Jumeirah Golf Estates and The European Tour today announced that the premium residential golf community in Dubai has become an Official Partner to The European Tour – the first golf and property development to join the Tour’s elite list of global partners.
As host venue to the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai – the climactic event of The Race to Dubai’s Final Series – since 2009, and the first member of the European Tour Properties network in the Middle East, Jumeirah Golf Estates has a long-standing relationship with The European Tour. Building on this collaboration, the new agreement positions Jumeirah Golf Estates to the highest rank of European Tour ‘Partner’ status.
The agreement will see Jumeirah Golf Estates promoted through The European Tour’s multi-platform network, including year-round presence on europeantour.com, extensive TV exposure and Official Partner presence at multiple European Tour tournaments internationally.
Yousuf Kazim, Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah Golf Estates commented on the landmark development: “Jumeirah Golf Estates is already a thriving community of families and international visitors, and attracts the world’s attention every year during the staging of the enthralling DP World Tour Championship.
“As we continue to enhance Jumeirah Golf Estates’ superior offering, our exalted partnership with The European Tour is a milestone development that cements our status as a world-class residential golf community, and a major stakeholder in international golf.”
David Williams, Chairman of The European Tour, said: “As the host venue of our DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, Jumeirah Golf Estates is a world-class development which enables The European Tour to fulfil its mission of bringing elite golf to the world stage.
“Today’s announcement that Jumeriah Golf Estates has become an Official Partner to The European Tour further strengthens our already established relationship, and we look forward to many more thrilling conclusions to The Race to Dubai at this outstanding venue.”
Neal Graham, General Manager – Club Operations, said: “Having hosted six editions of the DP World Tour Championship, we have developed a strong and valued relationship with The European Tour. We see our new improved partnership as an important natural progression that provides us with new opportunities to promote all that Jumeirah Golf Estates has to offer on a worldwide stage.”
Located between Green Community and Dubai Sports City, Jumeirah Golf Estates is made up of 14 residential communities, including Redwood – the latest collection of premium townhouses and villas. With two championship golf courses, Fire & Earth, and over 1,000 luxury homes within easy reach of Dubai’s top attractions, Jumeirah Golf Estates is well placed to provide a memorable experience for residents and visitors alike. From a state-of-the-art Clubhouse to the region’s only European Tour Performance Institute – a world class training facility for elite professionals and amateur golfers – Jumeirah Golf Estates has a wide variety of entertainment and recreational facilities that will provide a superior lifestyle.
Jumeirah Golf Estates www.jumeirahgolfestates.com
European Tour www.europeantour.com
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