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November 2010 Pro-Am
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Leading professionals and
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The Race Returns!
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Join us for the Race to Taba
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Weekly Golf Competition Open to All Resort Guests
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Hole-in-One
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Visiting golfer Allison Nicholson
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JULY 2010
Taba Heights Golf Resort joins the world’s most exclusive club
Taba Heights Golf Resort is delighted to announce it has teamed up with Centenary Club, a club that offers its members the very best of the best from Travel, Sports, Entertainment, the Arts, Fashion and all the finer things in life not forgetting Golf. As a partner with Centenary Club, Taba Heights offers Centenary Club Members the opportunity to experience the stunning Golf Resort first hand from the welcoming reception to the final putt in the immaculate green of Hole 18. For more information please visit the Centenary Club website at www.cenenarylub.com.
JUNE 2010
Dates Announced for 2010-2011 Race to Taba Heights
Golfers from Egypt and abroad are welcome to participate in the Race to Taba Heights. As this series enters its third year, players from around the region are already talking of the prospect of being crowned 2010/11 Champion and dethroning Tony Lowe as the winner of the first two Orders of Merit. The Race to Taba Heights consists of a series of eight events staged at Taba Heights Golf Resort. Each tournament is an 18 Hole Stableford event playing off full handicap allowance and played from the Yellow Tees.
Tournament dates: Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 25, March 25, and April 29. Monthly prizes: Each event will carry individual prizes for the best six scores; in a result of a tie, the winner will be decided by a scorecard countback. Overall Winner: The three best combined scores from the 8 events will qualify for the Grand Prize of a week’s stay at the Marriott Red Sea Resort + Golf for 2 persons along with additional excellent prizes for the top 6 overall scores from the series.
Marriott Red Sea Resort is the official hotelier for the series and support sponsor along with Al Ahram beverages, suppliers of Heineken and vintage Red and White Wines from Cape Bay and Ayam. Players can sign up whilst in the resort or contact the golf management for details at +2 012 739 9448 or golf@tabaheights.com.
MAY 2010
Lowe Wins Race Second Year Running
2009 Race to Taba Heights Champion Tony Lowe achieved the amazing feat of claiming the 2010 championship title as he blew away the field by an 8-point margin for back to back Race to Taba Heights wins. The Championship is decided by an accumulation of the three best Stableford scores from the seven-series event.
Finishing second with 106 points was Ian Paul (23 H’cap), and, keeping winning in the family, Sue Lowe (28 H’cap), wife of the champion, finished third on 105 points. JJ Galloway (19 H’cap), the tournament leader after the first event in the series, got his game back in shape for a well-deserved finish of fourth overall on 104 points.
The next Race to Taba Heights will be held mid-September. Don’t miss out on the chance to win amazing prizes and sample the hospitality of Taba Heights Golf Resort and Marriott Red Sea Resort. Please contact golf@tabaheights.com or call +2 012 739 9448 for more information.
APRIL 2010
International Pro-Am 2010
The Taba Heights International Pro-Am 2010 will be held from 11-13 November, 2010, marking the fourth occurrence of the event that has become the cornerstone of the resort’s tournament calendar. Leading professionals and future tour stars who have visited Taba Heights over the winter season for coaching trips and personal practice sessions will be stepping up to the first tee to vie for the title claimed by 2009 Pro-Am Champion Björn Pettersson.
Each team will consist of three amateurs and one golf professional, and competitors will battle it out for a total prize fund that exceeds 50,000 USD. Professionals stay and play on a complimentary basis when accompanied by three amateur golfers. Registrations are confirmed on a first come first served basis, and teams are urged to register as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to the Taba Heights International Pro-Am 2010.
For more information about the tournament and the superb golfing experience that awaits you amidst the beautiful surroundings of Taba Heights, visit the Pro-Am section of this website or email golf@tabaheights.com.
