Dubai Desert Classic Qualifier on Jan 14

DUBAI, November 15 –- The 2007 Dubai Desert Classic qualifying round will be held at the Emirates Golf Club on Sunday, January 14

One top professional and one amateur from this 36-hole qualifier will join an elite field, spearheaded by world number one Tiger Woods, when the European PGA Tour event gets under way at the Majlis course from February 1 to 4.

Dubai Desert Classic tickets go on sale

DUBAI, Nov 7 - World number one Tiger Woods will return to defend his title when the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic, featuring an impressive cast, gets under way at the Emirates Golf Club from February 1 to 4.

The tournament will be preceded by a challenge match on January 30 with six high-profile players, including Woods, lining up for the honours at the new par-3 course of the Emirates Golf Club. The traditional pro-am will be played on Wednesday, January 31.

Jumeirah Golf Estates backs golf in DUBAI drive

DUBAI, Oct 20 – Jumeirah Golf Estates, a Nakheel project, has thrown its weight behind golf in DUBAI's drive to showcase premier events – the Dubai Ladies Masters and the Dubai Desert Classic –- to the world of golf.

Located off the Emirates Road between Dubai Sports City and the Green Community, the golf and residential community, when completed, will boast four environmentally-themed 18-hole courses -- Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind -- that mirror the elements of nature and integrate with distinct gated communities, featuring a variety of investment opportunities, amenities and services.

Emaar boost for golf in DUBAI

DUBAI, July 16 - Global real estate major Emaar Properties underlined its commitment to 'Dubai -- the City of Golf' by teaming up with golf in DUBAI as a partner to support world-class events -- the Dubai Desert Classic and the Dubai Ladies Masters.

Emaar's backing of the Middle East's premier golfing events is fitting for a company that already has a considerable footprint on the sport's landscape thanks to its own golf operations at The Montgomerie, Dubai and at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club, which boasts the region's first truly desert golf course.