Makeover for the UAE's oldest golf club

Abu Dhabi City Golf Club will benefit from new two-tiered driving range

The Abu Dhabi City Golf Club has been relaunched following the upgrade of its Ian Scott Taylor designed nine-hole course and the addition of improved golf carts.

All nine holes have been enhanced with the construction of new fairways and greens.

Club manager Rhian Lobo said: “The newly-constructed golf greens are now offering a sterner test of golf. There are also more challenging tees — none more so than at the par three seventh. The green on the ninth hole has been moved to the edge of the water, thus creating a thrilling climax to the end of your round.

“Any shot finishing too short of the flag will almost certainly mean a watery death”.

CEO Shehab Al Hashemi added that it was not just the golf course that had been upgraded.

“The Abu Dhabi City Golf Club has purchased a fleet of new carts all equipped with Golf-Cart GPS.

Also, the UAE’s first two-tiered driving range is under construction and will allow players to practice in a shaded area. The two tiers have 36 bays — 30 of which are covered and equipped with fans. This change to the Abu Dhabi City Golf Club’s Academy will give members and guests the opportunity to practice all year round more conveniently,” said Al Hashemi.

Formerly known as The Abu Dhabi Golf & Equestrian Club since its foundation in 1976, the club has been renamed as part of its new look.