Sport360°’s Summer Golf Guide – Other emirates

Joy Chakravarty 18:02 11/06/2014
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  • Swing into action: Al Ain is among the many clubs in the UAE offering great summer deals.

    Let's be honest, the UAE summer is not the most pleasant of climates. But while much of the country goes on standby, there is still plenty on offer around the Emirates.

    Indeed one of the added advantages of the UAE summer is the incredible offers available at all the major golf clubs around the country.

    On that note, Sport360 have put together a full and comprehensive guide to all the golf clubs in the UAE and their summer offers.

    Following on from the Dubai and Abu Dhabi courses, we bring you the best offers from the other emirates…

    AL AIN EQUESTRIAN, SHOOTING & GOLF CLUB

    The only golf club in the eastern city of Al Ain, the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club are offering summer golf packages for players from other emirates to come and experience their facilities.

    The course also has night golf facilities on both its Championship and Academy courses.

    Green fee offers: (valid until September 30) Championship Course: Off peak – 9 holes (Dh130); 18 holes (Dh175); Peak – 9 holes (Dh150); 18 holes (Dh200)

    Academy Course: Off peak/peak – 9 holes (Dh50); 18 holes (Dh80)

    Special Offers: Championship Course – two players – Off peak/ peak – Dh240/Dh350; four players – Off peak/peak – Dh450/Dh650.

    Both specials include club burger and drink of choice for all players, range balls and shared golf carts Summer memberships: Academy Membership plus 6 x 30 minutes lesson for Dh995 (valid until September 30)

    Pro Shop offers: Free club custom fitting until September 15.

    Contact details:

    Call: +971 3 7026400
    E-mail: [email protected]

    SHARJAH GOLF & SHOOTING CLUB

    Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club has a full bouquet of offers this summer, including summer memberships, green fee and Academy deals. Until September 30, the only green golf course in Sharjah has great value green fees.

    For walk-in 18 holes, the peak rates are Dh345 for guests and Dh290 for EGF members. Non peak rates are Dh265 and 210. For nine holes, the peak rates are Dh210/175 (guests/EGF), and nonpeak rates are Dh170/135.

    Even better green fee deals are for Northern Emirates Summer Loyalty Pass holders (see adjacent box) and Summer Members. SGSC have a seven-day summer golf membership and a seven-day Academy membership going.

    The golf membership is worth Dh999 for single and Dh1,799 for couples. Such members play for a nominal green fee of Dh110 peak and Dh80 non-peak for 18 holes and Dh60/45 for nine holes, but they also get access to other club facilities, including one 30-minute golf lesson.

    Summer Members are also eligible for SGSC club competitions. The Academy membership is valued at Dh500 (Dh750 for couples) and gives players unlimited usage of the Academy and club facilities, and includes one 30-minute golf lesson as well. There are several Academy offers, including a ‘Create Your Own Package’, which entitles you to receive daily lessons for two weeks or one month. Rates start Dh820.

    Contact details

    Call: +971 6 5487777
    E-mail: [email protected]

    TOWER LINKS & AL HAMRA GOLF CLUB

    Ras Al Khaimah’s Tower Links and Al Hamra have combined once again to offer some fantastic incentive for golfers from all over the UAE to make a trip to the Northern Emirates.

    Tower Links: Green Fee: Dh245 peak (Friday and Saturday) and Dh200 off peak (weekdays)

    Summer Pass: The Swing into Summer program is for Dh999 and gives you four months unlimited golf until September 30.

    Evening Golf: The back nine of the golf course is floodlit.

    RAK Summer Stay & Play: This includes two rounds of 18-hole golf – one at Al Hamra and one at Tower Links, one night stay at either Acacia or Mangrove Hotel (including breakfast) – single room is Dh550 and double occupancy is Dh425 per person. Additional nights stay is Dh250 and additional golf game is Dh150 per person.

    Al Hamra: Green Fees: For 18 holes, peak rates (Friday, Saturday and public holidays) are Dh295/250/225 for visitor/EGF members/juniors, and off-peak rates are Dh275/225/195.

    Corresponding nine-hole rates are Dh175/150/125 and Dh150/125/100. Summer Membership: The Ultimate Summer Pass subscribers enjoy access to Al Hamra’s golfing facilities until September 30 from Dh1299, which includes two hours of coaching.

    Contact details:

    Al Hamra Golf Club
    Tel: +971 7 2447474
    Website: www.alhamragolf.com

    Tower Links
    Tel: +971 7 2278555
    Website: www.towerlinks.com

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