Host venue to the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Golf Club has been awarded Best Course in the Middle East for the second straight year at the coveted Asia Pacific Golf Summit awards. In addition Abu Dhabi Golf Club was shortlisted for Best Clubhouse Asia Pacific. The Falcon shaped clubhouse has become an iconic vision not only in the Middle East but in global golf. Meanwhile Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, another Troon-managed venue, was named 1st runner up for Best Pro Shop in Asia Pacific, as well as making the short list for Best Course and Best Resort awards, capping off a memorable night for two of Abu Dhabi’s flagship properties, developed by the Tourism Development & Investment Company.
Group General Manager at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Chris Card said: “This performance reinforces Abu Dhabi Golf Clubs and Saadiyat Beach Golf Clubs position as leading venues in The Middle East and the appeal Abu Dhabi has as a destination in Asia Pacific for golf and leisure travellers. It is a thrill for all the team and our owners to be recognised for the second successive year. Testament to the hard work of all involved.”