A memorable weekend with the sun gracing us with its presence on Sunday for our annual “Grass Cutters Revenge”. Huge thanks to Andrew “Drew” and his team for their efforts with the recent course renovations but also in hosting a fun tournament for 16 teams to enjoy.  Congratulations to the winners who battled obstacles from blowers, pipes, stakes and rakes to complete the challenge. Read on for a host of tournament updates including a look to the coming weeks MASTERS with our PGA Professional Tom Henderson.
We continue to review our opening times however we are cautious that extra measures may be put in place should COVID numbers in Azerbaijan rise further.
The Grasscutters Revenge
It was a pleasure to welcome players to try Drew’s modified golf course, highlights included additional wind on the 7th hole courtesy of the Toro Blower, a modified Putter on the 1st Hole, a sling shot on the 10th hole as well as pipes, tires and a range of accessories and tools to navigate. Showing that none of this detracted from their skills congratulations to our 2021 Champions Alan Ferguson, Brian McCormick, Gavin Mackenzie and Bruce Bisset with a spectacular 99pts. In second place were team Azerbaijan with inform Ilgar Ahmadov, Khalil Huseynov, Elman Rzayev and Eldar Kerimov finishing on 92pts. Well done to Nearest The Pin Winners Nick McDonald (Hole 5) and Gary Wiles (Hole 13) for their achievements with prize vouchers credited to your accounts.
DreamTeam V The Dreamers
In a slight change to the calendar a Texas Scramble challenge has been laid down by Phil, Tom, Drew and Parviz to take on any member teams this Sunday 10:00am Shotgun Start. Teams can be entered as a four or as individual players and we will make teams up. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams and side contest winners.
We look forward to seeing as many teams as possible as Phil departs Azerbaijan for a new project.
Membership
Thanks to everyone that has renewed their membership for 2021, you voucher packs will be distributed from the GOLF ACADEMY. For those members still undecided we would like to offer the month by month option for you to continue your time with us until your circumstances become clearer. Feel free to contact the team on membership@dreamlandgolfclub.com

Our 2021 Draft Events Calendar is attached on the below link – We trust you will enjoy your season with us!
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 further notice.
  • The Driving Range will OPEN until 18.30pm. Last balls issued at 18.00pm.
  • Golf Lesson appointment to be made by contacting  academy@dreamlandgolfclub.com
  • GOLF COURSE - 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….)
Wade Droney blitzes March winning all three weekly wins on the trot, finishing the month with a total of 2011 fantasy point collecting 100AZN cash prize for March. Things are heating up in the golfing world with the first Major Championship for the year with Augusta Masters kicking off this week! Good Luck.
Saturday 3rd of April 2021 – Saturday Roll Up Results
Although weather conditions were rainy and windy in the morning and calmer in the afternoon on last Saturday, 29 members participating in the weekly Saturday Roll Up. Rain and wind did not have any effect on players’ scores and 16 players scored par or under par scores. Competition was tight at top of the leaderboard with 2 players – Meiqi Pan and Mitch Hughes both scoring 45 points. In order to determine winner, it required us to look at their back nine scores. After countback Meiqi took 1st place with 22pts vs. Mitch’s 20 inward points which resulted him to take second place. There was also a tie for 3rd place with Patrick Clark, Rory O’Mahony and Alistair Macduff scoring 5 under par 41 points. Since all three players had equal – 20 back nine points, it further required us to look at their back 6 scores. After countback Pat took 3rd place with 15pts – Rory and Alistair’s 14 back 6 points were not enough for them to be on the leaderboard. Last Saturday 3 players had 2s on their card – Sang Jun Park and Alistair Macduff birdied the 5th and Andrew Ikstrums birdied both 13th and 17th holes to put 2 on his scorecard.
Academy News
Six major championships in a twelve month span will likely never be seen before but this week see the Masters return for its 85th instalment in its correct position on the major calendar alongside the famous Azaleas in bloom. With many questions posted in the run up to event one thing is for sure in that we won’t be seeing record breaking scoring all the way down the leader board, after flattening the field back in Novemberç Dustin Johnson hasn’t really looked himself despite holding the worlds No 1 ranking. His latest outing in the WGC Matchplay didn’t see him proceed through to the knockout stages and then he withdrew the following week instead choosing to head to Augusta early for his final preparations. DJ hasn’t finished outside the top 10 since 2014 and as history suggests players with past results and experiences go further at Augusta than most other tournament he is still considered the favorite so could he go on to put his name alongside Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods winning back to back Masters?

Jon Rahm has been in great form recently with solid results despite no wins so far for 2021, with three top 10’s in recent Masters and another five top 10’s in his seven starts to 2021ş Jon Rahm is set up better than most in the field to claim his first Green Jacket. Jordan Spieth returns to the winning circle after a three and a half year battle, in recent weeks we have seen the upward trend in his game and with 44 one puts and zero three puts in the Valero Texas Open, he certainly should be one to watch. I don’t think we can talk golf without mentioning Bryson DeChambeau, he has once again announced he is trying to hit the ball farther and harder at this year’s Masters and believes with the ball running a lot quicker on the fairways than the event in November he will be wearing the Green Jacket come Sunday afternoon.
Range Balls
We apologies that range users are finding some inferior practice balls within the current consignment. We have contacted the manufacturer and are in talks to replace over the coming weeks. We look forward to providing an update very soon – Academy Team.
Course Update
It was a great day for golf Sunday and was great to see so many teams participate in the Grasscutters Revenge golf day. I hope everyone enjoyed it out there and look forward to the next event. I think we can all agree the course has bounced back extremely well after course rejuvenations and we are in great shape entering the golfing season.
Over the next few weeks please take an extra few moments on the greens to find and repair any ball pitch marks. The greens will be quiet soft for few weeks after aerating and would greatly appreciate everyone’s support doing their bit to look after our immaculate greens. Please click on the link for short video on how to correctly repair a pitch mark.
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
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