Dear Members,

It was great to see so many players enjoying the last weekend of January, despite a couple of cooler snowy days the weather has remained perfect for Golf. Read on for a host of updates including the chance to enter our IMG Trophy which was postponed from November due to quarantine.
Nick Hore’s Big “50”
A special thanks to friends and family of Nick who joined him to celebrate his 50th Birthday this past weekend. Leading the scramble scores with a Nett 57.40 was the team of Chris Wood-Woolley, Tony Triggs, Michael Young, Jack McCracken. Runners Up were Alisdair Still, Andrew Hulston, Philip Burns, Kenny Martin with a gross 73 net 58.80. On course prizes were awarded to Ilgar Ahmadov - Nearest the Nick’s Drive Hole 1, David Kavanagh Nearest the Pin Hole 5, George Ball Nearest the Pin Hole 13 Leo Troup Nearest the Pin Hole 17 with Callum Stewart winning the Nearest the Pin in two shots on Hole 11.
IMG Trophy (Rearranged From November)
Ahead of our 2021 season we wish to host the 2020 IMG Trophy which was sadly postponed from November last year due to the Quarantine. Played in pairs as a tee time arranged draw the competition will take place on Sunday 21st of February as better ball stableford - 85% Course Handicap. Maximum index for men is 36.0 - 41 from White tees, Maximum index for women is 36.0 - 38 from Green tees. Sign up below to enter your pair
DREAMLAND GOLF CLUB – COVID Statement
Whilst maintaining our existing measures of cleaning and disinfection on a regular basis, we continue to monitor and Test our Operations team for the safety of all. We ask guests to be respectful of the measures in place and act responsibly at ALL TIMES. 
Dreamland Management
 
In line with the announcements we are OPEN TUESDAY – SUNDAY offering the following services.
 
  • We will continue to operate from the Golf Academy and Dreamland Golf Hotel for Food & Beverage services until 1st of APRIL 2021. After which time we hope to have the clubhouse terrace available.
  • The Driving Range will OPEN ON WEEKENDS ONLY FROM Saturday 30th January.  FOR WEEK DAYS THE ACADEMY PAR 3 course will be open daily until 18.00pm. (Lesson appointment to be made by contacting  academy@dreamlandgolfclub.com).
  • GOLF COURSE – MONDAY CLOSED - OPEN MEMBERS / GUESTS and VISITORS welcome bookings online or by contacting reservations@dreamlandgolfclub.com
  • GOLF SHOP – AVAILABLE for online requests and sales on Weekends - retail@dreamlandgolfclub.com
  • LOCKER ROOM – CLOSED
  • CLUBHOUSE ACCESS – CLOSED (Wash Rooms and Take Away Beverage Service only)
  • DREAMLAND GOLF HOTEL –  OPEN – please email Gulnara.Asadova@dreamlandgolfhotel.az for details
**The above situation may be reviewed at any time in line with changes to the current Quarantine measures. 
ARRIVAL
  • Access through the MALL entrance – ONLY WITH TEE SHEET BOOKING
  • Each guest will have their temperature checked and Vehicle Baggage Check at the GATEHOUSE. Any person (Member or Employee) recording a temperature of 38 degree will not be allowed access to the property. If you are feeling unwell with a temperature we ask that you please STAY HOME.
  • Travel through Dreamland Access Barriers to the GOLF ACADEMY CAR PARK.
  • ARRIVE - 10 minutes before your game to the GOLF ACADEMY – Your Golf Equipment will be prepared for READY GOLF
  • Proceed to the GOLF COURSE without delay – 7th Tee (finishing on Hole 6)
  • Upon Completion of your game you can leave Dreamland within the shortest time possible to avoid interaction with fellow guests.
 
SAFETY MEASURES
We have the following safety measures in place at Dreamland, for Golf Members and Employees.
  • The wearing of a MASK IS COMPULSARY AT ALL TIMES including your during Your Game!
  • Social distancing is a MUST – maintaining a 2 metre distance is crucial AT ALL TIMES.
  • Hand washing and sanitizing is VITAL– we have stations in place for this to happen.
  • Always follow the hygiene instructions and disinfect or wash your hands before and after the game, avoid touching your face, mouth, eyes.
  • No contact with playing partners (replace 18th-green handshake with shoe bumps, elbow bumps, or Namaste bow….)
Winter Hours of Operation – CURRENT
Please see our amended LOW SEASON operational timings.
Lesson appointment to be made by contacting  academy@dreamlandgolfclub.com
Dear Members,

Thanks to all that signed up so far, Andrew has agreed to run the below with the prizes distributed each week or month as cash prizes.
 
