May 2012 Newsletter

May 2012 Yas Links Accomplishes The Incredible By Becoming The 24th Best Golf Course in the World Outside of America! Come celebrate with us… AED 999 Weekday Fourball on the Links For EGF Members and UAE Residents Inclusive of 18 hole green fee, cart hire and practice balls Valid until 31st May 2012 Latest Accolade Contact reservations@yaslinks.com or call 02 810 7777 Yas Links Golf Academy – Summer Offers 4 Month Academy Membership – AED 2500 (Early Bird Offer) - Summer Offers Unlimited use of the Par 3 Course (unlimited 7 day access). Unlimited Practice on the Guest range. Two (2) 30 Minute Complimentary Golf Lessons with our Yas Links PGA Professionals. One Complimentary Mid Week Links Course Greenfee. Valid from 1st June 2012 to the 30th September 2012 Memberships are non-transferable. Only 75 memberships available Summer Golf Lesson Packages Improve your game this summer with our attractive individual lesson offers: Buy Three (3) 30 Minute Golf Lessons for AED 450 Or Buy Five (5) 30 Minute Lessons for AED 600  To purchase your Academy Membership or Tuition Package Contact: reception@yaslinks.com or call 02 810 7777 Note: All packages are available from 1st June to 30th September 2012 Yas Links End of Season Sale Where: Yas Links Lobby / Reception When: Friday 4th & Saturday 5th May 2012 Time: 8am to 6pm Sale Items Include: Nike rental sets, brand new junior sets, powacaddies, top clothing brands from the proshop, full range of ECCO shoes, JL clothing plus much much more. End of Season Sale Please note: This sale will be cash only. Members and Guests Par 3 League Supported by TaylorMade Starting 14th May 2012 The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 7:00pm Shotgun Start Par 3 League Format: Pairs Betterball Handicap: ¼ handicap index Register a team of 2 players Members AED 250 (per person for all 10 matches) Guests AED 500 (per person for all 10 matches) Includes 1 house beverage voucher per person per event Weekly prizes for nearest the pin and lowest pairs score 10 matches with your 8 best scores to count Grand final for the top 8 teams on the 8th October Summer Open 2012 Saturday, 16th June 8 am and 2 pm Shotgun Start Tournament Format Summer Open 2012 • • • • • • Individual Full Handicap Stableford Golfers play using their full handicap index The tournament is open to Amateur golfers only Entries will be taken on a first come first serve basis 8am and 2pm Shotgun Start Closing date for entries – 9th June Entry Fees • • • • Members: AED 100 EGF Members: AED 249 Visitors: AED 349 Juniors: AED 100  Includes • 1 round of golf on the Championship Links Course • Full use of Practice facilities for warm up • Use of a shared Golf Cart with integrated GPS Navigation • Presentation and buffet after play • Prizes for 1, 2 and 3rd place, Best Gross, Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, Straightest Drive, Ladies Longest Drive and Ladies Nearest to the Pin To register please contact Golf Reservations on 02 810 7777 or forward the completed Registration Form to reservations@yaslinks.com Why not combine the Summer Open with a one nights stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Yas Island for only 275 + 16% per room. For reservations call +971 (0)2 656 3053 Ramadan Open 2012 Saturday, 4th August 2012 8am and 2pm Shotgun Start Tournament Format Ramadan Open 2012 • • • • • • 18 Hole Pairs Betterball Stableford Event Golfers play using their full handicap index The tournament is open to Amateur golfers only Entries will be taken on a first come first serve basis 8am and 2pm Shotgun Start Closing date for entries – July 26th Entry Fees • • • • Members – AED 200 (Per Pair) EGF Members – AED 500 (Per Pair) Visitors – AED 700 (Per Pair) Junior – AED 200 (Per Pair) Includes • • • • • 1 round of golf on the Championship Links Course Full use of Practice Facilities for warm up Use of a shared Golf Cart with integrated GPS Navigation Presentation and beffet after play Prizes for 1, 2 and 3rd place Pair, Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, Straightest Drive, Ladies Longest Drive, Ladies Nearest to the Pin To register please contact Golf Reservations on 02 810 7777 or forward the completed registration form to reservations@yaslinks.com Why not combine the Ramadan Open with a one nights stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Yas Island for only 275 + 