It was a fun weekend at the Golf Academy as we offered players the chance to try the new PXG and Cobra ranges. Congratulations to everyone who took advantage of meeting the E Golf fitting team from Dubai and the preferred discounts offered during each appointment. It won’t be long till your new equipment is assembled and with you in Baku! For those who missed this weekend, we look forward to another PXG fitting day in September. Meanwhile back with our tournament calendar, unfortunately our Summer Fairmont event has been postponed at the sponsors request. We will therefore focus on the IMG pairs event which is always a great battle on Sunday 25th of August and this week's (rearranged) Black Tee challenge. 
Anton and the team of members have flown to Moscow to play a series of matches this weekend, we wish them the best of luck!
2019 Azerbaijan Open
Thanks to everybody for the interest shown to the 2019 Azerbaijan Open which will be staged here at Dreamland Golf Club on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of September. We are currently confirming the final list of registered teams and will update ALL players who may be currently waitlisted. For any corporate companies wishing to discuss branding or further sponsorship opportunities this is great opportunity to be part of a fantastic weekend of golf in Baku. For further details e-mail Parviz Muradov Golf Operations Supervisor:
Gleneagles Scotland – International Pro AM
The Dreamland Team of Richard Mackie, Craig Dunn, Phil Jones (General Manager) and Gerry Dunn (Insch GC) have just returned from playing in the annual Gleneagles International Pro Am held at the luxury Scottish resort. Host to the 2019 Ladies Solheim Cup (Europe v USA) the manicured estate offers 3 championship courses named the Kings, Queens and the PGA Centenary (Venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup). The week started with a practise game, then tournament rounds on the Queens, PGA with the final day played on the iconic Kings Course. With welcome reception evening and themed Gala Dinner prize giving it was a memorable week for all teams which included players from Great Britain and Ireland, Spain, USA, Italy.  For the Dreamland team it was a chance to see courses which were set up for tournament play with tight narrow fairways and some brutal rough (nothing like the 10cm rough we enjoy here!). 
Commenting on the week, “The Pro Am was a fantastic opportunity to enjoy all that Gleneagles offers from the Golf courses, the luxury hotel, not to mention a meal in one of Scotland’s finest restaurants Andrew Fairlie, a 2 Michelin star dining experience. Meeting the other 22 teams and talking about Azerbaijan helps us to increase awareness and spread the word. Judging by the standard of play from the teams and the winning tour professional Daneil Young on -13 for the 3 rounds it means a lot of practise ahead of 2020!” commented Phil Jones. For anyone interested in a stay at Gleneagles please contact PGA Matthew Reid and mention Dreamland GC - matthew.reid@gleneagles.com it really is hospitality at its finest.
Medal Series 2019 - August Monthly Medal
Congratulations to all whom participated in the Dreamland Golf Club Monthly Medal Series - August. As we start approaching the final stages of our 2019 series, the top of leader board for both division becomes much more competitive. Wade Droney is dominating Division 1 with 36 points, followed by Craig Dunn, 22 points. Eldar Kerimov has a narrow lead on Division 2 with 35 points with Michael Paterson trailing him with 31 points.
 
1st Place (hcp 0-21) GOLD MEDAL –  Wade Droney , gross 83, net 69
2nd Place (hcp 0-21) SILVER MEDAL – Craig Dunn, gross 88, net 71, after countback.
3rd Place (hcp 0-21) BRONZE MEDAL –  Dean McEwan, gross 85, net 71
 
1st Place (hcp 22-36) GOLD MEDAL – David Hamilton , gross 102, net 69
2nd Place (hcp 22-36) SILVER MEDAL – Ian Allan, gross 95, net 70
3rd Place (hcp 22-36) BRONZE MEDAL – Marco Colombo, gross 94, net 71, after countback.
 
