The Els Club Dubai
18 holes designed by South African legend, Ernie Els
At the heart of the sprawling Dubai Sports City complex, The Els Club stands out as one of the region's most prestigious golf courses. Designed by champion golfer Ernie Els, this championship 18-hole course was the first completed project in a multi-billion dollar development.
Dubai
- Number of holes: 18
- Architect: Ernie Els
- Year: 2008
- PAR 72
- Type: desert links
- Slope 138
- Distance: 6893m
The route in detail
The course winds through the upscale residential neighborhood of Victory Heights and offers two nine-hole loops, accessible to all skill levels thanks to four teeing areas per hole. Built in a former flat desert, this desert linkshas been entirely sculpted, with reliefs, bright white sand bunkers and vast water hazards, notably at holes 7 and 15, to create a layout that is as technical as it is visually striking.
True to his philosophy, Ernie Els has designed a challenging but accessible course, as he himself emphasizes:
A unique environment
“This course challenges the best players while remaining enjoyable for all golfers. We wanted to create something special, and we succeeded. »
For those looking to improve their game, the club is home to the first Butch Harmon School of Golf outside the United States. Led by Claude Harmon III, coach of players such as Trevor Immelman, Darren Clarke and Adam Scott, the academy offers cutting-edge support thanks to a high-tech performance center, including 3D video analysis and personalized physical assessments.
Whether you are an amateur or experienced golfer, The Els Club offers an exceptional setting to perfect your game in an elegant and resolutely sporting atmosphere.