16% per room. For reservations call +971 (0) 2 656 3053 Titleist Tuesdays Receive your free sleeve of the new Titleist DT Solo Balls when playing the regions number one golf course on a Tuesday. Applicable for all guests, members guests and EGF bookings Titleist Tuesdays  Yas Links Abu Dhabi has achieved some fine accolades in just over 24 months of operation and is considered as the best golf course in the Middle East by a number of highly respected golf publications, this coupled with the clubhouse service and desire to create a true club spirit. Membership from 1st May to 31st December 2012 Classic Individual Classic Couple Classic Family Classic Junior Classic Corporate Corporate Entertainer Weekday Amazing Membership Offer Three Golf Courses, One Membership Join us now! • • • • AED 16,712 AED 24,066 AED 27,409 AED 3,343 AED 40,109 (2 transferable nominees) AED 46,794 (2 wildcard users) AED 10,029 NO Joining fee Membership valid from date of joining to 31st December 2012 One initial payment + 1 post dated cheque* One membership for 3 golf courses (Yas Links, Jumeirah’s Fire & Earth courses) (Yas Links full classic golf members are eligible for complimentary weekday greenfees at Jumeirah’s two courses and can avail member guest rate at weekends) Membership also includes:  Unlimited green fees  Free unlimited cart rental  Free annual locker rental  15% pro shop discount  15% food and beverage discount  Member’s academy programs  Comprehensive tournament and social calendar Join us Now! Contact membership@yaslinks.com or call 02 810 7777 * On certain membership categories Exclusive Ladies Weekday Membership Spend your weekdays having fun socializing with the ladies in a friendly yet competitive environment here at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, your home away from home. Sign up now and avail of this amazing offer! 1st May 2012 to 31st Dec 2012 – AED 10,029  Train Like a Tour Pro Only AED 1,350 Embark on the ultimate golf learning experience here at Yas Links Golf Academy. All aspects of technical improvement will be covered as you experience the benefits of a tour professional. Six 45 minute sessions using the golf industry’s most advanced analysis software will help you achieve your desired goals. Train Like A Tour Pro Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: GASP Video Swing Analysis – Long Game Trackman – Know your yardages & custom fitting Sam PuttLab – Putting Analysis Sam Balance Lab – Swing Analysis GASP Video Analysis – Short Game K-Vest TPI 3D – Biomechanical Swing Analysis Unlimited Range Ball Practice for duration of package. Golf Analysis Feedback, Golf Drills & Exercises E-Book included – Online coaching log. To sign up please contact lcregan@yaslinks.com or call 02 810 7777 Learn Golf in a Week Yas Links Golf Academy is delighted to introduce all beginners and newcomers into the game of golf. One week is all it takes to get you from complete beginner to playing the golf course. Only AED 795 Learn Golf in a Week Unlimited Range Ball Practice for week All required equipment provided free of charge Golf certificate upon completion Sunday 18:30 – 20:00 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 18:30 – 19:30 18:30 – 19:30 18:30 – 20:00 15:00 – 16:30 Introduction to Golf – Hitting Balls Fundamentals of Full Swing Full Swing Fairway Woods / Driver Short Game: Pitching, Chipping, Bunker Shots Putting & Par 3 Course To sign up please contact cdeery@yaslinks.com or call 02 810 7777  Academy Packages – 2012 Instruction Junior Coaching Roll Up Every Monday 4pm – 5pm AED 30 per session just roll up Discover Golf AED 200 for a five (5) week course Develop Golf AED 400 for an eight (8) week course Yas Links Golf Academy Practice and Play under the Lights from AED 150 Adult Private Session 1 Hour Private Session Fixed rate for up to 2 people Member AED 300, EGF AED 325, Guest – AED 350 Adult 6 Lesson Package 6 one hour Private Sessions Fixed rate for up to 2 people Includes all swing technology and video equipment 3 month academy range pass Member – AED 1800, EGF – AED 1950, Guest – AED 2100 Group Coaching 1 Hour Private Group Sessions Fixed group rate – Minimum of 3 people, Maximum of 6 people Member – AED 500, EGF – AED 550, Guest – AED 600 Discover Group Sessions A course of 10 x 1 hour group lessons (one per week) Minimum of 3 people – Maximum 8 people Free Golf Club upon signing up