the TomTom Golfer 2 uses automatic shot detection to help golfers understand their distance potential.  They can see distances for drives and approach shots at-a-glance and then analyse their strokes in TomTom MySports after the game. The auto scorecard tracks the score to make it easy for a golfer to see what is working in their game, and what improvements can be made.

“We know that often the best improvements simply come from knowing where you went wrong,” says Clive Millington, COO, TomTom.  “This is why we have designed such detailed post-game analysis for the TomTom Golfer 2 to show you where to improve, but also to know what you’re capable of.”

The ultimate round feature combines the best holes from a course that has been played regularly to demonstrate what a best potential round could look like. TomTom MySports post-game analysis gives insights into shot patterns and greens in regulation.  Rounds can be studied hole-by-hole.

The TomTom Golfer 2 uses graphics to easily visualise the best approach to the green, giving precise distances to front and back of the hazards on over 40K* courses worldwide.

Sleek, lightweight, water-resistant and durable for long-lasting comfort, the TomTom Golfer 2 is designed to be worn both on and off the course. It will be available in May 2016.

www.tomtom.com

Additional features include:

·         See distances to individual hazards along the fairway.

·         See remaining distances to lay-up points.

·         View unique green and hazard graphics before your shot.

·         Round tracking – Keep track of the score, distance, and time for your round.

·         Receive course updates wirelessly from your smartphone, every day.

·         Sync sessions wirelessly on the TomTom MySports app.

·         Weather and water resistant to 40M.

·         Large or small straps ensure the perfect fit.

*Calculation includes all combinations of golf courses at multi-course facilities.

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The Vines Resort & Country Club unveils new garden venue for MICE

Source: The Vines Resort & Country Club. The Pavilion.

The Vines Resort & Country Club has launched The Pavilion, a purpose-built garden structure at the front of the iconic resort in the Swan Valley, on the outskirts of Perth, Australia. Overlooking the golf course and gardens, the new function area, is an ideal location for conference groups' sundowners and launch events.

The open space, which has three sides open to nature and can accommodate 100 guests, complements The Barrett Lennard Room, The Boardroom, as well as the Samuel Copley and Cabernet function rooms, as event venues.

Interested?

Contact the events team at +61 8 9297 3000 or email dos at vines.com.au

UAE benefits for Almouj Golf members

Source: Almouj Golf.

Almouj Golf has introduced two new membership packages for individuals and groups respectively. 

In addition to playing Oman’s first 18-hole PGA-Standard links golf course, members will enjoy 20% discounts off food and beverages, and savings of 10% off products from Almouj Golf’s Pro Shop. Members will also receive exclusive guest rates and dining privileges when visiting two the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club and the Emirates Golf Club in the UAE. Corporate members

can also benefit from reduced event fees. 

“The new packages underline Almouj Golf’s long-term promise to grow the game and introduce a variety of attractive membership categories, including Academy memberships,” said Mubarak Hill, Club Manager of Almouj Golf. “Since starting our operations, we have consistently strived to offer tailored programmes suited for enthusiasts and professionals alike. With these latest memberships, we aim to make the game more accessible to all and encourage everyone to learn, play, dine and celebrate at Almouj Golf.”

Starting in 2016, additional benefits of the new launch will see championship course members at Almouj Golf gain complimentary summer access to the 18-hole Championship Courses at the Emirates Golf Club and the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. Academy members will gain Academy Par-3 summer access to both clubs after the New Year.

Hong Kong Airlines adds two more flights a week on Hong Kong-Haikou route

Hong Kong Airlines will increase the flight frequency on its Hong Kong – Haikou route service from seven to nine flights a week, commencing 25 December. The newly-added flights to Haikou will operate on Fridays and Sundays.

Flight no.*	Route	Departure/Arrival time*	Frequency
HX157	Hong Kong to Haikou	19:25/20:50	Every Friday
		18:15/19:45	Every Sunday
HX158	Haikou to Hong Kong	21:55/23:15	Every Friday
		21:15/22:35	Every Sunday

*Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice.

Li Dianchun, Commercial Director of Hong Kong Airlines said, "We are happy to see amazing growth in passenger traffic between Hong Kong and Haikou. The increasing passenger demand encouraged us to further enhance our flight frequency. We hope the additional flights will provide our passengers with more flexible options for leisure and business."

