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The Majlis Championship course
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original home of the Dubai Desert Classic and the flagship
course of Emirates Golf Club, The Majlis Championship
course is a challenging par 72, 7200-yard course. Sculptured
around the original tall desert dunes in 1987, The Majlis
was the first grass course in the Middle East and takes
its name from the Arabic for 'meeting place'. Indeed,
one of the most prominent features on the course is
the Majlis building itself, positioned between the 8th
and 9th holes.
The
8th hole, a par 4 dogleg is The Majlis' most unusual
hole. Stroke index 3 and playing a full 434 yards,
it has the unusual distinction of playing up-hill
and requires a long, well directed drive to leave
a reasonable second shot to its well protected green.
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The
Wadi'
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Emirates
Golf Club's second Championship golf course was opened
in 1996 and was christened 'The Wadi', taken from
the Arabic for 'valley'. A landscaped wadi between
the 7th and 8th holes highlights the traditional name
given to the course. The Wadi continues in the same
vein as The Majlis with its undulating fairways and
landscape.
Given
the unenviable task of competing with The Majlis,
The Wadi performs admirably and more than acquits
itself. Another challenging layout, The Wadi tempts
the average golfer with its space and large greens,
which are cleverly protected by fourteen lakes and
numerous bunkers. The Wadi is very popular locally
and eagerly lures players to the challenge of its
7127-yards.
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