Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 24 December, 2017 9:25 am |

The Track, Meydan Golf is celebrating for a second year running after being named the Middle East's Best 9 Hole Golf Course 2017 at the ‘World Golf Awards’ that took place recently in Spain. Nominated against three other venues, The Track, Meydan Golf was the stand out winner, offering visitors a no fuss, no hassle experience.

  

Located just 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport The Track, Meydan Golf is in an ideal location to accommodate visitors travelling from overseas. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Meydan Racecourse and views of world’s tallest building ‘Burj Khalifa’, the Peter Harradine designed championship course measures 3,706 for nine holes, and 7,412 yards for eighteen holes, from the black championship tees. The club has an all-inclusive nature and welcomes golfers of all standards, which is highlighted by the provision four teeing options.

 

Reuben Mifsud, Cluster General Manager, Meydan Hotels & Hospitality expressed his delight upon receiving this exclusive award and said: “We are very happy to be recognised for the second year in row with this prestigious accolade, which marks an impressive milestone for The Track, Meydan Golf in the region.

 

The most unique feature of The Track, Meydan Golf is its floodlights, allowing visitors to play as much golf as they like both day and night. The option to play golf into the evening hours makes The Track the perfect place for a quick stopover before catching a flight.

 

Tom Rourke, PGA Fellow Professional, Director of Golf, The Track Meydan Golf commented upon receiving this award: “It takes a great team to reach such a remarkable achievement and I’m proud to be one player of this team. This is the best way to end 2017 - to win Middle East’s Best 9 Hole Golf Course and it will definitely encourage us to exceed further and higher expectations that are set in this field.”

 

Off the course, golfers can enjoy the wonderful service of the Qube Sports Bar, which is located on the upper level of the Meydan Golf Clubhouse and serves as a unique venue in which to relax before or after a round of golf. The prominent feature of the bar is the four-sided large ‘Qube’ shaped projector screen together with 16 LED screens, offers an unparalleled experience when it comes to sports viewing. Moreover, visitors can take advantage of the pool tables, shuffle board, table football and darts boards that are offered complimentary to all. The Qube also offers a fantastic menu, serving great food to satisfy any appetite, carefully prepared by professional culinary team of The Meydan Hotel.

 

Adjacent to the golf course, the distinct Meydan Racecourse, where the world’s finest thoroughbreds come to race, witnesses a calendar of nine domestic meetings from November to March including the Dubai World Cup Carnival and its signature event, the Dubai World Cup (the world’s richest day in racing).

 

With so much to offer both golfers and non-golfers, it is clear to see why The Track, Meydan Golf has been crowned The Middle East’s Best 9 Hole Golf Course for a second year running in 2017.

 

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About The Track, Meydan Golf

The Track, Meydan Golf has partnered with leading golf management company Troon to launch Dubai's first pay and play golf course, making golf accessible with no membership fees. The Track, Meydan Golf is a unique pay-and-play golf course at the world famous Dubai racecourse, uniquely positioned as an accessible and player-friendly option for golfers, catering to every type of golfer, from beginners to advanced players. This is a fully equipped clubhouse features a boutique golf shop, full locker room facilities, and multiple dining options including a family-friendly restaurant and the lively ‘Qube’ sports bar. The nine-hole course stretches over 7,416 yards from the back tees, works its way between a series of natural lakes and is well-known for its Night Golf with views of the majestic Burj Khalifa. Offering a wide array of training programmes for golf aficionados on all ability levels, the team at Meydan Golf celebrates the revered sport on a 400-yard floodlit driving range and a 7,412-yard track golf course. They offer tuition by PGA professionals as well as junior golf programmes and corporate packages. Budding golfers can use video swing analysis and FlightScope launch monitor to track their own progress. www.meydangolf.com

 

About Meydan Hotels & Hospitality

Meydan Hotels & Hospitality manages a collection of luxury hotels and resorts including The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa – both members of Global Hotel Alliance and its Discovery loyalty program. The Meydan Hotel is located only 12 minutes’ drive from the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa and 15 minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport. Overlooking the majestic Meydan Racecourse, this award-winning hotel offers spacious 284 rooms and suites from 62 m² to 352 m² with contemporary decor and Arabic touches, seven restaurants and lounges together with recreational and sports facilities including “pay &play” fully floodlit nine-hole golf course, exclusive behind-the-scene stable tours, two treatment rooms, outdoor rooftop temperature-controlled pool and a Tennis Academy. Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa is suited in the heart of Dubai desert, is located 45-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, Overlooking the natural desert, this award-winning resort offers 115 rooms and suits range from 47 m² to 68.4 m² with authentic Arabic design and modern touches, eight restaurants and lounges, extensive leisure and outdoor activities including two outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, open 4x4 desert drive, desert fat biking, archery, camel riding, falconry, award-winning Satori Spa and kids club. www.meydanhotels.com

 

About Troon
With global headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with more than 270 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specialising in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 36 states and 31 countries. Additionally, 56 Troon facilities featuring 79 courses enjoying a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. With Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and Dubai UAE, Troon International is committed to developing Troon’s presence throughout the world. This rapidly expanding division now oversees operations at 47 courses in 18 countries including England, Scotland, Spain, Norway, the United Arab Emirates, Australia and South Korea with further expansion planned across all regions. www.Troon.com

 

About World Golf Awards

World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses and golf destinations. While celebrating and rewarding excellence across golf resorts, courses and the golfing destinations throughout the world, the 2017 World Golf Awards strive to ultimately raise the golf tourist customer experience and stimulate both the domestic and international golf tourism market. Votes are made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry - senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators, agents and media professionals. Votes may also be cast by the public (golf tourism consumers). Votes are submitted online via the World Golf Awards website. The winners of each national category will go head-to-head with the winners of the other countries before the unveiling of the World Winners. World Golf Awards is the sister organisation of World Travel Awards, currently celebrating its 24th anniversary.