Competitor Information

The package will include:

-        4 nights at the Millennium Place Marina Hotel (based on twin / double share);

-        5 rounds of competitive golf on superb courses including three DP World Tour venues;

-        Golf course transfers;

-        Buggies shared between two each round - where permitted;

-        Complimentary range balls each day;

-        Prizes for each days competition – total prizes value in excess of £1500;

-        All five rounds count towards 2023 Orders of Merit;

Package prices:

Full package in a double / twin room (4 nights)                                              £1,781

Single supplement (4 nights)                                                                          £320

Non golfer (4 nights) sharing a double / twin room                                         £350

Additional night in a single room                                                                    £160

Additional night in a double / twin room                                                         £80pppn

Golf only – including course transfers (5 rounds)                                          £1,459

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE PRICES ARE BASED ON AN EXCHANGE RATE OF 4.50 AED / £.  IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAKE A SURCHARGE IF THERE IS AN APPRECIABLE CHANGE IN EXCHANGE RATES.

Golf Courses:

Mon 30th         Els Club                                                     11.36 - 13.04

Tue 31st          Dubai Creek                                              10.00 - 11.38                            

Wed 1st          Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates        10.10 - 11.30       

Thu 2nd          Majlis Course, Emirates GC                       07.30 shotgun start

Fri 3rd           Trump International GC                              10.00 - 11.50

Accommodation:

Accommodation at 4* Millennium Place Marina will include 4 nights arriving on Monday 30^th January based on twin / double room occupancy with Buffet breakfast. Rooms based on Superior Room with possible upgrades to Deluxe Room with balcony (subject to supplement and availability).

One of the newest, most unique hotels in the city, Millennium Place Marina is a 4-star hotel where modern comfort meets personalised service. Set in a convenient location in Dubai Marina, the hotel is walking distance from the Dubai Metro Station (DMCC), Dubai Marina Mall and the beach.

Golf course transfers:

Daily Draw:  The draw for the first two rounds will be on the website by 5pm on Friday 27 January. The draws for the last two rounds will be made in score order.

If you have any requests for early / late tee times in round 1 & 2 please use the message facility in your Locker / account and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

Format:  The scoring format each day will be individual Stableford with 95%  handicap allowance. All five rounds will count towards the 2023 Orders of Merit.

Handicap:  All five rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will NOT automatically be forwarded to England Golf.  You MUST return your daily scores to your golf club and the easiest way to do this is to forward the email from Golf Genius, which you will receive after each round and which provides details of your scores.

GAGT Overseas Handicap System (OHA):  Where appropriate handicaps will be adjusted after each round in line with the GAGT OHA system which is based on the CONGU handicap system prior to the introduction of WHS, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

The GAGT OHA system will take precedence over any adjustments made by a player’s home club so that everyone is operating on the same system as some clubs are slow to update overseas scores.

Prizes:  There will be prizes for the leading three scores each day.

To avoid any excess baggage charges prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the 2022 Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1^st - £100, 2^nd - £70, 3^rd - £50       Overall vouchers:  1^st - £175, 2^nd £150, 3^rd - £125.

Range balls:  Range balls are included each day.

Buggies: Shared buggies are included at each course (excluding Majlis - walking only).

Scoring format:  Play will be predominantly in fourballs for all five days.  The scoring format will be Individual Stableford with 95% of Course Handicap allowance.  The maximum handicap limits will be 24 for men and 30 for ladies.

Tees:  TBC – depending on conditions on the day

Local Rules: Local Rules on the scorecard will be in play in addition to the R&A Rules of Golf.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £50 (£10 per round) which will be split evenly between a 2’s and competition sweep per round.  The sweep will be paid out each day 

Nearest the Pin: There will be two Nearest the Pin competitions per round.

Order of Merit: Merit points will be awarded for all five rounds. You will need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points.

Shorts:  Ankle length socks are acceptable at each course, shorts must be tailored.

GPS & Range finding equipment: The use of GPS range finding devices is permitted on the Tour.