IN BUSINESS, Sudesh Aggarwal is an seasoned professional. After graduating with an MBA in 1973 and cutting his teeth as a management consultant for Price Waterhouse, he’s built a formidable empire since 1988 with a diverse portfolio of investments ranging from food production, home furnishings and real estate to events management and even video gaming.
In golf, Aggarwal is a 14-handicapper although once got as low as six. But don’t be fooled by the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club founding member’s more modest golf ability. The ambition and entrepreneurship that has seen him featured in a list of the top 100 Indian Businessmen in the UAE is set to disrupt the game like never before.
With the official backing of the Emirates Golf Federation and blessing of the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), Aggarwal launched the Emirates Amateur Golf League (EAGL) on January 20. In a nutshell, it’s IPL cricket meets amateur golf, a Ryder Cup-style franchise-based league with an inaugural eight-team season earmarked to start in November.
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Tempting Entrée
INDUSTRY IDENTITIES AND A FORMER SIX NATIONS STAR AMONG THE BIG NAMES ROLLED OUT FOR THE EAGL’S SUMMER DRESS-REHEARSAL
Year of the Comeback
Tour pros of all ages are rediscovering their mojo
THE GOLF STAYCATION PERFECTED
Golf Digest Middle East’s inaugural Play & Stay is coming to Radisson Dubai DAMAC Hills and Trump Dubai
THE GENIUS OF JORDAN
HE WANTED A CONFIDENT, RELIABLE SWING. HE FOUND IT IN A CLEVER WAY
The Starter
The Nairn Golf Club
Undercover Caddie
Think you could carry a 40-pound bag for a living?
DRIVE BLAST PUTT
THREE WAYS TO RAISE YOUR GAME
Get Set - Ball-striking success starts at address
AMATEURS OFTEN STAND OVER THE BALL with their feet too wide apart. I understand the appeal—they want to feel more stable throughout the swing, and a wider stance seems a logical way to achieve that.
Take 5
It’s hot but that’s no excuse not to warm-up before every round and range session
Classic Closer
Our monthly guide to taming the region’s stroke index 1 holes has gone off-piste. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club professional Matthew Brookes heads to arguably the toughest finishing hole in Middle East golf
