Tiger Woods designed golf course to be built in Dubai

The course, to be operated by the Trump Organisation, will include a clubhouse, restaurant and pro shop, Damac said in a statement on Tuesday.

By Staff Report

Published: Wed 10 Dec 2014, 11:12 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 10:10 PM

Dubai: Golfing superstar Tiger Woods will design an 18-hole championship golf course to be built in Dubai by Damac Properties.

The course, to be operated by the Trump Organisation, will include a clubhouse, restaurant and pro shop, Damac said in a statement on Tuesday. It’s due to open by the end of 2017 as part of 55 million square feet master community — the Akoya Oxygen. Plans for a Tiger Woods course were dropped by Dubai Properties Group in January 2011.

“Tiger Woods is one of the most famous and iconic sportsmen in the world who will bring his design expertise and worldwide playing experience to this amazing development,” Ziad El Chaar, managing director, Damac Properties, said in a statement to Khaleej Times.

“Add to that the golfing prowess and skills of The Trump Organisation, our leadership position in luxury real estate development, with the global appeal of Dubai, we believe The Trump World Golf Club Dubai, designed by Tiger Woods, will be a market leader, judged against the best golf courses in the world,” he added.

Woods has already gained a strong reputation for golf course design, with projects underway in Mexico and the United States. His first course to open for play will be El Cardonal in Mexico, which is scheduled to open before the end of the year.

“I’ve been fortunate to play great golf courses all over the globe,” Woods said in the statement. “I hope to bring elements of those great courses and others to the Trump World Golf Club in Dubai.”

This will be the Trump Organisation’s 18th golf property in the world and marks the second world-class course in Dubai with Damac Properties.

“Tiger Woods is the biggest name in professional golf,” said Mr. Donald J. Trump, Chairman & President of The Trump Organisation. “I can’t wait to see this stunning project come to life,” added Woods.

— muzaffarrizvi@khaleejtimes.com