MARCH 2010
European Tour Star David Carter visits Taba Heights
European Tour Professional David Carter spent a week in Taba Heights practicing and fine-tuning his game for the coming season. Carter is a former winner of the Irish Open and also won the World Cup of Golf in partnership with Sir Nick Faldo. His total career tournament winnings are in excess of 3 million Euros.
Carter paid tribute to the excellent facilities in Taba Heights and promised to be back as he sees the course and location the perfect place to prepare for the upcoming season. He also commented that the Golf Course is an excellent and fair test of golf in immaculate condition. Built on the success of the resort’s excellent now-renowned International Pro-Am, Carter agreed that the venue that could easily host a European Tour event in the future. We wish David the best of luck for an excellent season’s golf.
FEBRUARY 2010
Race to Taba Heights, Round 4
Jim Cooper (17 H’cap) emerged victorious in the February 12 edition of the Race to Taba Heights. Visiting from the UK to escape the snow and bask in the sunshine of the Sinai, Cooper set about his goal of winning the tournament in fine style. Terry Croker (5 H’cap) finished second with 38 points. Third place went to Tim Roberts-Holmes (21 H’cap) with a steady performance of 36 points.
Race to Taba Heights is an 18-hole individual Stableford competition staged once a month for over four months in conjunction with the Marriott Red Sea Resort. Players participating in a minimum of two tournaments qualify to win a holiday for two. The next event will take place again as of 11 December 2009. To enter contact golf@tabaheights.com or call +2 012 739 9448.
JANUARY 2010
Hole in One!
Visiting Golfer Allison Nicholson achieved the feat most golfers’ dream of when she recorded the first Hole-in-One for 2010 at the par 3 Hole 8 on January 31. Hailing from England, Allison has been a member of the Silecroft Golf Club for just 12 month and plays off a 36 Handicap. As her playing partners celebrated her achievement, Allison was not fully convinced that her ball had indeed gone into the hole. Approaching the green with her wedge and putter in hand, she was delighted to see the ball resting at the bottom of the cup. This is truly a golfing accomplishment that will always hold a special place in her memory. Drinks flowed on the golf club house terrace as Allison and her playing mates toasted her Hole-in-One.
DECEMBER 2009
Jonathan Armstrong appointed PGA Qualified Teaching Professional
Golf management is delighted to welcome British PGA Pro Jonathan Armstrong as the new Qualified Teaching Professional. Jonathan is from Cheshire in England and has recently completed his foundation degree from the University of Birmingham and is a qualified PGA professional. He comes from a sporting background as his father is an England selector and Coach of the Commonwealth Bowls team.
Jonathan represented the UK in many sports before he turned his hand to golf. He was a member of the Vale Royal Golf Club then the Sandiway Golf Club, winning a national competition in Matchplay before joining the professional ranks and winning the Werneth Low Pro-Am in 2009. While visiting Taba Heights in 2007 he fell in love with the area and the golf course. Jonathan is now spearheading the Teaching Staff at Taba Heights and is relishing the challenge of further developing the Golf Academy. Jonathan is available daily to join you for Play with Pro sessions. For coaching packages, download our Golf Coaching flyer and rate card, call +2 017 418 5828 or contact our pro via email.
NOVEMBER 2009
Ace Townsend, Hole-in-One
Visiting Golfer Peter Townsend turned his vacation into a memory of a lifetime as he recorded a Hole-in-One at the tricky par 3, Hole 8 on Saturday 28th November 2009. Visiting Taba Heights from England, Townsend played the par 3’s well all week, but never dreamed of achieving a Hole-in-One. Standing on the Tee Box, faced with a front right pin position, the smallest landing area on the Green, Peter chose to hit with a 6 Iron from 167 yards. Catching the ball perfectly, he watched with delight as the ball hung in the air against the stunning Sinai mountain backdrop, then landed softly on the green and gently rolled towards the hole to finally fall into the cup. A celebration was held on the golf terrace by his playing partners to toast Peter’s success.