Hong Kong Airlines is also offering a 3D2N golf tour in collaboration with Mission Hills Resort, Haikou. Passengers can fly to Haikou on Hong Kong Airlines' additional flights and enjoy exclusive privileges, premium entertainment and wellness facilities as well as world-class golf courses. The travel package is offered from US$3,250, available for sale at China Golf Club, Greenice Tours and Golf007 in Hong Kong till 23 December.

Bangi Golf Resort brings back popular Buffet Ramadhan

Source: BGR.

For the month of Ramadhan, Bangi Golf Resort Restaurant (BGR) presents their signature Buffet Ramadhan from 21 June 2015 to 15 July 2015.

Says Executive Chef Kamaruddin: “BGR’s Buffet Ramadhan has always been a favourite choice for families, friends and business entertainment during the month of Ramadhan. We are constantly introducing new dishes to ensure we offer a variety but at the same time, we work hard to maintain the consistency and flavour of traditional favorites. Buffet Ramadhan last year was a great success and we are excited to welcome back familiar faces this year.”

BGR’s Buffet Ramadhan offers up to 200 sumptuous selections, including Malay, Western and Oriental favourites. The open kitchen concept will allow guests to watch chefs prepare the dishes and interact with them. At the same time, a four-­piece band will entertain guests with live Malay traditional music from 6.30pm to 9.30pm daily.

Source: BGR. Satay.

This year, guests can look forward to the Cooking Showcase, where the highlight is the kambing bakar (lamb slow-roasted on the spit) and sup kambing mamak (Indian style mutton stew). At this station, chefs will serve freshly carved roast lamb and piping hot bowls of mutton stew. Guests can also enjoy freshly grilled beef and chicken satay with homemade satay sauce and condiments; fried kway teow and fried mee mamak, all prepared 'live’.

At the Western appetiser section, savour cream of smoked chicken with roasted onion focaccia and sous vide eggs with mushroom Espuma. The Beef lasagna and grilled boneless chicken with creamy mushroom Sauce are highly recommended.

For Malay and Oriental main courses, the kitchen team has butter prawns, teriyaki chicken, black pepper beef and fish fillet with Lemongrass sauce, as well as Malay favourites such as sambal sotong kembang, ayam masak ros and rendang daging Tiak minyak.

Source: BGR.
Churros.

Desserts to try include Pacojet ice-­cream in the unique flavours of teh tarik, honeydew and bunga kantan (torch ginger flower). Guests can also finish their meal on a sweet note at the Spanish churros with thick chocolate sauce live station. There will also be a selection of homemade kuehs, puddings and fruit. New for 2015 is a tea-infused chocolate ganache tartlet.

Prices start at RM55 for adults. Bangi Golf Resort also offers 800 complimentary parking lots.

Interested?

Look for the Bangi Golf Resort at GPS coordinates 2.95716N, 101.76518E
Make a reservation at +60 3 8925 3728 or +60 3 8210 0265

Novotel Vines Resort and Golf Club signs reciprocal agreement with Mission Hills Golf Club

Source: Accor. 

The Novotel Vines Resort and Golf Club of Australia has signed a reciprocal agreement with Mission Hills Golf Club in China – one of the most famous cluster of golf courses in the Asian region. The Vines is the only Australian golf club that has the exclusive reciprocal agreement with all these seven courses, namely Leadbetter, Rose-Poulter, Annika, Els, Faldo, Ozaki and Vijay.

Mission Hills is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest golf course in the world with a 20 sq km complex featuring twelve 18-hole courses. It also hosts The World Cup of Golf and the Asian Amateur Championship. Under the agreement, the Vines Resort Golf Club members will be able to play for free (no green fees) when they visit Mission Hills. 

In addition to access to the seven golf courses, Vines members are entitled to transport their golf clubs for free together with a generous baggage allowance of 2 bags of up to 23 kgs each (46 kg total) if they fly economy with China Southern Airlines, via the Chinese city of Guangzhou. Flying three times a week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, China Southern offers the only direct flight to China from Perth.

In return, Chinese members can play the two 18-hole courses at The Vines Resort in the Swan Valley near Perth, staying at Accor’s Novotel resort located on the golf course.

For bookings, please call +61 8 9492 5320 or +61 8 9492 5319.