Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course

Earth Course

The Greg Norman designed Earth Course is the latest offering from the Jumeirah Golf Estates and since opening for play in 2009 has quickly garnered a strong reputation as a top class championship course; a fact that is underlined by its hosting of the Dubai World Championships in its very first year. Fast forward to 2016, the stunning Earth Course still remains the host of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai and is strongly regarded as one of the most iconic courses on the European Tour schedule.

Measuring 7,706 yards from the tips, it is perhaps a good plan to leave the back tees to the tour pros and play from one of w selection of tees that make the course playable for golfers of all shapes and sizes. Fairways are generous so big hitters will enjoy giving it a rip with the driver, however, natural undulations on the course make for some tricky iron shots into huge, audaciously sloping greens. The rough and white sandy bunkers bordering the fairways and greens are fair and, if you stray even further off line, attractive redwood chippings make finding your ball easy while adding a degree of difficulty to your next shot.

Inspired by the natural elements of Fire, Earth, Water and Wind, and interwoven with tastefully designed homes, the four championship golf courses of Jumeirah Golf Estates are set to take their place among the world's most prestigious golfing developments.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Greg Norman
Opened for play	2009

Tees
Blue	7,706 yards	SSS 77.5
Green	7,045 yards	SSS 74.6
Teal	6,473 yards	SSS 71.8

Home of the DP World Tour Championship

As mentioned, The Earth Course has played host to the DP World Tour Championship since 2009 which also marks the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Finale formerly known as the Order of Merit. The DP World Tour Championship has a prize fund of $8,000,000 and in 2018 Danny Willett took home a cheque of over a million dollars for his Tour Championship victory.

Previous Winners of the DP World Tour Championship

2012 - Rory McIlroy (-23)
2013 - Henrik Stenson (-25)
2014 - Henrik Stenson (-16)
2015 - Rory McIlroy (- 21)
2016 - Matthew Fitzpatrick (-17)
2017 - Jon Rahm (-19)
2018 - Danny Willett (-18)

A look back at the 2018 DP World Tour Championship

The victory in 2018 for Danny Willett was an emotional one, with his first victory since earning his Green Jacket at The Masters back in 2016, it had been close to a 1,000 days that he had won on the Tour. This win didn't come easy either, having to chase off the likes of fellow Englishman Matt Wallace, Jon Rahm, and the 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed.

Wanting to improve your performance?

For those seeking to improve their game, Jumeirah Golf Estates offers incredible practice facilities complete with one of only two European Tour Performance Institute centres in the world for those seeking the opportunity to see how the world's best golfers fine tune their performance.

Relax & unwind in the clubhouse

With a grand clubhouse overlooking the finishing holes on both The Earth and Fire courses, spending some time here before and after your round is well recommended with a choice of excellent dishes to enjoy as well as a host of refreshing drinks to have on the terrace.

A wide range of dining options

Jumeirah Golf Estates offers three unique dining options including the Flame Tree Restaurant perfect for steaks and burgers, the Fresca Delicatessen & Cafe for those seeking a lighter dining option and the Swirl Bar & Lounge serving snacks and a wide range of premium beverages.

Features

Championship Standard Course
Golf Buggies
Golf Club Hire
Club House
Practice Area
Pro Shop

Excellent

Great golf course in good condition. Difficult to play in windy conditions. Greens superb

Steve – Reviewed 10 Feb 2020

Excellent

Fabulous experience both on and off the course.

Paul – Reviewed 9 Feb 2020

Excellent

we had a great day would defo return

Jason & Lisa – Reviewed 9 Dec 2019

Excellent

Stunning course - was a little burnt out in places but they are prepping for DP World Champs Would definitely be coming back to play here in future

Adrian – Reviewed 1 Oct 2019

Excellent

The Earth course is a real challenge for even the advanced golfer. Plenty bunkers which are in pristine condition Myself and my 9 year old daughter played and we had a brilliant time on and off the course. The staff were superb and the experience and treatment to us was professional and awesome

Sunny – Reviewed 26 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Arrived to play all ,arrangements made by your golf travel ,time etc were spot on. Arrived and checked met by nice receptionist, our taxi had driven to the front door as the bag drop was not well signed. Having checked in we were left completely with no directions at all as to where to go. Going back the receptionist said she would arrange for the clubs to be picked up. After another 5 minutes we had to ask where the buggy and clubs where and directed outside of the club towards steps. On the steps no sign of a buggy but there was a line of buggies about 100 yards away and after asking more directions we were indicated our buggy was one in the far away line. No directions for range or putting green. We then found we were fixed up with a member and if we had not had him we had no idea of 1st tee etc. Once we got playing it was alright and found the course enjoyable.

Jim – Reviewed 26 Jan 2019

6.0

Good

Earth Course was disappointing. There is no comparison to Dubai Creek. Staff were not particularly helpful. Over priced for what you got.

Mark – Reviewed 24 Jan 2019

Excellent

Best of all .Quite an experience playing the same course as the final. Greens were still super fast but sadly pitch marked all over ..but we loved the challenge !!

Mike – Reviewed 25 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

Really enjoyed this course. There were 3 of us who played. We were teamed up with a member to make a 4 ball. They were helpful with tips around the course. We booked a 0810 tee but tee'd off at 0840. As the temp was 39* I would recommend as early a start as poss.

Chris – Reviewed 30 Sep 2018