Dear Members,
We trust this e-mail finds you safe, thanks to everyone for their patience as we continue to offer what we can as things change on a regular basis.  
 
We are currently preparing for our Winter Season and have some updates as to how we will operate over the coming months, as many of you are aware we have had to adjust staffing levels to the reality of the leisure, hospitality and tourism industry.  We hope the winter will pass quickly and we can be in a position to re-establish the team in March 2021.
WINTER OPERATIONS – MONDAY CLOSED Starting MONDAY 9th November
Working with a smaller “Winter” team we will look to close the Golf Course and Academy each MONDAY starting from MONDAY 9th of NOVEMBER. With the team covering 6 days instead of 7 we believe we can still offer the same support to members at the times you require us. Closing for a day a week was not an easy decision however with the boarders expected to remain closed into Spring 2021 we are unable to welcome the number of weekday players we had in previous years.  We ask that everyone keep’s in mind its only for November, December, January, February when the weather will be at its coolest. Should any Public Holiday dates be on a Monday we will be fully open and operational for all to enjoy.
Hours of Operation – CURRENT (Martial Law Conditions)
Please be aware that given the conflict on the boarder we will continue to operate within the regulations of Martial Law which currently prohibits the movement of people on the streets from 21.00pm – 06.00am each day.  Once we are through these restrictions we will review the Golf Academy timings see below. 
Golf Academy Updates
PAR 3 NIGHT - With our ACADEMY CLOSED on Mondays Our Par 3 night has been moved to a WEDNESDAY 
Golf Academy – Daily Operations – Last Balls issued at 18.00pm – Academy Closes 18.30pm – Staff Depart Dreamland 19.00pm - THIS WILL BE REVIEW once Martial Law Restrictions are lifted.
Golf Lessons – Alex.day@Dreamlandgolfclub.com Last lesson 18.00pm daily – contact Alex for availability.
ACCESS to Dreamland Golf Club has moved to our NEW side entrance next to the Dreamland Shopping Mall. With immediate effect access to the Golf Academy or Golf Hotel from the Clubhouse Car park will mean crossing the first Traffic Barrier control point. To do this smoothly we would ask that you display your Dreamland Golf Club Membership Sticker on your vehicle so that our security team can identify you as a member. Upon approaching the barrier we would ask that you confirm your wish to go to the GOLF ACADEMY / DRIVING RANGE or GOLF HOTEL and access will be granted. See above for directions.

