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Dreamland Golf Club enjoyed a truly European Tour atmosphere this past weekend, with our first ever Two-Day Club Championship. Sixty six members competed in the various flight categories which included our lowest handicap players battling it out for the overall Gross - 2017 Club Champion title. After the scores from Day One were published, the draw was made in reverse order with players who scored similar competing in the same group. With windy conditions on Sunday, the leading players teed off last around 11.30am from tee 13, for what would be a nervous game for many.

For the Club Championship Final round the hole configuration was changed with 12 green now becoming 18 offering players a risk reward finish. As the early morning scorecards were recorded the finishers assembled on the patio terrace to increase the excitement of watching others close out their championship. Congratulations goes to our 2017 Dreamland Golf Club Champion Robert O’Donoghue with gross scores of 77+83 Total 160, Rob also lead the Net section of the Golden Flight however based on his Gross Score taking precedent the Flight was awarded to Sean Harrison with Net 72+71 Total143. Winning the Runner-up prize, was Bruce Munroe Ferguson tied also on a Net143 with 69+74 (countback Day Two). The Silver Flight (hcp 15.0 – 28.0) was won by Jim Corbally 34pts+35pts Total 69pts with runner up Graham Beattie 34pts+33pts Total 67pts.

Despite some early nerves there were some excellent performances in the Ladies Flight with scores improving on Day Two. Well done to our 2017 Ladies Champion Janet Dutnall 25pts+34pts Total 59pts followed by Runner Up Leona Paterson with 24pts+29pts Total 53pts winning on a countback with her final day points.

A BIG thank you goes to General Manager Anar Mikayilov and the Hard Rock Café team for providing a selection of tasty bites for players to enjoy whilst watching the final groups complete their rounds. With the new Porsche Panamera on show we would like to thank Porsche Center Baku and its marketing director Zaka Alibayov for supporting our first Championship with beautifully designed trophy plates and golf gifts from the Porsche collection. The event was concluded with some refreshing sundowner’s cocktails compliments of Organika Vodka and its manager Rufat Asadullayev who presented a bottle of their premium spirit to each winner.

In summing up the weekend, Anton Samsonov PGA Professional & Golf Operations Manager “The course set up was perfect with the 12 ^th green becoming the 18 ^th , it really gave players the chance to risk it and hit over the water. What a show! What a game! Members got to see it all, from a few short shots into the water and other players missing short putts as the pressure mounted. We look forward to growing the game further and seeing more players compete in next year’s event”

Click here for Dreamland Club Championship Day 1 Results

Click here for Dreamland Club Championship Day 2 Results

Click here for Dreamland Club Championship Overall Results

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Inter Club Match

We are pleased to announce that Dreamland Golf Club will host its first match with Ambassadori Golf Club who will visit us from Georgia on Saturday 21 ^st and Sunday 22 ^nd of October. We are looking for 10 players who will be available to play matches on both the Saturday and Sunday. With a Ryder Cup feel to it, Day One will start with morning Fourballs, following by the afternoon Foursomes matches. For those that haven’t played foursomes it’s a great format whereby you and your partner play one ball, hitting alternate shots on every hole.

The teams will then gather for a meal on the Saturday evening before the final day singles matches on the Sunday. Players from ALL handicap divisions are welcome to sign up with a return match planned for April 2018 in Georgia!

**In the event of more than 10 players signing we will announce the team on a first sign up basis, with a reserve list in operation.

Click here to register for Inter Club Match

Dreamland Anniversary Tournament

To recognise the clubs 2 ^nd birthday we have decided to keep with the team format however add a little more pressure to each player. On Sunday 8 ^th of October we will play a stableford format with 3 scores from the team of 4 players to count on each hole. An 11.00am shotgun start, with a host of on course side contests for the round will be followed by a BBQ and of a slice of Birthday Cake!

Click here to sign up to Dreamland Anniversary Tournament

i2offshore Medal Grand Final

Be sure to round off your season in style with our Final Medal Series to be held on Sunday 15th of October, we look forward to announcing our 2017 Champions soon.

Click here to sign up to i2offshore Medal Grand Final - 15 October

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Dreamland Members’ Match-play Championship

sponsored by Porsche Center Baku

We congratulate our finalists Alan Brew and William Blanchard for reaching the final of Dreamland Members' Match-play Championship. Due to work schedules the match has been planned for 22nd of October. Good Luck to both finalists!!!

Click here to view Porsche Match-play draw

AGRONOMY UPDATE

BY SUPERINTENDENT MARTIN MCGAVOCK

As soon as the final Club Championship putt was holed, the team began the seasonal on course renovations. It was a productive first day yesterday with the entire front nine and practise greens cored and top dressed with new sand. With the forcast of some rain later this week Martin has had to amend the schedule and start the back nine coring today (a day early) so that we can be sure to get the top dressing sand in place whilst we have dry conditions. Apologies for those players joining us today to play the front nine, as surfaces will be slightly more sandy than we had hoped for.

Tuesday 26 ^th of September

Holes 1 – 9 OPEN FOR PLAY

Holes 10 – 18 CLOSED for Renovation

Wednesday 27 ^th of September

Holes 1 – 9 OPEN FOR PLAY

Holes 10 – 18 CLOSED for Renovation

Thursday 28 ^th of September

Holes 10 – 18 OPEN FOR PLAY

Holes 1 – 9 CLOSED for Renovation

Friday 29 ^th of September

FULL Course Open

Academy News

Congratulations to Nabi Efendi on his victory in this year’s Junior National Matchplay Championship. We were delighted to present Nabi with the trophy, and Huseyn with the runner up trophy, during this weekends Club Championship prizegiving. Nabi was victorious in a closely fought match with Huseyn played over 18 holes on the Championship course, coming out on top with a 4&3 victory. Well done to both players, who have shown great commitment and enthusiasm over the year, in reaching the final. With continuous hard work and effort I am sure both Nabi and Huseyn have a bright future ahead in golf. We will continue to grow the game for junior golf and hope to see others pushing through over the next year to challenge for some great trophies like this.

BIG ACADEMY EVENT COMING UP FOR ALL YOU FOOTBALL FANS ….

Delighted to launch our Academy “Footgolf" challenge on Friday 13 ^th October from 6pm in the evening. Trust me this is great fun, can be played quickly and is a real challenge. Michael and team highly recommend trying this out … and may also join in for a “wee challenge” the staff game. For this event we will do an individual format for some real excitement so let’s get out there and speak to all your friends and co-workers who love football. This is a great opportunity to bring non golfers also to the club. A great relaxed friendly evening for all to enjoy. The total cost will be 20azn per person, to include the use of the footballs and a special “Footgolf Cocktail” to keep you all hydrated. Please sign up to this event throught the link below and for any questions relating to footgolf prices and dates moving forward please contact [email protected] Please all be aware that the driving range and lessons will not be available on this evening during the Footgolf event.

Please click here to register to Members Footgolf Event

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