We are delighted to announce that Andrew Ikstrums our SuperIntendent will be putting together a “Dreamland Fantasy European Tour League” to following this season. We know that many members have their own leagues with friends around the world however, so we thought we would create our own here in Baku.
 
Depending on the number of sign up’s we hope to award prizes per week or month – for players with most accumulated points each week or month as well as the end of season Race to Dubai fixtures.  Below are details of the concept.

One time sign-up fee of 100AZN – which goes to form the seasonal pot which sits with the Club Event fund. Once all entries are confirmed we will issue a list and show the weekly and end of season prize payouts which will be paid out from Andrew as cash prizes.
 
The format for league is managed by the European Tour – see below for details.
 
  • Select a team of six golfers for each week of the 2021 European Tour schedule, starting with the Omega Dubai Desert Classic (28-31 January 2021). Your team will then accumulate points based on the official Race to Dubai points earned by your players in the 2021 European Tour events.
  • Key game information is as follows: Select a team of six golfers / From your chosen six players, nominate a captain (no vice-captain) / Your captain will have his points doubled 
  • Follow the link to sign up and join, League name – Dreamland Golf Club, League Pin – VkGO6QBlaZ - https://fantasyrace.europeantour.com/game/selectteam
  • To register or any information please email me Andrew.ikstrums@dreamlandgolfclub.com or whattsapp +994 554147767 to join our whattsapp group for weekly updates and banter.
More the merrier and lets have some fun with the upcoming European Tour Season.
2021 Membership Questions & Answers
When is my 2021 Membership payment due?
For the majority (our 2020 12month members) your renewal date will be the 1st of March 2021. Our membership team will be offering you a 10month membership till the 31st of December. This honors our commitment to support during the months of closure April & July.
10 month individual membership – 4175 AZN
 
What happens if I cannot commit to a 10 month membership?
We fully understand and are here to support. The options would then be to join and pay monthly (new for 2021) for March, April, May & June at a fee of 599AZN per month. From the 1st of July you would pay the second installment of the 2021 6 monthly membership which is 2750AZN. It’s obviously financially more expensive however it may give you peace of mind knowing you are not committed till the end of 2021.
 
Are Corporate Memberships Available in 2021?
Absolutely, however it is worth noting that due to the reduced number of golfers within certain companies, we are aware that some corporate clients will not renew in 2021. For those members previously within a corporate agreement, we will offer you the flexibility of the individual memberships options above. 
With Corporate memberships headed up by nominated Directors, we will ask them to submit the names of their corporate nominee’s to our membership team who then move forward with the final membership contract and company invoice.
 
10 month Corporate Director – 4175 AZN
10 month Corporate Nominee – 3725 AZN
 
Will Member Guest Vouchers still be offered?
For those members with 2020 guest vouchers, we have extended their validity until the 28th of February 2021 after which time they will expire. For 2021 we have allocated vouchers based on a 10 month membership, see below.
 
10 months Individual Members – 2 vouchers
6 month Individual Members – 1 voucher
10 month Corporate Director – 3 vouchers
10 month Corporate Nominee – 2 vouchers
 
Will tournaments and events be played in 2021?
It’s our aim to get back to competitive golf for all to enjoy. As you know our priority has to be simply to stay open and work through the governments Covid 19 guidelines to protect all.  As Azerbaijan announces new measures we will be the first to launch what we can, when we can. Currently we are not in the position to host any events or gatherings, however small social distance tee time golf is working for us. 
 
What is my new World Handicap System – Handicap Index? Do I need a Hcp?
We encourage ALL members and AIGS society members to submit cards so that we can track your latest (20 rounds) in the Handicap Software. Every member and guest is asked to have a current WHS recognized handicap. Should you not wish to join Dreamland Golf Club, then an A.I.G.S membership is a great option for some great fun and friendly competitions, contact martin.docherty@socarcape.az or alistair.macduff@socarcape.az for society membership.
 
