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World Golf Awards – Dubai Golf and Viya Golf celebrate success as leaders in the global golf industry

November 28, 2024 – Dubai Golf and Viya Golf enjoyed a triumphant evening at the prestigious World Golf Awards ceremony, held this year in Madeira, Portugal. Established in 2014 as part of the World Travel Awards, the World Golf Awards celebrates excellence in golf tourism and honours the industry leaders who set high standards within the sector.

The event welcomed an impressive global gathering of key figures from across the golf tourism industry, recognising outstanding achievements across courses, clubs, hotels, and services worldwide.

Karl Whitehead, Cluster Club Manager at Viya Golf, proudly accepted multiple accolades on behalf of Dubai Golf and Viya Golf, including:

  • World’s Best Golf Booking App – Viya App
  • World’s Best 9 Hole Golf Course – Yas Acres Golf and Country Club
  • Middle East’s Best Golf Hotel – Park Hyatt Dubai at the Dubai Creek Resort
  • Middle East’s Best Golf Clubhouse – Yas Links
  • Abu Dhabi’s Best Golf Course – Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

Christopher May, CEO of Dubai Golf, commented: “We’re immensely proud of the recognitions Dubai Golf and Viya Golf have received at the World Golf Awards this year. These awards are testament to our team’s commitment to providing world-class experiences across our venues.”

“The Viya App, in particular, represents our ongoing efforts to drive innovation within golf, making it easier for golfers to engage with the sport. We’d like to extend our thanks to the World Golf Awards team for organising an exceptional event that continues to celebrate the leaders and innovators in the golf industry.”

Dubai Golf operates Emirates Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates, and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in Dubai, as well as Topgolf Dubai, while Viya Golf oversees Yas Links, Yas Acres Golf and Country Club, and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi. With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence across its range of venues, the company continues to set the standard in golf management, innovation, and customer experience.

The success of Viya Golf and Dubai Golf at the World Golf Awards 2024 reaffirms their reputation as leaders in the global golf industry, delivering exceptional experiences for golfers in the Middle East.

Golf Courses and resorts, Greenkeepers

Yas Acres Golf – Named Agronomy Team of the Year at 59club awards

September 22, 2023 – Yas Acres Golf and Country Club, managed by VIYA Golf, has been presented with the Agronomy Team of the Year award at the 59club Awards 2023 in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

Yas Acres Golf and Country Club’s agronomy team, overseeing the recently opened 9-hole facility, has been recognised for the consistency and quality of course conditions, outperforming 18-hole courses around the Middle East, including those affiliated with professional tours. This achievement highlights Yas Acres’ rapid rise since its 2021 launch as a 9-hole course.

Julian Danby, Club Manager of Yas Acres Golf and Country Club, commented: “We’re grateful to the 59club for acknowledging us with the Agronomy Team of the Year Award. This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards across each of our nine holes. Their hard work is evident with the course conditioning.

“As we move forward, we’re excited to build on this achievement and further elevate the experience on offer at Yas Acres. Winning this award motivates us to continue our pursuit of excellence. 

“We’re excited to welcome more golfers from around the UAE and further afield to experience and enjoy our unique golf course,” he added.

Yas Acres Golf and Country Club’s success in securing the Agronomy Team of the Year award underlines its emergence and status as a must-play venue for golfers travelling to Abu Dhabi and the UAE.

Located adjacent to the Yas Acres residential community, the floodlit par-36 Fry/Straka-designed golf course is a spectacular addition to the Abu Dhabi golf scene and tests golfers with compelling contours and a lake and stream system that flows through the entire 130-acre property.

59club’s annual awards ceremony recognises the outstanding individuals, teams, venues, and groups within the global golf and hospitality industry for having achieved the highest standards of customer service excellence and sales performance. Qualification for these accolades is unbiased and determined by scores achieved through a detailed and objective mystery shopping programme, which measures the experience afforded to members, visitors, and prospective members spanning the entire golf, leisure, spa, F&B, and hotel operation.