Dubai: Emirates Golf Club has officially launched night golf on the championship Faldo Course.
The opening enables golfers to enjoy a full round of championship golf in the heart of Dubai for the first time, as the Faldo course becomes the only fully floodlit 18-hole course in the UAE.
Open to the public and members alike with highly competitive rates the exciting development will extend play until midnight everyday of the week, with players able to tee off as late as 8pm for 18 holes and 10pm for 9 holes on the championship course.
"Since opening the first grass golf course in the region the Emirates Golf Club has played a leading role in promoting the game and helping to develop Dubai as a world-class golfing destination. The launch of night golf will bring the enjoyment of the game to even more people, offering a truly unique and memorable golfing experience for all," said Chris May, general manager, Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.
Revolutionise
The Faldo, a 7,348 yards Par 73 championship course, opened in 2006 following the redesign of the Wadi Course by golfing legend Nick Faldo, will be brought to life in the Dubai evenings by the very latest in lighting technology.
"Night golf has the potential to revolutionise the game within the UAE. Typically work constraints and limited tee off times means securing a round on a quality course in Dubai is a constant challenge. But with night golf we hope to make golf more accessible, especially in the summer months for those wishing to play in the cooler evenings", Andrew Whitelaw, Club Manager, Emirates Golf Club said.
