Firstly thanks! to all our members and guests for your patience this past weekend as the course begins to recover from its Spring renovations. Martin and the team have once again done an exceptional job in executing the coring of 22 greens (including our practise areas).  With a lift in the temperatures and our fertility program in place be rest assured we will once again have the best kept lawn in Baku!
 
Fixture List – We are still awaiting updates from several key sponsors – some changes of dates are likely to occur, The planned IADC (oil and gas) Golf Day will most likely be postponed until later in the Golf season. Further announcements are due this next week, for now we have the start of the 2019 Medal Series this weekend and our F1 scramble to look forward to on Sunday 21 of April.
Greenkeepers' Revenge 2019
We clearly have some creativity within our GreenKeeping team as once again they set a formidable challenge for everyone to enjoy with our annual revenge tournament.  We done to all who chipped over pipes, tyres, nets and other obstacles before navigating pitch forks, extra holes, coffee cups, trailers and irrigation pipe to complete the hole. Congratulations to the team of David Kavanagh, Graham Beattie, Brian Knowles and Steve Baker who won through with a team total of 83 points. Runners up were the husband and wife pairings of Dale & Elaine McFadden and Iain & Alison Grant with 82 points.
 
Winning Team – each player will receive their Limited Edition Greenkeeper’s Revenge Trophy & 75AZN Gift voucher
Runners Up – each player will receive a 50AZN Gift Voucher
Nearest the Pin 5 – Huseyn Babazade - 50 AZN Gift Voucher
Nearest the Pin 13 – John Quinn - 50 AZN Gift Voucher
 
Further photos are available on our Facebook social media
Susan “ACE” Drummond
Well done to lady member Susan Dummond on adding her name to our “Hole in One” honours board with a perfect shot at the 5th hole. The purely struck 7 iron was played from the gold tees and is our first Hole in One of 2019. Anton Samsonov Golf Operations Manager pictured here awarding certificate 009 to Susan .
Medal Series 2019
This Sunday we will start our Dreamland Golf Club 2019 Medal Series. Be sure to sign up and we will arrange the draw with morning tee times. As with last year we will offer points to the leading 10 players in each handicap division 0 -21 & 22 -36. As well as monthly awards, the series Grand Final will be played on Sunday 20th of October 2019. The entry fee is free for all members, with an optional 5AZN if you wish to join the 2’s club. Good Luck to all!
Baku City Circuit Scramble 2019
We have the pleasure of introducing our next event on 21st of April at Dreamland Golf Club - The Baku City Circuit Scramble 2019 kindly sponsored and supported by Baku City Circuit. Format is 4 player team Scramble with  10:00 am Shotgun Start.
Dreamland Golf Club Members 2019 Match-play Championship Sponsored by Garmin Azerbaijan
Thanks to all who have entered our 2019 Matchplay Championship Please see the draw below with the first round games to be played by   Monday 13th of MAY.  The seeded draw will be updated with our Golf Genius software. As you enter the tournament website you will see it presented as a Left Side Draw and a Right Side Draw so you can track your progress. Please Note that for MATCHPLAY it is the responsibility of both players to arrange your match, please feel free to contact reservations to request the e-mail address of your opponent.      reservations@dreamlandgolfclub.com
 
When booking a tee time, please let us know that your intension to play a match, so our team can prepare scorecards with the number of strokes given or received during the game. 
Saturday 6th of April 2019 – Saturday Roll Up Results
Rainy playing conditions did not prevent 31 players to participate in last week’s Saturday Roll Up. Winner was Tofiq Afandizade with 3 under par 39 points. There was a tie for second place with Iain Grant, John Bruce and Leslie Tulleth all scoring 1 under par 37 points. It required us to look at their back nine scores. After a countback Iain and John had 19 back nine points, whereas Les hand only 18 pts. However, in order to determine the runner up, it further required us to look Ian and John’s back 6 points. After countback, Iain took second place with 13pts vs. John’s 10 inward points which were enough for him to take third place.
Last Saturday two players had 2s on their card. Wade Droney birdied the 10th hole and John Salins birdied the 13th hole – Well done to all.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Given the success of last years Dreamland Golf Club hospitality suite at Saturdays F1 race qualifying we have once again reserved the meeting room at the Hilton Hotel. Join us for an afternoon of racing with an open buffet and a beverage package to get close up action ahead of Sunday’s race. 20 tickets are available on a first come first served basis - AZN395 per person for the full program. Please contact General Manager Phil Jones –  philip.jones@dreamlandgolfclub.com  for more details.
2019 Season Calendar
We are pleased to share our Draft Calendar of events for the 2019 Golf Season. We have 90% confirmations on the dates for our key events and look forward to final confirmations ahead of April. In addition to those events listed we will launch the Garmin Dreamland Match Play event and continue to introduce Members Trips and Club Matches. Please feel free to contact the events team   events@dreamlandgolfclub.com   for further details.
ACADEMY NEWS
U.S. Masters Lesson Package
Head Professional Alex Day is offering a promotional package of  5 x 50 minute sessions plus a FREE 2 hour on course playing lesson for 550AZN . Emphasis during the sessions shall be placed on improved ball striking and course management skills. However, should you wish to work on developing other aspects of the game, Alex shall be happy to tailor a specific package to meet your needs. 
U.S. Masters Sweepstake
SOLD OUT - . Good Luck to all those who have drawn a player in our 2019 Masters Draw – here is a reminder of the prizes on offer, should your pick win through.
  • Tournament winner: 350 AZN
  • Runner up: 250 AZN. Amount will be split between players on the same score.
  • Best placed amateur: 75 AZN. Amount will be split between players on the same score.
  • Best placed European: 75AZN. Amount will be split between players on the same score.
  • Best placed Asian: 75AZN. Amount will be split between players on the same score.
  • Players making a hole in one: 75AZN. Amount to be split between any players making an ace
  • Wooden spoon (Worst score after 2 rounds) : 50 minute Performance Studio session with Head Professional Alex Day
  • Oldest player to make the weekend: 50 minute Performance Studio session with Head Professional Alex Day
Pre-Owned Clubs For Sale – More Stock Needed!
Please find below the link to our Pre–Owned selection of golf equipment which we have on offer with the Golf Academy Team. Alex, Kamran or Emma are delighted to allow you to trial any of the items at the Driving Range, as you can see many of the leading brands are featured. If you have any clubs that you wish to sell the team are happy to prepare valuations.
Join the Tisa Titans Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) annual ball with guest speaker and former international All Black legend, Zinzan Brooke, on 4th May 2019 at the Hyatt Regency, Guba Ballroom – Don’t miss out on this great event!
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