Emirates Golf Club named amongst best

The home of the European PGA Tour’s legendary Dubai Desert Classic is the highest ranked course from the Middle East to feature amongst the world’s finest courses by Golf World, confirming its position at the forefront of golf regionally and globally.

This latest accolade adds to a long list of prestigious awards the club has claimed since its introduction as the first grass course in the region in 1988 through the inspired vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. “Over the years the Emirates Golf Club has received many awards by continually setting the standard for golf in the region. It has without doubt developed into an iconic sporting venue recognised globally and celebrated locally as a much loved symbol of Dubai,” commented Chris May, General Manager, Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.

“However, to be officially recognised amongst the very best courses in the world by an independent panel of experts is very special. We are rightly proud of this achievement but it has only been possible due to the foresight, commitment and tireless efforts of those associated with the Emirates Golf Club over many years. As a direct result Dubai is clearly on the golfing map as a truly world-class golfing destination”, he continued.

The rankings produced by ‘Golf World’ are amongst the most respected lists compiled having previously completed the ‘Top 100 courses in Great Britain & Ireland’ (2008) and the ‘Top 100 courses in Continental Europe’. Now for the first time using the largest independent panel assembled for such a ranking, experts from all corners of the world have considered the merits of the very best courses, judging upon design, conditioning, history, memorability and reputation. “I believe there can be no greater endorsement than to gain the respect of those from within the industry as this ranking has proved. Our position challenging amongst the very best only goes to prove that our constant pursuit of the very highest standards across golf, recreation and hospitality has been globally recognised and we are looking forward to an even brighter future.” stated May.