for full 10 weeks Complimentary 10 week Academy range pass Two (2) Complimentary Par 3 Green fees Guest – AED 1000, EGF – AED 925, Member – AED 850 per guest  Hickory’s Special Offers MONDAYS Ladies Breakfast • One (1) Bucks Fizz, one (1) a la carte breakfast item from the menu including tea or coffee for AED 65 + 10% service charge. Food & Beverage Pizza Night (6 pm to 10:30 pm) • Enjoy all Pizzas for AED 49 + 10% service charge. TUESDAYS Curry Night (6 pm to 10:30 pm) • Choose between 2 curries including one house beverage for AED 59 + 10% service charge. WEDNESDAYS Steak Night (6 pm to 10:30 pm) • Enjoy Tenderloin 120 gms at AED 69 + 10% service charge and Rib Eye 200 gms at AED 79 + 10% service charge served with salad and fries and a choice of pepper or mushroom sauce. THURSDAYS Happy Hour (5 pm to 7 pm) • Let your working week end with a couple of drinks and enjoy the start of your weekend at Hickory’s. • Buy one house beverage and get one free (bottled beer, house wine, house spirits) • Snack platter, enough to share with four at AED 99 + 10% service charge. FRIDAYS Family Buffet (12 pm to 3 pm) • Enjoy a tasty Buffet lunch with your family for only AED 75 + 10% service charge. SATURDAYS Pasta Night (6 pm to 10:30 pm) • Spaghetti / Fettucinni / Penne with choice of Bolognese, Carbonara or Putanesca sauces for AED 49 + 10% service charge. SUNDAYS Wine and Champagne Night (6 pm to 11 pm) • Enjoy 20% discount on all bottled wines and Champagnes.  Consider holding your special events here at Yas Links: Wedding Venue Yas Links offers dedicated events lawn designed to host events and weddings with beautiful vistas of the mangroves and ocean while the clubhouse itself can host indoor events on a more personal scale with stunning terrace areas offering similar views. Events & Adventures Refer a friend to book an event at Yas Links of 50 pax or more and receive a complimentary business lunch for 2 on our terrace at Hickory’s. Meeting Space Trainings, new product launches, team buildings, press releases, shareholder meetings, birthdays, anniversaries, memorials and family celebrations – you name it, we’ve got the perfect venue for it. From smart to funky, businesslike to fun, professional to magical, we at Yas Links make it happen. Corporate Team Building Locating your corporate team building event or conference at Yas Links Abu Dhabi can make all the difference in the world. The surrounding natural environment is so stunning it enhances how people feel, respond and interact. Mangrove Kayaking Why not take your team out on a Kayaking Adventure at the Yas Island Mangroves? We offer an all inclusive package with welcome refreshments, kayaking equipment, guided tour and lunch at Yas Links Golf Club. May Fixtures Tournament Schedule Tuesday, 1st May Friday, 4th May Saturday, 5th May Wednesday, 9th May Wednesday, 9th May Friday, 11th May Saturday, 12th May Monday, 14th May Wednesday, 16th May Fri & Sat, 18th & 19th May Saturday, 19th May Wednesday, 23rd May Wednesday, 23rd May Friday, 25th May Monday, 28th May Wednesday, 30th May PGA Championships Round 2 Members Medal Saturday Stableford Midweek Roll Up Stableford Rotana Series Phillips Cup (Foursomes & betterball) Phillips Cup (Singles Matchplay) Members & Guests Par 3 League Rotana Series Weekend Away at Al Hamra Saturday Stableford Rotana Series Midweek Roll Up Stableford End of Season Finale Members & Guests Par 3 League Rotana Series  Congratulations to Mazen Ali for winning last month’s Yas Links Challenge. Kindly collect your voucher for a weekday 2 ball on the Links course from anyone of our staff at the reception. Yas Links Challenge Yas Links Abu Dhabi Yas Island P.O. Box 128008, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates This month’s challenge: When someone in your group is hitting off the tee, what should you be doing? a) Stand quietly out of view and watch where his ball lands. b) Take the opportunity to eat a few potato chips and crumple the bag up when you’re putting it back into your pocket. c) Point out to the others in your group some of the many things the hitter is doing wrong in his swing. d) Shout, “Oh, look! An airplane!” right when he’s at the top of his back swing. Send your answers to info@yaslinks.com and get a chance to win a weekday 2 ball on the Links Course. The winner will be announced on the next issue of ‘What’s on at Yas Links’. Good luck!