Help with Golfing visitors
Jan 25th 2009, 5:33 pm
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Help with Golfing visitors
Howdy all,
I have some people coming over in a week or two and they want to play some Golf. They don't want the very expensive courses and I (who know nothing about the game) have been tasked with finding a cheap course.
I throw myself upon your mercy - can someone tell me where I can send them - if the following helps:
> they are experienced golfers, they play 18 holes at least once a week so I would suspect that they have official handicaps etc
> they will have the right shoes etc but will not bring their own bats
> they will be based in town (old town/garhoud areas) and will not want to travel too Far (ie not RAK, Auh &c. but perhaps Shj)
> they are obviously not UGA members, but they might be members of the similar thing at home (Dublin) if that helps.
> by cheap, they nearer 100 Dhs than 400 Dhs
> they're on holiday so can play mid-week/off peak etc
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
CH
I have some people coming over in a week or two and they want to play some Golf. They don't want the very expensive courses and I (who know nothing about the game) have been tasked with finding a cheap course.
I throw myself upon your mercy - can someone tell me where I can send them - if the following helps:
> they are experienced golfers, they play 18 holes at least once a week so I would suspect that they have official handicaps etc
> they will have the right shoes etc but will not bring their own bats
> they will be based in town (old town/garhoud areas) and will not want to travel too Far (ie not RAK, Auh &c. but perhaps Shj)
> they are obviously not UGA members, but they might be members of the similar thing at home (Dublin) if that helps.
> by cheap, they nearer 100 Dhs than 400 Dhs
> they're on holiday so can play mid-week/off peak etc
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
CH
Jan 26th 2009, 3:16 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
they won't be playing any golf here then, there is nowhere that is in the region of a 100 dhs for a game 
Jan 26th 2009, 3:41 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
Emirates Par 3, floodlit? I seem to remember that's around AED100......
Jan 26th 2009, 3:55 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
pitch and put at the creek and arabian ranches are around 100, plus vouchers for BOGOF in entertainer.
otherwise its 18 holes at sharjah wanderers sand course..
Jan 26th 2009, 4:09 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
With the Entertainer it's BOGOF as well at the Emirates Par 3 which is 100AED (Sorry Admon, just checked receipts in my wallet).
Al Hamra Fort in RAK (I know too far), is 200ish with the vouchers although the course isn't in great nick.
Al Hamra Fort in RAK (I know too far), is 200ish with the vouchers although the course isn't in great nick.
Jan 26th 2009, 4:35 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
lovely..value for money UAE style...
Jan 26th 2009, 5:04 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
Howdy all,
I have some people coming over in a week or two and they want to play some Golf. They don't want the very expensive courses and I (who know nothing about the game) have been tasked with finding a cheap course.
I throw myself upon your mercy - can someone tell me where I can send them - if the following helps:
> they are experienced golfers, they play 18 holes at least once a week so I would suspect that they have official handicaps etc
> they will have the right shoes etc but will not bring their own bats
> they will be based in town (old town/garhoud areas) and will not want to travel too Far (ie not RAK, Auh &c. but perhaps Shj)
> they are obviously not UGA members, but they might be members of the similar thing at home (Dublin) if that helps.
> by cheap, they nearer 100 Dhs than 400 Dhs
> they're on holiday so can play mid-week/off peak etc
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
CH
I have some people coming over in a week or two and they want to play some Golf. They don't want the very expensive courses and I (who know nothing about the game) have been tasked with finding a cheap course.
I throw myself upon your mercy - can someone tell me where I can send them - if the following helps:
> they are experienced golfers, they play 18 holes at least once a week so I would suspect that they have official handicaps etc
> they will have the right shoes etc but will not bring their own bats
> they will be based in town (old town/garhoud areas) and will not want to travel too Far (ie not RAK, Auh &c. but perhaps Shj)
> they are obviously not UGA members, but they might be members of the similar thing at home (Dublin) if that helps.
> by cheap, they nearer 100 Dhs than 400 Dhs
> they're on holiday so can play mid-week/off peak etc
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
CH
for a half decent course anyway
Jan 26th 2009, 6:06 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
Sharjah golf and shooting club, only found the place 3 weeks ago and have played 4 times since (on my way home from work). its only 9 holes but I play twce for the 18, lit for night play, top class condition. I think 18 is 350 AED ish.
Do a google for the website.
Cheers,
Andy.
Do a google for the website.
Cheers,
Andy.
Jan 26th 2009, 8:36 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
Thanks guys - all duly noted. Can they just book a tee time at these places (Jebel Ali and Shj looking like favourites)? Do you not have to be a member?
Thanks for the answers,
CH
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Sorry, moment of muppetry - I'll give them a buzz myself - thanks again
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Thanks for the answers,
CH
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Sorry, moment of muppetry - I'll give them a buzz myself - thanks again
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Last edited by Cry haddock; Jan 26th 2009 at 8:41 am. Reason: Realised what a lazy git I was being!
Jan 26th 2009, 8:47 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
FYI
Jebel Ali is 375 per person off peak, anyone can go and play (they didn’t mention handicap but I would presume you need one)
Sharjah is 135 for 9 (full length, not pitch and putt) holes and 220 for 18 (you need playing certificate or official handicap)
CH
Jebel Ali is 375 per person off peak, anyone can go and play (they didn’t mention handicap but I would presume you need one)
Sharjah is 135 for 9 (full length, not pitch and putt) holes and 220 for 18 (you need playing certificate or official handicap)
CH
Jan 26th 2009, 11:54 am
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Re: Help with Golfing visitors
Unlikely you will get asked for the certificate, especially during the week.
Despite having one I haven't been asked by Jebel Ali, Emirates, RAK or Al Badia.
Despite having one I haven't been asked by Jebel Ali, Emirates, RAK or Al Badia.
