Dear Members,
We trust everyone is keeping safe and well, for those who traveled we hope that you will not be too disrupted with the current situation in certain areas of Europe. Meanwhile in Baku the weather has been good for golf with members taking the opportunity to enjoy the final days of 2020. Well done to the Saturday day morning crew who played a social two player scramble, results below.

As we move in 2021 our Membership team will be in contact to discuss the best membership type to suit your current situation. The majority of members have time to decide as we have honored the course closure from April and July 2020 for certain categories.
Holiday Opening Times
We will remain open for Golf this coming weekend, adhering to the Quarantine measures in place for Azerbaijan. Our first tee time will be 10.00am however we will use both the 7th and 16th Tee’s to start players as quick as possible. Please book your time online or with reservations@dreamlandgolfclub.com – we look forward to seeing you in 2021!
Boxing Day 2 Player Scramble
Congratulations to our Saturday Morning crew who organized a Boxing Day two player scramble, where pair were randomly drawn from a hat. Played under the new World Handicap System guidelines the team handicap was calculated by taking 15% of the Highest Hcp and 35% of the Lowest.  The format obviously suited our winners Bryan Thomas and Nick Hore with score of 75 Gross, 67.3 net. Lee Henderson and John Quinn took second place with Gross 74, 68.6 net. David Kavanagh and Angus Wood pairing took third place with Gross 82, net 70.7 – Well done to all!
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 announcement the following measures we will remain FULLY OPEN TUESDAY – SUNDAY with the following amendments to our operation.
 
  • GOLF COURSE - OPEN for Exercise (Golf Play) MEMBERS & MEMBER GUEST ONLY – bookings online or by contacting reservations@dreamlandgolfclub.com
  • 7th Tee - Groups using a Buggy for a suggested 2 hour program of 9 Holes of Golf
  • 16th Tee will accommodate Dreamland residents / Members with approvals and are not impacted by the 3 hour SMS permission
  • PLAYERS are asked to play ready golf at all times and are encouraged to play in smaller 2 ball groups to support speed of play.
  • GOLF SHOP – AVAILABLE for online requests - retail@dreamlandgolfclub.com
  • GOLF ACADEMY / DRIVING RANGE – CLOSED (Lesson appointment to be made by contacting  academy@dreamlandgolfclub.com)
  • LOCKER ROOM – CLOSED
  • CLUBHOUSE ACCESS – CLOSED (Wash Rooms and Take Away Drinks and Beverage Service available)
  • DREAMLAND GOLF HOTEL - OPEN – (In Room Dining Dinner & Breakfast / Take Away Available) please e-mail 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 Draw 2020 - Congratulations!
Well done to all our Winter Draw winners, your prize can be collected from our Emma and Naza at the shop.  
Dear Members,

We are pleased to share that from Monday 7th of December we have moved to the World Handicap System (WHS). In the following newsletter we will summarize the main points as well as showing a quick comparison between your previous EGA (European Golf Association) and your new starting WHS Hcp.

A few summary points:
  • Your WHS Hcp is administered through Golf Genius and Handicap Server, systems we have had in place for the last 3 years.
  • Azerbaijan has taken certain recommendations in setting up the WHS. We have considered ourselves an emerging golf market and therefore we wish to accept as many cards as possible so that new players can establish their Handicap Index quickly.
  • Your handicap is now based on your last 20 scores submitted. Please consider that your most recent round of golf will be shown as your 1st round and your most distance round of golf as your 20th game.
  • If you have been playing well in your last 15 games, be prepared that with 5 further good rounds your handicap index may reduce significantly.
  • If you have experienced a poor run of form but you remember cards 20 19 18 were very good – once these are discarded your handicap index may increase significantly.
  • If your handicap index has stayed the same it would suggest that you are consistently playing to your correct figure.
  • You can now check new WHS Hcp index with our slope rating chart to give your course handicaps White/Blue tees (Gents), Green/Gold tees (Ladies).
  • READ the summary brief guide we have attached below. It shows important things like – When a score is deemed valid for submitting, how your HCP index is calculated depending on the number of scores that are valid in the system, the NEW Hcp allowances for the various formats that we host here at Dreamland, Stableford and Texas Scramble for example.
  • Extra READING – consider the expanded document with a host of questions and answers. A printed copy of which will be available at the main Golf Reception and the Golf Academy Reception.
  • Players are asked to submit completed round scores (signed by a marker, no gimmes kicks or throws, with the tee box of the day shown). These scores are to be posted in the Scorecard box by the events notice board in the locker room lobby.
The new WHS handicap measures will NOT stop or improve:-
  • Course Etiquette – please support our new Superintendent Andrew Ikstrums and his team who have a busy winter season ahead in developing the course further. Repair Pitchmarks, rake bunkers and don’t park golf carts too close to the Greens and Tees.
  • Handing in completed CORRECTLY filled in Scorecards.  Please take the time to review the players name, scores entered in the correct boxes and signatures confirmed for the Marker. Too often we see roll up cards that don’t correlate to the correct player.
  • The new system will help us catch the bandits!!!  Here at Dreamland we see 25 Hcp players winning longest drive competitions! :) :) :)
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. 
New Year Menu
We are delighted to extend our Dreamland Residents our New Year Menu offer for the coming days. Simply e-mail Hilal Hilal.Qeniyev@dreamland.az for more details or to reserve an order. 
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.
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 |