Round of a lifetime wins Race to Taba Heights
Round one in the Race to Taba Heights series saw a record winning margin when Austrian golfer Sonja Weidlitsch (33 H’cap) played the round of her life, accumulating an astonishing 51 Stableford points to claiming first place by 10 points. Despite it being her first time to play the course, she raced to the turn in 26 points and came home in 24. “The lessons I have been taking have finally made a difference,” she beamed.
Race to Taba Heights staged once a month for over four months; players participating in a minimum of three tournaments qualify to win a holiday for two at the Marriott Resort. The race continues December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9 and May 7. Don’t miss your chance to win amazing prizes and qualify to win a stay at the Marriott Resort. Contact golf@tabaheights.com or call 012 7399448 for more information.
OCTOBER 2009
International Golf Membership
Taba Heights Golf Resort is pleased to announce that International Golf Memberships are still available to golfers who reside outside of Egypt. Membership offers regular visitors the opportunity to avail themselves of special rates and discounts over a 12 month period. There are three types of memberships: Gold Single Membership includes unlimited access to the Golf Course, with Golf Cart, VIP Golf Service, discounts on Golf Lessons and Pro-Shop purchases, official Taba Heights Handicap record. Gold Family Membership includes the same benefits as Gold Single Membership but covers Husband and Wife plus two Children under the age of 18. Silver Membership includes 50% discount on Green Fees with complimentary Golf Cart, VIP Golf Service, discounts on Golf Lessons and Pro-Shop purchases, official Taba Heights Handicap record. For more information on Taba Heights Golf Memberships, please contact Golf Reservations or email golf@tabaheights.com.
SEPTEMBER 2009
International Pro-Am 2009
With the Pro-Am now less than two months away, the event has received an unprecedented number of applications to participate. A total of 35 teams are now confirmed for the event, the maximum field size due to restrictions on daylight at this time of year. Golf Resort General Manager James Shippey commented, “The number of enquiries we have received for this year’s event is a testament to all involved with the event from its inception as we strive to position the Taba Heights International Pro-Am as the Jewel in the Crown on the International Pro-Am Golf Calendar. We have been fully subscribed for several weeks with many teams on the waiting list.” Participating teams will be travelling from Austria, Sweden, South Africa, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Great Britain in addition to local teams from Egypt who will battle it out on the fairways to win the prestigious honour of the 2009 Champions title. 2008 Professional Champion Anthony Tarchetti was due to defend his title, however Anthony is close to joining the game’s elite golfers on the world stage as he has qualified for the second stage of the European Tour School the same week as the Pro-Am. We wish Anthony the best of luck at Tour School and hope to see him teeing up against the likes of Lee Westwood and Rory Mcilroy on the European Tour circuit next season. For information, go to the Pro-Am section of the website.
AUGUST 2009
Race Taba Heights Returns
Golfers from Egypt and overseas are welcome to participate in the second season of the Race to Taba Heights. As this series enters its second year, golfers from around the region are already talking of the prospect of being crowned 2009/10 champion, dethroning last year’s winner Tony Lowe. Race to Taba Heights consists of a series of seven events staged at the Taba Heights Golf Resort. Each event is an 18-hole Stableford event playing off full handicap allowance, played from the tournament tees.
Tournament Dates: 9 October 2009, 11 December 2009, 8 January 2010, 12 February 2010, 12 March 2010, 9 April 2010. 7 May 2010. Monthly Prizes: Each event will carry individual prizes for the best six scores. In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by a scorecard countback. Overall Race Winner: The three best combined scores from the seven events will qualify for the grand prize of a week’s stay at the Marriott Red Sea Resort and golf for two persons, along with additional excellent prizes for the top six overall scores from the series. Sign up today! Sign up while at the resort, or contact golf management directly for registration.
JULY 2009
First Albatross at Taba Heights
Taba Heights Golf Resort witnessed its first ever Albatross on July 5th. Adrian Mulholland, GM of the Taba Sands Casino achieved this incredible feat on Hole 14, the longest golf hole in Egypt measuring an impressive 620 Yards. After big hitting, Adrian unleashed a drive of 335 Yards and stood on the neatly mown fairway faced with a shot of 285 Yards to the pin.
