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A rising destination on the golfing map, renowned for notorious courses such as Abu Dhabi Golf Club, home to one of the most popular stops on the European Tour, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships, Gary Player’s ocean-front masterpiece Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and the Middle East’s only true links, Yas Links, Abu Dhabi has fast become a golfing mecca for golf travellers from all over the world. In additional to these world-class layouts, golfers are also afforded a real treat with soaring city skyline views at Abu Dhabi City GC, the unique sand golf experience at Al Ghazal GC and an oasis experience at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. Having hosted its 10th successive Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in January, Abu Dhabi Golf Club presents one of the most luxurious resort experiences available anywhere in the world of golf; working in unison with renowned worldwide golf resort management organization, Troon Golf the resort delivers a course that is always in impeccable condition regardless of the time of year. Just fifteen minutes from the city centre and twenty minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, this Peter Harradine designed masterpiece is perfectly located for domestic and international guests of all abilities. A rising destination on the golfing map A Par 72, the Championship Course features an undulating terrain meandering through pockets of palms and ornamental trees, shrubs with seven spectacular saltwater lakes. Off the course, situated majestically overlooking the venue, is the iconic Clubhouse, built in the shape of a falcon with its wings outstretched, which peers over the 18th green. The club’s floodlit 9-hole Garden course offers an intriguing proposition, via its Night Golf, to what is a truly spectacular resort. YOURCADDY MAG - ISSUE 06 | 57