Golf Digest Middle East Magazine - December 2018

In this issue

The Middle East is home to some of the best golf on the planet and boasts practice facilities to match, ranges the envy of serious golfers the world over. There's a reason so many tour pros hone their games in the desert and now amateurs, locals and visitors alike, have access to another coach to the stars. We go one-on-one with David Leadbetter at the opening of his academy at Dubai's iconic JA the Resort Golf Course at Jebel Ali and share game-improvement tips from more of the game's biggest names including Butch Harmon. Rookie Thorbjorn Olesen spills the beans on his bitter-sweet Ryder Cup debut and we wonder at the unforeseen Desert Swing implications following Rory McIlroy's announcement that he might play just two "pure" European Tour events in 2019. All this, and much more, in the December issue of Golf Digest Middle East.

Thorbjorn's Time

Rolex Ambassador Thorbjørn Olesen on the Behind the Scenes Highs, and Personal Disappear, That Marked His Memorable Ryder Cup Debut at Le Golf National.

8 mins

Career Changer

Dubai Hills Golf Club set to host priceless prelude to revitalised MENA Tour.

2 mins

Life Lessons

The world renowned instructor on the Faldo years, the magic of Seve, illegal drivers for amateurs, why a World Tour is overdue, the curse of a dodgy grip and the opening of his latest academy at JA The Resort Golf Course.

10+ mins

Say It Ain't So Rory (And Co.)

THE RACE TO DUBAI ENDED WITH THE EMOTIONAL RETURN OF DANNY WILLETT AND A WORTHY SEASON CHAMPION IN FRANCESCO MOLINARI. BUT THE DEFINING NARRATIVE FROM JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES COULD HAVE FAR REACHING IMPLICATIONS FOR THE REGION AND THE EUROPEAN TOUR.

6 mins

The Rules Get A Makeover

Nine changes you absolutely need to know for 2019

4 mins

Instantly Hooked

Welcome to the Middle East’s newest clubhouse, an elegant accompaniment to the fine golf on offer at Dubai Hills Golf Club

2 mins

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Golf Digest Middle East Magazine Description:

Golf Digest Middle East is the leading golf publication in the region and the biggest golf magazine brand globally. Featuring a blend of local and international content, Golf Digest Middle East is essential reading for the passionate golfer - combining expert tuition from the world's leading tour professionals with the latest in equipment, news and travel.