Club Presented with prestigious Gold Flag Award for third consecutive Year, named “2025 Golf Membership Team of the Year”
Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club has received the prestigious Gold Flag Award for the third consecutive year and been named 2025 Golf Membership Team of the Year at the 59club Middle East & Africa Service Excellence Awards, recognising the club’s commitment to exceptional facilities and outstanding customer service.
The Gold Flag Award is an international benchmark of excellence presented to golf and resort properties that deliver exceptional facilities and the highest standards of customer service. In addition to the Gold Flag Award, Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club in Ajman, the UAE, was recognised with the Golf Membership Team of the Year award, which celebrates excellence in membership sales, service delivery, member engagement and commercial performance, further cementing Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club’s position among the leading golf and lifestyle destinations in the region. Special recognition was also given to Al Zorah’s Membership and Marketing Coordinator Charlyn Alunday, whose dedication and professionalism have played an important role in the club’s continued success.
Part of the club’s continued success has come through ongoing membership and service-focused training across the team, with emphasis placed on delivering more personalised member interactions, tailored membership presentations, proactive follow-up communication and a greater understanding of the club’s evolving lifestyle offering. This approach has helped create a more engaging and consultative experience for both existing and prospective members. One example of Al Zorah’s creative membership options is The 100 Club – an exclusive seven-day membership offering golfers unrivalled premium access to the golf and lifestyle experience at one of the UAE’s leading destinations.
“We are immensely proud to receive this recognition from 59club,” said Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club General Manager Philip Henderson. “These awards are a testament to the passion, professionalism and commitment of our entire team, who consistently strive to deliver an exceptional experience for our members and guests. Special congratulations to Charlyn Alunday for her deserved recognition and contribution to our success.”
Founded in 2008 by Simon Wordsworth, 59club has grown into a global leader in performance management, supporting over 1200 Golf & Leisure Clubs, Spa’s, Hotels, Retail establishments and F&B outlets worldwide. 59club annually recognises service excellence at a Global Awards Ceremony, bringing together regional champions to reveal the prestigious Signature Collection, Global Managers of the Year and those venues and leaders that achieve Eminent Collection status. 59club’s 2026 Global Awards Ceremony will take place from November 23-25 in Vilamoura, Portugal.
This latest recognition for Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club follows a landmark period for the club, including being named recipient of the 2025 Golf Inc. Best New Public Clubhouse Award, alongside the successful launch of the club’s highly regarded 100 Club Membership Programme, which has further elevated Al Zorah’s membership offering and market presence.
Clinton Norris, Director of Sales & Marketing at Troon International, added: “Recognition through 59club is especially meaningful as it is driven by performance, service standards and customer experience. Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club continues to demonstrate leadership within the Middle East golf market, and this award is further proof of the outstanding momentum the club has created through its people, product, and progressive membership strategy.”
Managed by Troon International, Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club continues to build on its reputation as one of the Middle East’s most exciting golf destinations, combining championship golf, premium lifestyle amenities, and world-class hospitality.
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About Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club
Set within the spectacular natural surroundings of Al Zorah, Ajman, Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club offers a championship Nicklaus Design golf course, luxury clubhouse facilities, marina access, and an exceptional membership lifestyle experience. For more information on Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club, visit www.alzorahgolfclub.ae.
About Troon International
Troon International is the international division of Troon, the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, delivering best-in-class operations, agronomy, sales, marketing, and hospitality services worldwide. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon provides services at locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries. In addition to private, daily fee, resort and municipal golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, TroonMagazine.com or connect with Troon on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