Never one to shy away from a challenge, he launched the ball into the air with his 3 Wood and watched it sail towards the green. The ball landed softly at the front of the green and rolled towards the cup. Having eyesight similar to an Albatross, Adrian watched with great excitement as the ball rolled into the cup for a really achieved Albatross two. “If only I’d entered the two’s club!” Adrian joked.
An Albatross or Double Eagle (as it is referred to in the US) is an achievement rarely seen even in professional golf and is a testament to the long, straight shots Adrian is renowned for in Taba Heights.
MAY 2009
Race to Taba Heights Season Finale
Tony Lowe (11 H’cap), returning to Taba Heights to defend his crown from the previous March 2009 event, produced another display of consistent golf heading the field with 35 points. The score was a bit lower than one might expect on a prime day for golf as the wind was very light and the golf course was in excellent playing condition. Taking second place on a count back also with 35 points was Tony’s wife, Sue Lowe (H’cap 29). The First and Second finish by husband and wife was a first for Taba Heights Golf Resort.
Race to Taba Heights is an 18-hole individual Stableford competition staged once a month for over four months. The next event will take place again as of October 2009; to enter contact golf@tabaheights.com or call +2 012 739 9448.
APRIL 2009
Matchplay Returns to Taba Heights
The Matchplay Grand Finals will return to the Taba Heights Golf Resort May as some 32 competitors made up of 16 Men’s and 16 Mixed teams battle it out over three days of tournament golf to be crowned 2009/10 champions. Hosted by Marriott in conjunction with PelTours and the Taba Heights Golf Resort, the event offers the UK golfing public the opportunity to play one of the finest golf courses in Egypt. The event was also staged in Taba Heights during 2008 and such was the response from the competitors that a return for the Grand Final to Taba Heights was without question. For more information visit the official tournament webpage.
MARCH 2009
Golf Resort Welcomes New Members
The Golf Resort is pleased to welcome new International Members Willy & Bea Lyke who joined in February. Mr. & Mrs. Lyke from Geel, Belgium have visited Taba Heights on three separate occasions and have been so taken with the excellent golf facilities and service they receive they have decided to make Taba Heights Golf Resort their course-away-from-home. Making most of the ideal weather to play every day of their holiday, the couple enjoys a friendly rivalry on the course. James Shippey, Director of Golf Club Operations commented that Bea often finishes the 18 holes a couple of shots ahead of Willy. However, Mr. Lyke says it’s the taking part that counts as they both enjoy the breathtaking surroundings. A true gentleman! For information on International Golf Memberships , contact management by email .
FEBRUARY 2009
Course Development
In an ongoing quest to provide all visitors the ultimate golfing experience, Taba Heights Golf Resort has added over 1000 plants and trees to the course in recent weeks. With these additions, the aim is to give the course are more aesthetically pleasing view from each Tee and Fairway without making the course any more challenging to play.
Over 800 panaceum bushes have been planted alongside Fairways, Tees and Greens while some 100 palm trees planted in strategic positions around the course and will be allowed to establish themselves over the summer as the temperature increases. Over 100 cacti have also been placed in visually pleasing areas. While all of the new plants are in their infancy, these specific breeds have been chosen for their ability to grow quickly with minimum irrigation which is in line with the course management’s goal of continued environmental friendliness.
JANUARY 2009
Hole-in-One on 15
The course witnessed its first Hole-in-One on hole 15 on 27 January 2009. The delighted golfer was Tony Wakefield of Retford Golf Club, England. Using a new Ping G5 hybrid received from his family for Christmas, Tony surely though Father Christmas had come a second time upon hitting his Tee Shot directly into the hole! For achieving this feat, Tony was the proud recipient of a bottle of Shahrazad wine and a free holiday to Taba Heights courtesy of Peltours (UK), who sponsor Hole-in-One prize at hole 15.
Read more, see our 2008 News Bulletins
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