Els Club Dubai Auction Taking Bids

More than 200 golfers took part in a charity golf day at The Els Club Dubai on 27 February to help raise money for those affected by the tragic events in Haiti in January. The target is $100,000 and includes an auction whereby the public has until the end of March to bid on a range of items, including a portrait of Ernie by renowned artist Mark Edgar Thomas Robinson.

The wind was blowing hard across the Els Club Dubai's manicured fairways and greens, but the challenging conditions couldn't blow away the enthusiasm of the 200-plus golfers taking part. By mid-afternoon the weather had improved and soon more than 500 people were enjoying a Twilight Picnic and BBQ, with entertainment in the varied form of a live band, a DJ, jumping castles for the kids and a circus performer dazzling everyone with his flame throwing.

The event showcased The Els Club Dubai as a facility that lends its support to those in need. Moving forward the intention is to position the Els Club Dubai as a wonderful golfing experience and a fantastic place for families to spend their weekends together, but also a Club that holds golf days in aid of supporting various charities and worthy causes around the world. The general public has until the end of March to bid on any of the auction items:

- Callaway Driver signed by Ernie Els
- Painting of Ernie Els by renowned artist Mark Edgar Thomas Robinson
- Framed print signed by Rory McIlroy
- Framed print signed by Lee Westwood
- Business Class air fares to the US, five nights and golf at various Troon facilities
- Business Class air fares to London, three nights and golf at Celtic Manor
- Round of golf with former Ryder Cup Captain Sam Torrance
- A fourball at The Els Club, The Montgomerie, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Abu Dhabi Golf Club
- Springboks jersey signed by Bryan Habana and other Springbok players
- Box seat tickets for two to a Springboks game in SA, hosted by Bryan Habana
- Box seat tickets for two to a Man United game, hosted by Michael Owen
- Cricket bats signed by the England and Pakistan teams
- Cricket bats signed by all eight teams from the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy
- Framed prints signed by England cricket legend, Andrew Flintoff
- Cricket lesson for up to 10 children, coached by Andrew Flintoff
- Head tennis racket signed by World No.3 Svetlana Kuznestsova
- Tennis lesson for up to 10 children, coached by Svetlana Kuznestsova
- Weekend stay at the Emirates Palace in a Khaleij Suite, inclusive breakfast for two and a brunch for two on Friday at Vendome Restaurant

For more details visit the website: www.elsclubdubai.com