ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Golf Club won the ‘Best Sporting Club’ award at the Best in Abu Dhabi Awards 2010, which were held at the Yas Island Rotana Hotel on Saturday, a press release said.
The host venue to the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s latest accolade adds to its already impressive tally of awards this year, including its recent inclusion in Golf World’s worldwide 2010 Top 100 rankings.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, which is fully owned by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi, and managed by Troon Golf, has long been regarded as one of the finest Championship venues on the European PGA Tour and has been showered with praise from the world’s elite professional golfers.
On a local level, Abu Dhabi residents had their opportunity to vote for their favourite venues in a number of categories such as hotels, malls and restaurants for the inaugural Best in Abu Dhabi awards. Being voted the best sporting club in Abu Dhabi is a tribute to the continuous improvements being made to the club for members, guests and also international visitors, proving it to be the most popular choice for those who enjoy its fine facilities and social atmosphere.