Safety Measures
We have the following safety measures in place at Dreamland, for Golf Members and Employees.
  • Dreamland Access via the MALL New Entrance ONLY – Details above
  • Each guest will have their temperature checked 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.
  • We ask that Members and Employees wear a MASK for SAFETY reasons.
  • 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.
AIGS Welcome Back Scramble
Thanks to the 12 teams that competed in our Welcome Back Scramble on Sunday, played in glorious October weather. With teams drawn from 4 pots based on handicaps the scoring was always going to be competitive. Well done to the winning team with an incredible net 56.7, gross 63 - Andrew Ikstrums, Craig Dunn, Oliver Mansfield and John Wright. Runners up were just 1.3 shots behind net 58, gross 65 - Wade Droney, John Quinn, John Bruce, Kenneth Walters. The team of Brian Lawson, John Salins, David Kavanagh, William Walls won the special prize for Most Golf Played with 67 net, gross 74. Side contest winners were Nearest the Pin Hole 5 - John Quinn, Nearest the Pin Hole 10 - Alistair Macduff and Longest Drive Hole 9 – Danny Lee.
Saturday 24th of October 2020 – Saturday Roll Up Results
Weather conditions were good on last Saturday despite being end of October and 36 members took this opportunity to participate in weekly Roll Up. Competition was tight at top of the leaderboard with 2 players – John Wright and Kenneth Walters both scoring level par 36 points. In order to determine winner, it required us to look at their back 9 scores. After countback John took first place with 19pts vs. Kenny’s 17 inward points which resulted him to take second place. Third place came from Khahil Huseynov with his 2 over par 34 points.
Last Saturday two players had 2s on their card. Lee Henderson birdied the 13th and Elaine McFadden birdied the 17th to put 2 on their scorecards.
Donate For Ganja
We would like to thank all our members for donating to our campaign to help victims of Armenian attack in Ganja city. We have collected 1500 AZN cash and it has already been transferred to fund which will help families in Ganja. We will leave donation box in Club House reception for this week also for the members who did not have chance to donate. We thank you in advance for any support you can offer.
Course Update!
With the sun still shinning and the temperatures in the early 20’s our renovated surfaces are bouncing back and looking great. We will be completing the last of our fairway rejuvenation plans this week which will be followed by a granular fertilizer application. By the weeks end we will be turning our focus back to fine tuning our playing surfaces for the upcoming weekend of golf. The weather is looking great this weekend, minimal wind so be sure to get out on the course enjoying this weather while it lasts!
We have also introduced some stakes and ropes around the course to protect our establishing fescue areas and minimise any cart damage before winter arrives. Please keep the carts on the paths when you approach our most delicate areas – Our greens and tees.
It has been extremely busy month for our agronomy team and I would really like to thank all our members and guests for your patience and understanding while we have completed these much needed rejuvenations of the course.
I look forward to seeing you all out on the course!
IMG – THE VIEW
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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
Gratuities
Members and guests are asked to deposit any Tips / Gratuities in the boxes directly which are located at the Golf Service desk (Locker rooms) or the main club reception. Members of staff are NOT allowed to handle cash directly due to the COVID 19 measures in place, therefore we ask that ALL payments are deposited by the guests at their discretion.
ACADEMY NEWS
US Masters Sweepstake
Can Tiger again tame Augusta National? Will DeChambeau blast his way to victory? Or will world number 1 DJ win his first green jacket?

To enter this year’s sweepstake please visit the Golf Academy reception. Only 10azn per pick. Based on the entire field (87 players) being purchased, prizes and credit amounts will be awarded to the following winning places:
 
·        Masters Champion
·        Runners up
·        Best placed European player
·        Best placed Amateur player
·        Best placed Asian player
·        Players making a Hole in One
·        Wooden Spoon
·        Oldest Player to make the Cut
Alex Day PGA Professional
As the cooler months fast approach, we wish to notify all our Academy users that our tuition offerings will be reduced somewhat for the winter months December - March. Sadly for us it means that Alex Day our Head PGA Professional will depart Baku at the end of November with a view to securing some winter work through our IMG network. Like all hospitality and leisure venues the club continues to be impacted by global issues as well as the uncertainty of when boarders will open so we can welcome golfers back.  Any members who have outstanding lessons with Alex are encouraged to book them directly Alex.Day@dreamlandgolfclub.com whilst the autumn weather is still with us! 
Junior Roll Up Program
In the safe environment of the Academy, it’s been great to see juniors returning to Dreamland and getting back into the swing of things. Fun structured classes are now available from our Level 1 coaches to assist in juniors learning and enjoyment of the game.
THE DREAMLAND GOLF HOTEL – Wake Up To Golf On Your Doorstep!
We had the pleasure of hosting several golfers last weekend in the hotel, with great weather planned for this weekend why take advantage of joining us for a staycation!
 
Members Voucher
In further recognizing the inconvenience caused, we have awarded each member (1st January – 30th June) with a COMPLIMENTARY overnight stay voucher at the Dreamland Golf Hotel.
*To make your reservation please contact our Hotel Sales Executive Gulnara Asadova Gulnara.Asadova@dreamlandgolfhotel.az - Please quote MEMBERSHIP BOOKING
1 x room stay voucher per registered member (2 room stay vouchers for a couples membership) is valid for a single night stay for 1 person including Bed & Breakfast.

*Note 35AZN is payable for additional guests room stay and breakfast, Child’s accommodation will be charge at our published rates. The voucher is valid from 21st of August – 30th December 2020 for the named membership nominee only and is subject to availability of a Superior Category room. The voucher is NOT awarded for Academy and Junior Membership Categories.
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