As you are seeing from the first months, your handicap can change almost on a weekly basis. This is not something exclusive to Dreamland, it is happening at all clubs worldwide. We ask that you keep entering scores so that things will settle in time for the competitions! For further details check the link below or contact events@dreamlandgolfclub.com for further details. 
Saturday 30th of January 2021 – Saturday Roll Up Results
Our members’ favourite tournament weekly Saturday Roll Up resumed last week after month long quarantine break with new WHS handicapping rules. Players will now receive 95% handicap allowance to play in the Stableford tournaments.
 
Due to cold and wet weather playing conditions, only 19 members participated in last week’s Saturday Roll Up. Winner was Les Tulleth with 1 under par 37 points. There was a tie for second and third places, with 3 players – Tony Triggs, Alisdair Still and John Bruce – scoring level par 36 points. It required us to look at their back nine scores. After countback Tony took 2nd place with 21pts and Ali took 3rd place with 18 back nine points. John’s 17 back nine points were not enough for them to be among the winners. No one had a 2 on their scorecard, so we have roll over for this week’s Saturday Roll Up.
NEW! 19 Restaurant Menu – Dreamland Golf Hotel  
We are pleased to announce a host of new dishes for members and guests to enjoy at our 19 Restaurant at the Dreamland Golf Hotel. Currently open Monday - Friday for dining whilst during weekends we can only offer takeaway service due to the current quarantine measures in place.  We will also operate the beverage cart on course at peak times.

19 Restaurant Clubhouse Lounge – Currently we are operating a BEVERAGE service ONLY from this Bar Lounge Area – ALL food is served or collected from the Dreamland Golf Hotel
Azerbaijan International Golf Society Winter Eclectic
We are pleased see the AIGS members supporting the Winter Eclectic series which runs from 1st November until 28th of February. FREE to enter for AIGS members, each player will have the chance to complete ONE Eclectic of 8 rounds in a bid to record their best score at each hole. Follow the links below for updates and the chance to win the below prize vouchers. Good Luck to All!!!
CARDS MUST BE COLLECTED BEFORE YOUR GAME and Submitted to the SCORECARD BOX at either the ACADEMY or GOLF INFORMATION DESK after SIGNING.
Course Update
Just like that it is February and spring is just around the corner. This week we are finilising a few turfing and odd jobs from our winter plan around the academy, hotel and landscape areas. We have commenced a foliar fertiliser programe on the greens this week. This will start to activate some new leaf growth and help drive the roots deeper into the soil profile prior to spring renovations for a much quicker recovery.
Hole 6 and 16 lake with the island is another big project on the to do list and looking forward to seeing some activity here this week. Hoping to have this project finished by the end of the month and a new look to complete these holes.
Poa Annua eradication trials have been a succesful. Photos below show three stages of the trial. Next will be to aerate and scarify these areas, followed by re seeding with Poa Pratensis / Kentucky Blue grass.
Finally please continue to repair your pitch marks on the greens and please fill your divots with either sand or divot sod removed from playing your shot.

Have a good week and happy golfing!
Golf Training Camp
Calling any players who would like to spend some time in Turkey in March then please consider a Golf Camp hosted by PGA Professional’s Anton Samsonov & Andrew McNabola (organiser of Turkish Airlines World Golf Challenge and ambassador to Gloria Golf Hotels)  The PGA Professionals host daily clinics and on course playing experiences for 6 hours per day in groups of 1 PGA pro and 3 amateurs. Prices include accommodation at the luxury Gloria Golf Resort Belek with all-inclusive package.
 
WEEK ONE Dates 01.03.21 - 08.03.21
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Gloria Golf Hotel included
Airport pick up and drop off
All inclusive package in the hotel
1.750 EURO DBL pp
1.950 EURO SGL
 
WEEK TWO Dates 09.03-14.03
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
4 days of 6 hours of tuition including Driving Range and Golf Course Experience in groups of 1 PGA pro and 3 amateurs
Gloria Golf Hotel included
Airport pick up and drop off
All inclusive package in the hotel
1.250 EURO DBL pp
1.450 EURO SGL
 
Contact Anton directly for more info and bookings on Anton@SamsonovGolf.com or WhatsApp number +79264138686
Online Tee Sheet EZLinks
For those members who wish to register, please refer to the advice notes in the below link as always our team are on hand to help  reservations@dreamlandgolfclub.com
Dreamland Golf Club | +994 (0) 12 404 7 404 | reservations@dreamlandgolfclub.com |