Nearest the Pin on 13th Hole – Craig Dunn - 50 AZN shop voucher
Two’s Club  - Last Sunday 3 players had 2s on their card. Graham Beattie birdied the 10th, Robert McEwan and Elman Rzayev birdied the 17th hole to share the 2s Club prize fund - 53.33 AZN each
Azerbaijan International Golf Society (AIGS) August event
As players may have been aware we combined the August Monthly Medal with the AIGS gathering. The results are as below:
Wade Droney - 39 points, better back nine 22 points - 100 AZN Gift card from AIGS
Leo Troup - 39 points - 75 AZN Gift card from AIGS
Ian Allan - 38 points - 50AZN Gift card from AIGS
Nearest the Pin hole 5 - Bryan Thomas - Bottle of Savalan Wine
Longest Drive hole 9 - Craig Dunn - Bottle of Savalan Wine
Black Tee Challange - Sunday 11th of August
Our 2019 Black Tee challenge will take place this Sunday giving you the chance to play the course at its full 6838metre / 7475yards length. Usual tame holes certainly show their teeth for example the Par 3 10th will stretch to 201metres / 220yards and the Par 4 15th which will play a huge 450metres / 492yards.  You will be pleased to see that from the Black Tee’s the course slopes at 142 and will offer players a few more shots!!! See the attached chart for your Black Tee Handicap. Entry fee is usual cart fee and 10 AZN for prize fund.
Please note, players should book their tee times and events team will prepare scorecards for all registered players.
The IMG Trophy 2019 - Sunday 25th of August
Our annual IMG Trophy will take place on Sunday 25th of August. Join the IMG team for an enjoyable Betterball Stableford pairs format. For those players who may not have a playing partner we will be happy to accommodate individual requests. To enter please click on the link below.
Members' Trip - Moscow
We wish Team Azerbaijan to play well this week in Moscow. Great golf courses like Moscow Country Club, Agalarov Golf Estate, Tseleevo Golf Club and Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club will be hosting Ilgar Ahmadov, Eldar Kerimov, Nabi Efendi, Tofik Afandizada, Elshan Guliyev and team captain Khalil Huseynov. We hope that team will bring Baku sun to Moscow as forecast is rain all week with only 13 degrees.
Saturday 3rd of August 2019 – Saturday Roll Up Results
Excellent playing conditions were enjoyed on Saturday, with 26 members using this opportunity to participate in the weekly Saturday Roll Up. The winner was Wade Droney with an incredible 5 under par 41 points. Paul Winkle took second place with 3 under 39 points. There was a tie for third place with Robert McEwan and Gary Green both scoring 1 under par 37 points. In order to determine third place winner, it required us to look at their back nine scores. After countback Bob took third place with better back nine score 20pts and Gary’s inward score of 19pts were not enough to keep him on the leader board.
Last Saturday 3 players had 2s on their card. Dana Smith and Wade Droney birdied the 5th and Emidio Deramo birdied the 17th hole to put 2 on their scorecards.
Dreamland Golf Club Members 2019 Match-play Championship Sponsored by Garmin Azerbaijan
Due to annual leave and the work schedules for players arranging their matches we have extended Fourth round date and it is now due by 2nd of September and Finals to be played by September 16th.   The draw is 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   Well done to all players.

When booking a tee time, please let us know that your intention to play a match, so our team can prepare scorecards with the number of strokes given or received during the game. 
2019 Season Calendar
We hope players are enjoying our 2019 season so far, Stay tuned for more events due soon. Please feel free to contact the events team    events@dreamlandgolfclub.com      for further details.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We would like to wish all our “Birthday Ballers!” the very best wishes as they celebrate in August. Go easy on them out on the course and make sure you treat them to a drink on their special day.
ACADEMY NEWS
Hyatt Regency Baku 
Enjoy summer at the Hyatt Regency Baku and take advantage of their daily poolside pass. With a newly refurbished gymnasium and yoga studio it truly offers 5 star luxury in the heart of the city.
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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