Goodbye Dubai World Championship welcome DP World Tour Championship

Well, all the wait and talk is over! Golfing fans living in the UAE have a lot more Golf on offer. It’s been confirmed that the season-ending Race to Dubai event will be staying at Jumeirah Golf Estates for 3 more years.

This stay includes a new name change to the final event. No longer will it be called the Dubai World Championship but the DP World Tour Championship Dubai… queue the rebranding to be going on!

A few points on the deal:

• The prize money is going to be $8 Million with the bonus pool yet to be confirmed
• The field of 60 will be the same
• They may add another sponsors name to the title and are looking for one it seems
• Will be on the Earth Course as it is in superb condition, may be open to moving on to the Fire course
• Nakheel acting chairman said that the Jumeirah Golf Estates construction and surroundings will be pushed forward for next years event. Hinting that the housing, entrances and the Clubhouse etc may be opened
• Other global places did approach the Tour to inquire about the sponsorship name
• All parties are happy with the deal

All in all a good outcome for Dubai and Golf in this region. I hope that the authorities can push forward and capitalize on this announcement. The whole project around JGE and Sports City may get a much-needed injection to push things back on track. Good news for sport and Dubai residents. Welcome DP World Tour Championship!

Back to the Golf

Paul