Troon Golf & Travel - April 2011

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GREATNESS

LADIES TAKE
CENTER STAGE

Young and hip with a heaping
spoonful of attitude describes
many lPGA players these days,
and Adidas Golf has introduced
two signature shoe series to prove
it. Developed in collaboration
lPGA tour pros Paula Creamer and
Natalie Gulbis, the new lines are
reflective of each of their personal
styles and preferences. The Signa-
ture Paula Line ($120) sets itself
apart with bold colors and Paula-
inspired ribbon graphics on the
footbed inlay sole; while the Signa-
ture Natalie Shoes ($100) incor-
porate deco stitching throughout
and rhinestone inlays displayed in
the heel and tongue. Available in a
variety of comment-inducing color
combos. adidasgolf.com

Signature Paula

Signature Natalie

Of course no one makes a
pair of shoes look cooler
than Fred Couples, and
ECCO's new Golf Street
collection is the epitome
of cool. Designed to be
worn both on and off the
course, this shoe features
an outsole constructed
from a highly durable TPU
material that has been
shown to last five times
longer than rubber so you
can will these puppies to
your son. $140;
eccousa.com

Ever wanted to see what
it feels like to step into
the shoes of Ben Cren-
shaw? Now you can. Allen
Edmonds Shoe Corpora-
tion has partnered with
the legendary Texan to
help promote its Honors
Collection, a new line of
classic, made-in-the-USA
golf shoes and accessories
for the 2011 golf season.
May they help you putt like
Gentle Ben. $245/$345;
allenedmonds.com.

SBGC was recognized as the "Best Golf Course" in Abu Dhabi at the 2009 CNBC Property Awards and with its continued success won the "Best Golf Course" in the Middle east and Africa at the 2010 CNBC Property Awards.

Amazing Abu Dhabi

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is the first fully operational development on Saadiyat Island. As the Island transforms into a multi-faceted destination offering a great variety of attractions, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is the flagship sports facility on the Island.

Designed by golfing legend Gary Player, the course is one of the world’s most uniquely captivating golfing projects. As the Arabian Gulf’s first and only beachfront course, around one-third of the course commands spectacular views of the Gulf’s glittering, crystal waters fringed by the pristine white sand.

The imaginative course routing provides a spectacular variety of
golf experiences, with every hole having its own unique character.
From the creation of an aquatic habitat, to the introduction of
salt-water lagoons and restoration of the beach and sand dunes,
As the social and recreational heart
of Saadiyat Beach District, the club
provides world-class amenities such
as the hawksbill restaurant, practice
facilities and an iconic Golf Academy with
breathtaking views of the immaculate white sandy beach. The Golf
Academy will also become home to a stunning Club House designed
by world renowned architect Frank Gehry due to open in 2012.