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The Majlis Championship course
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original home of the Dubai Desert Classic and the flagship course
of Emirates Golf Club, The Majlis Championship course is a challenging
par 72, 7200-yard course. Sculptured around the original tall
desert dunes in 1987, The Majlis was the first grass course
in the Middle East and takes its name from the Arabic for 'meeting
place'. Indeed, one of the most prominent features on the course
is the Majlis building itself, positioned between the 8th and
9th holes.
The 8th
hole, a par 4 dogleg is The Majlis' most unusual hole. Stroke
index 3 and playing a full 434 yards, it has the unusual distinction
of playing up-hill and requires a long, well directed drive
to leave a reasonable second shot to its well protected green.
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The
Wadi'
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Emirates
Golf Club's second Championship golf course was opened in
1996 and was christened 'The Wadi', taken from the Arabic
for 'valley'. A landscaped wadi between the 7th and 8th holes
highlights the traditional name given to the course. The Wadi
continues in the same vein as The Majlis with its undulating
fairways and landscape.
Given
the unenviable task of competing with The Majlis, The Wadi
performs admirably and more than acquits itself. Another challenging
layout, The Wadi tempts the average golfer with its space
and large greens, which are cleverly protected by fourteen
lakes and numerous bunkers. The Wadi is very popular locally
and eagerly lures players to the challenge of its 7127-yards.
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