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Golf Business Forum 2011
Golf and Social events


Golf Tournament and Networking Event

The Opening Golf Tournament and Networking Event, followed by the Welcome Reception Dinner, on Sunday April 17 was a great way to tee up a successful week in Dubai. The 4-ball Texas Scramble team competition, which is a fun and friendly format for players of all abilities, took place at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, voted one of the world’s ‘Top 100 Must-Play Golf Courses’.

The Dubai Creek championship golf course is situated within the grounds of Park Hyatt Dubai, on the shores of Dubai creek. The par-71 course, measuring 6,967 yards, is a memorable journey from the first tee to the 18th green. The manicured fairways are undulating, demarcated by mounds, date and palm trees, and also by water. Apart from the Creek, which comes into play on four holes, several lakes add to the beauty and difficulty of the course.

Click here for further information about the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.


Closing Golf Event

If a delegate did not have time for the Opening Golf Tournament, or just could not resist playing a second round in Dubai, there was the opportunity to take part in our Closing Golf Event on Tuesday April 19.

Our second golfing experience was hosted by the world renowned Emirates Golf Club, on the Faldo championship golf course.

A par-73, the course has proved to be as popular as its predecessor and lures players to the challenge of its 7,348 yards. A natural wadi running the length of the course comes in to play without being classified as a hazard , and along with Faldo's trademark tees and bunkers are combined with the naturally rugged terrain to create a unique golfing experience. 'The Faldo' has surpassed all of its expectations and is regarded as one of the finest courses in Dubai.

For more information about Emirates Golf Club please click here.


Gala dinner

The Golf Business Forum Gala Dinner is always an enjoyable, memorable event and an opportunity to spend quality time with new contacts.

Combining sumptuous food and wine, local cultural entertainment, unique performers and inspiring music, it was an Arabian night to remember.
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Moderator, Golf Business Forum, Co-founder Firstgolf Ltd.
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Stephen Lewis
CEO, Crown Golf
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Steve Mona
CEO, World Golf Foundation
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Don Riddell
News Correspondent, CNN
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Christopher May
Dubai Golf
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John Goldwyn
Director of Planning&Landscape, London, WATG
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CEO, National Golf Network
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Roger Moreland
COO, England Golf Partnership
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Gary Player
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Richard D. Centolella
Principal, EDSA
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Stephen Lewis
CEO, Crown Golf
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Tenniel Chu
Executive Director, Mission Hills, China
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Andrew Stanley
CEO, Golfbreaks.com
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Phil Lewin
Director, Club Car
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Annika Sörenstam
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Scott Ferrell
President, Gary Player Design
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President, Hurdzan/Fry Environmental Golf Course Design, ASGCA
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Managing Director, European Golf Design