Unique new Pro-Am event added to UAE golf calendar

Dubai: At Augusta National they play for a green jacket each April (pandemics notwithstanding). At the Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai and Arabian Ranches Golf Club this month, you can compete for Dubai’s answer to the most recognisable sports coat in all of sports in a new pairs event open to amateurs and UAE PGA professionals.

White Eagle LLC, a new multi-sport events company based in Dubai, is making its first foray into golf with ‘The Greensomes Open 2021, an event where the winning team will walk away in soon-to-be coveted Black Jackets. To be staged at the two Troon International-managed clubs on January 29 (Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai) and January 30 (Arabian Ranches Golf Club) respectively, the 36-hole strokeplay event will be played under the greensomes format. Greensomes is similar to foursomes, the difference being that both players tee off, select the best ball and then play alternate shots from there until the ball is holed. Pro-Am, Am-Am or even Pro-Pro. The makeup of your team for the inaugural ‘The

Greensomes Open 2021 supported by White Eagle’ is up to you. So too is where you’ll proudly sport your stylish Black Jacket in triumph afterwards. For professionals, there’s even a prize fund for the first and second Professional/ Professional team. “I am very excited for the launch of what we believe is a unique event,” said White Eagle CEO Marta Biswas. “We are looking forward to establishing it as a permanent feature in Dubai’s golfing calendar and are thrilled to be kicking off the inaugural edition at The Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai and Arabian Ranches Golf Club. They’re two wonderful courses we know participants chasing the first Black Jackets will enjoy. The inaugural event will also start the unique legacy of the Black Jacket being awarded to the overall champions. They’ll be invited next year to defend their title or do the formality of crowning the next year’s winners, similar to the Masters. It is a unique concept and something which is not yet here in any amateur tournament in UAE.”

Michael Neider, Cluster Director of Golf for Emaar’s trio of properties including the Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai, Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Dubai Hills Golf Club, has welcomed the new event. "On behalf of Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai, we are thrilled to be hosting the inaugural Greensomes Open Supported by White Eagle,” Neider said. “White Eagle has been a tremendous supporter of our golf clubs and this event, which is unique to the region will continue what has been a great relationship.”

Entries are open to amateurs with a valid handicap and UAE PGA members. To enter please contact Ian Balundo on ibalundo@arabianrachesgolf.ae

Greensomes Open 2021 supported by White Eagle

When & Where

Friday, January 29: Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai (Tee times from 7:00am-11:30am)

Saturday, January 30: Arabian Ranches Golf Club (Tee times from 9am-1:30pm)

Format

Greensomes: Both players tee off, select the best tee shot, then play alternate shots until the ball is holed. Teams can comprise Amateur/Amateur, Professional/Amateur or Professional/Professional.

Handicap Allowance

Greensomes Adjusted: Combined 60% of the lower handicap and 40% of the higher handicapper.

Entry Fee

Arabian Ranches Golf Club/Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai Members – AED 350 each

Arabian Ranches Golf Club/Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai Weekday Golf Members – AED 500 each

Dubai Hills Golf Club Member – AED 550 each

Troon Executive Card Member – AED 750 each

Emirates Golf Federation Member – AED 850 each

Visitors – AED 950 each

Professional – AED 300 each

Entry fee includes giveaways from J Lindeberg, breakfast and lunch at The

Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai (Jan.29), breakfast and presentation dinner at Arabian Ranches Golf Club (Jan. 30).

Prizes

Daily Gross & Net Prizes

Overall Gross & Net Prizes

Overall Net winners will be crowned the The Greensomes Open 2021 winners

A prize fund will also be awarded to the 1st & 2nd Professional/Professional team.

About White Eagle LLC

White Eagle LLC was founded in 2020. The Dubai-based company’s vison is to build a multisport platform, creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for both amateurs and professional athletes. To enter please contact Ian Balundo on ibalundo@arabianrachesgolf.ae

For more information, please contact: Marta Biswas CEO, White Eagle T: +971 52 95 191 33 E: biswas.marta@gmail.com