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Hi – Force Golf Day
Well done to all the guests of Hi-Force Hydraulic Tools who joined us in perfect playing conditions for their 2018 Golf Day.  Congratulations to go the following on course winners, Nearest the Pin on Hole 10 Giorgio Danieli, Nearest the Pin on Hole 17 Kevin David, Longest Drive on Hole 4 Robert O’Donoghue and Longest Drive on Hole 12 William Blanchard. We are delighted to announce the 2018 Champions as Vijay Paul, Kevin David, Eldar Kerimov and Ilgar Roust winning on a back nine hole countback with 90 team points. Commenting on the event Group Managing Director Kevin Brown “This is our 3rd annual golf day and we are pleased to see numbers increasing each year. To host and meet our customers is a special opportunity to thank them for their continued support to us as a company. The popularity of the day is such that we invited not only golfers but fellow team members and associates to join us and enjoy the hospitality of Dreamland Golf Club”.
EY 14th Annual Baku Triathlon – Dreamland
Please note that this Sunday 23rd of September we will host the EY 14th Annual Baku Triathlon here at Dreamland. The event which comprises a 500m swim, a 20km cycle and 5km run will start at the Sabis Sun International School with approximately 130 athletes taking part. Golfers joining us on Sunday morning may experience a slightly inconvenience with respect to the fact that some of our car parking will be occupied by runners waiting in the second transition area.   
WELL DONE!
The team enjoyed a special celebration this week as Parviz Muradov our Golf Operations Supervisor received the news that he has been awarded his CMAE Diploma in Golf Club Management. Attending the Club Managers Association of Europe’s Development Program since 2016, Parviz is the first Azerbaijani to receive this qualification which certifies the training he has received during his time working at Dreamland Golf Club. Phil Jones General Manager commented, “We are delighted to see all of Parviz’s hard work pay off, working and studying at the same time are not easy, so to achieve what he has done is incredible. Parviz continues to be a role model for members of his team who share his passion for operating golf clubs, we look forward to others following his path. Dr David Hume, Head of Sport and Tourism Department was very impressed with the work based assignment that Parviz submitted which again was a first for him as he has never assessed any candidates from Azerbaijan!
Dreamland Golf Club Member's Championship 2018
We are looking forward to hosting our 2018 Club Championships on the weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of September. The format is such that on the Saturday you may book your round at a tee time to suit and submit your scorecard upon completion of play. Scores are then calculated and a reverse draw will be published for the Sunday final round which will see the leaders tee off last. The categories for play are Gents with Handicaps 0.0 – 14.9 will play in the Golden flight (Stroke-play) full handicap Blue Tee’s. Ladies with Handicaps 0.0 – 13.0 will also play in the Golden flight (Stroke-play) full handicap Gold Tee’s. Gents with Handicaps above 15.0 recommended to play in Silver flight (Stableford) full handicap White Tees. Ladies with Handicaps above 13.1 will automatically play in the Ladies Flight (Stableford) full handicap Green Tees. There will also be a lowest Gross prize awarded within the Golden Flight which will be deemed to be the 2018 Club Champion.  
Saturday 15th of September 2018 – Saturday Roll Up Results 
Our weekly Saturday Roll Up took off with full pace again after a one week break due to the 2018 Azerbaijan Open. With the weather hot, with no wind 30 members used this chance to participate in the weekly Roll Up. Competition was tight at top of the leader board with 3 players – Juan Sierra, Stuart McLean and Rory O’Mahony – scoring 2 under par 38 points. It required us to look at their back nine scores. After countback Juan took first place with 21 points, Stuart took second place with 20 points and Rory’s 18 back nine points were enough for him to take third place.

