GOLF CORPORATE HOSPITALITY
GOLF IN THE UK
Golf as
we know it today originated in the 15th Century on the East Coast of
Scotland in the Kingdom of Fife. The Gentlemen Golfers of Leith was
the first club formed in 1744, and they drafted some basic rules of
golf. The club was later renamed the Honourable Company of Edinburgh
Golfers, situated at the now world famous Muirfield Golf Course.
The first reference to golf in the historic town of St Andrews was
in 1552. In 1764 the 18-hole golf course was built, which has since
become the standard for golf worldwide. The famous clubhouse was
erected in 1854, and King William had previously bestowed upon the
club the name, 'Royal & Ancient'. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of
St Andrews (R & A) became the premier golf club because of its fine
course, the publication of its rules, its royal patronage, and its
promotion of the game of golf as a proper sport.
The Open Golf Championship is golf's oldest (1860) and most
prestigious championship. It is an event steeped in tradition and
heritage and no golfer can consider himself to be truly great until
he has won The Open. The golfer must overcome the weather and the
topography to be victorious. The Open golf championship is
indisputably special.
There are four main championships in golf, classified as 'the
Majors'. In addition to The Open there is the US Open, the US
Masters, and the US PGA. The US Open began in 1895 and although
sentiment has catapulted the Masters above it, it remains a greater
challenge to the golfer. The difficulty of many of the golf courses
has helped promote the US PGA as one of the most challenging golf
tournaments in the world. The US Masters, played at Augusta
National, is the most prestigious golf tournament in the USA, and is
an integral part of golf's heritage.
Despite the four 'Majors' the highlight of the golfing calendar
every two years is the Ryder Cup, fought between USA and Europe,
which brings forth great patriotism.
We only use the best and/or the officially appointed suppliers for
corporate hospitality at golf events. The great atmosphere enjoyed
within the hospitality facilities is legendary, with a proven golf
hospitality formula that includes the best locations, great cuisine
and impeccable service.
Rest assured that when you book your corporate hospitality
requirements with us you are booking with experts, as our suppliers
have over 20 years experience in providing the best corporate
hospitality at golf events worldwide.
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us for Golf Hospitality Packages
Dubai
has something for everyone: Beautifully manicured championship golf
courses; hotels which rank among the finest in the world; superb
cuisine; hundreds of kilometres of clean uncrowded beaches with
virtually guaranteed sunshine and flawless blue seas and sky , while
numerous bars and nightclubs cater to the night owls.
UAE has
established itself on the Golf world map too by playing host to a
number of world-class events. This wouldn't have been possible
without the establishment of a number of state-of-the-art golfing
facilities with plush greenery that attracts international stars.
The
Emirates Golf Association (EGA) is the organizer and promoter of
Golf in the UAE.
A number of golf courses have been established and hotels too have
their own. The Abu Dhabi 18 hole Golf course is located opposite Al
Raha beach. It is a 18 hole golf course with more than 100 hectares
of greenery, thousands of date palms and shrubs. The Abu Dhabi
Equestrian Club also has got a small golf course. The Abu Dhabi
Airport Golf Club is a sand course.
The Emirates Golf Club's remarkable architectural style, luxurious
interiors, its grass course with 36 championship holes has made it
the venue for the
Dubai Desert Classic Tournament which is a part of the ATP
European tour.
The Dubai
Golf and Racing Club at Nad al-Sheba is a floodlit 18 hole golf course
popular among busy executives and business members as it is open until
10 pm.
The Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club is a par 72 course with 6 man made
lakes, towering date palms and grass covered dunes.
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