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The Majlis Championship course
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original home of the Dubai Desert Classic and
the flagship course of Emirates Golf Club, The
Majlis Championship course is a challenging par
72, 7200-yard course. Sculptured around the original
tall desert dunes in 1987, The |
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| Majlis
was the first grass course in the Middle East
and takes its name from the Arabic for 'meeting
place'. Indeed, one of the most prominent features
on the course is the Majlis building itself, positioned
between the 8th and 9th holes.
The
8th hole, a par 4 dogleg is The Majlis' most
unusual hole. Stroke index 3 and playing a full
434 yards, it has the unusual distinction of
playing up-hill and requires a long, well directed
drive to leave a reasonable second shot to its
well protected green.
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The Wadi'
| Emirates
Golf Club's second Championship golf course was
opened in 1996 and was christened 'The Wadi',
taken from the Arabic for 'valley'. A landscaped
wadi between the 7th and 8th holes highlights
the traditional name given to the course. The
Wadi continues in the same vein as The Majlis
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and andscape.
Given the unenviable
task of competing with The Majlis, The Wadi
performs admirably and more than acquits itself.
Another challenging layout, The Wadi tempts
the average golfer with its space and large
greens, which are cleverly protected by fourteen
lakes and numerous bunkers. The Wadi is very
popular locally and eagerly lures players to
the challenge of its 7127-yards.
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