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5. Emirates Golf Club (Majlis Course), Dubai Emirates Golf Club (Majlis), the first grass course in the Middle East, takes its name from the Arabic word for ‘meeting place.’ The course features hundreds of indigenous species of flora and fauna, beautifully complemented by meandering fairways and lakes. . 6. Heritage Golf Club, Mauritius Welcome to Mauritius, where historical sights, diverse cultures, beautiful landscapes, and exciting activities come together to create a world-in- one-island slice of paradise. Heritage Golf Club is located between mountains and the sea, with spectacular views of the lagoon and the hills of the Black River Gorges Nature Reserve. Heritage was recently recognized as one of the top ten golf courses in Africa, according to a global news broadcaster CNN. 7. Tralee Golf Club, Ireland Tralee Golf Club was designed by Arnold Palmer in 1984. The stunning 1st and 2nd holes of the course were the locations of the beach scenes in the 1970 movie Ryan’s Daughter, which won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. The golf course setting represents a true paradise for those willing to take on the challenge, at what is widely acclaimed as one of the most famous links courses in the world. Volume 4 • Issue 45 19