Last Saturday was a record for the number of 2’s with 6 players achieving a Birdie on a par 3’s, so unfortunately not a huge pay-out for your member accounts. John Bruce birdied the 5th, Bruce Ferguson, Juan Sierra and William Blanchard birdied the 13th and Paul Winkle and Gary Green birdied the 17th hole to put a 2 on their scorecard. 
Medal Series 2018 - September Monthly Medal
On 23rd of September we will have seventh monthly medal of the year. Be sure to sign up and we will arrange the draw with morning tee times. Points will be on offer to the leading 10 players in each handicap division 0-21 and 22-36. As well as monthly awards the Grand Final of the medal series will be played on Sunday 21st of October 2018. The entry fee is free for all members, with an optional 5 AZN if you wish to join the 2’s club. Good Luck to all.
National Oil Workers Golf Day
Entries are now wait listed for any Oil and Gas companies looking to enter a team for this Saturdays 1pm shotgun start. We would like to extend our thanks to Ikhtiyar Akhundov General Director of BOS Shelf for his support in recognising this annual anniversary with a new golf event for our calendar. Further details can be obtained from  events@dreamlandgolfclub.com
Dreamland Golf Club vs Russia Golf Clubs
Dreamland GC vs Agalarov GC
On October 6th 8 members of Agalarov Golf Club will visit Baku to play against the members of Dreamland Golf Club. Tee times will be between 10:00-10:30am. If you would like to represent Dreamland Golf Club agains Agalarov GC, please contact Anton Samsonov, Anton.Samsonov@dreamlandgolfclub.com. Please note, priority will be given to players who represented Dreamland GC in Russia last month.

Dreamland GC vs Kazan GC
On same day, October 6th, 8 Russian players from Kazan also will travel to Baku to play with Dreamland Golf Club members. Tee times will be 11:20-11:50. If you would like to try yourself against Kazan players, then contact Anton Samsonov, Anton.Samsonov@dreamlandgolfclub.com
Vote For The Best Club In Azerbaijan 
As part of growing the exposure for Azerbaijan as a golf destination we are nominated as a finalist of 2018 World Golf Awards! Your vote matters! Please support us and cast your valuable vote for Dreamland Golf Club!
Qatar Trip
We are pleased to launch the sign up for any players wishing to join us in Qatar this November. For any players wanting to sample some warm golf at that time of year, it will be a fantastic trip to experience the best courses in Doha.
 
Friday 23rd of November – Late evening flight down to Doha – Check in at the Grand Hyatt Hotel
Saturday 24th of November – Education City Golf Club Doha – Due to open January 2019!
Sunday 25th of November – Doha Golf Club – home of the Qatar Masters (European Tour Event)
Sunday 25th of November – Return flight to Baku
 
We are confirming final costs through Qatar Airways and the Grand Hyatt Doha, however if you would like to register your initial interest please contact Anton Samsonov Anton.Samsonov@dreamlandgolfclub.com and we will update as soon as we have the full package price.
RYDER CUP Promotion
Dreamland Golf Club have teamed up with Super Stroke and received some limited edition 2018 Ryder Cup grips which are available for sale with our academy team. Due to the world wide demand for these grips were only able to secure 4 x European and 1 x USA styles as they are limited products. The grips are on sale from today priced 85AZN each including fitting, and can be purchased on a first come first reserved basis with Kamran Aliyev Academy Supervisor Kamran.Aliyev@dreamlandgolfclub.com
ACADEMY NEWS
Swing Tips from IMG’s Ryder Cup Stars
This weeks IMG Ryder Cup star we are highlighting is Alex Noren. Over the last two years no one in Europe can match Noren’s win record. Furthermore he is definitely one to watch in Paris next week since he already knows how to win at Le Golf National after becoming the HNA Open de France champion earlier this year.
One of the interesting things when watching Noren play is the exaggerated move he makes prior to making a full swing. 
Some of the key points to note from this rehearsal of the downswing are:
  • A squat
  • A large degree of hip rotation
  • Right elbow hinged and in front of the body
  • Right wrist in extension
Whilst these are all great moves to achieve great ball striking, Noren does not find these exact positions in reality when he makes an actual swing. However by performing this exaggerated pre swing movement gives him an extreme feeling of where he wants to be. 
Exaggerated moves are always encouraged by coaches in order for golfers to create new and improved body patterns. To discover what type of pre swing movements might help improve your swing mechanics please contact me on M: +994 50 983 8 172 or E: alex.day@dreamlandgolfclub.com
Foot Golf
To coincide with the football season getting underway this month we are offering a 2 for 1 promotion on all Monday evening rounds of Foot Golf. 
The game is played similarly to golf, with the exception that a football is used instead of a golf ball. Also the ball is kicked rather than hit with a club, and aimed towards an oversized hole in place of the usual golf hole. Our specially built 9 hole course at the Academy includes bunkers, trees, hills and water which should all be evaded to reach the hole.
It’s great fun for all the family!! Get your shooting boots on and come and have a crack at breaking the Dreamland course record. We’re open every Monday from 17:00-20:00
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.
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