Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods would design the new 18-hole championship golf course in Dubai to be built by luxury real estate developers, DAMAC Properties and operated by The Trump Organization.
Set within the 55 million square feet master community of AKOYA Oxygen, the 'Trump World Golf Club, Dubai' would include a state-of-the-art clubhouse, world-class restaurant and pro shop. The course would be situated at the heart of the development, with some of the highest premium, residential developments in Dubai overlooking the course.
Ziad El Chaar, managing director of DAMAC Properties, said that Woods is one of the most famous and iconic sportsmen in the world who would bring his design expertise and worldwide playing experience to this amazing development.
El Chaar said that add to that the golfing prowess and skills of The Trump Organisation, their leadership position in luxury real estate development, with the global appeal of Dubai, they believe The Trump World Golf Club Dubai, designed by Woods, would be a market leader, judged against the best golf courses in the world.
He also said that bringing Woods to Dubai is a testament to the luxury and quality that can be anticipated at AKOYA Oxygen, where fashion meets the outdoors, and green really is the new black.
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.
In reference to the style of course that he is creating, Woods said that he has been fortunate to play great golf courses all over the globe, from the original links courses in Scotland to the famous parkland courses in America and the distinctive layouts on the sand belt of Australia.
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The American added that he hopes to bring elements of those great courses and others to the Trump World Golf Club Dubai with the end result being a course that golfers would want to play again and again.
Woods has won 14 Majors in golf, second only to Jack Nicklaus, and is one of the most iconic sportsmen ever to grace the game. The two-time winner of the Dubai Desert Classic (2006 and 2008), who had previously looked at the opportunity to design a course in Dubai, is now returning to realize that dream.
Woods has won a total of 105 tournaments, 79 of those on the PGA TOUR, including four Masters Tournaments, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Open Championships, and three British Open Championships. With his second Masters victory in 2001, Woods became the first player ever to hold all four professional major championships at the same time.
Woods said that he can't wait to see this stunning project come to life, adding that Dubai is fast becoming one of the most influential golfing destinations in the world, both for the professional game and for amateurs looking to enjoy the great weather, great courses and amazing lifestyle.
He added that they plan to create a distinct and memorable golf course that players of all abilities find enjoyable. He said that he is very much looking forward to adding to the great courses of Dubai.
Site preparation work on the Trump World Golf Club Dubai is already underway, with the course due to open by the end of 2017.
This will be the Trump Organization's 18th golf property in the world and marks the second world-class course in Dubai with DAMAC Properties.
Donald J. Trump, chairman and president of The Trump Organization, said that Woods is the biggest name in professional golf, adding that his expertise comes from winning on every great course in the world, including his win at the WGC- Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, Miami.
Trump said that Woods would be a tremendous asset in developing the course at the Trump World Golf Club, Dubai and together, with DAMAC Properties, they would be doing something very special.
The Trump World Golf Club, Dubai would anchor the AKOYA Oxygen master community that is located just off the Umm Suqeim road extension and less than 15 minutes from AKOYA by DAMAC.
AKOYA Oxygen would showcase the greenest living spaces in Dubai with parklands, green open spaces and private gardens. The development will include luxury living experiences in a lush, peaceful environment.