Gear Up For Golf
Celebrate the end of golf season at the DP World Championships held at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Words by Aneesha Rai in The Lifestyle · Nov 9th, 2015
With immaculate rolling greens, beautiful landscaping and countless villas, Jumeirah Golf Estates is home to the DP World tournament this year. An exciting 'Race to Dubai' finish is scheduled between Thursday, the 20th to Sunday, the 22nd of November 2015. As the final tournament of the European Tour, the top 60 players compete to win the title after a season-long competition that spans over 48 tournaments in a multitude of 26 destinations. The close of the tournament is held in Dubai, with the top 60 golfers around the world competing. If you are a keen golfer or golf enthusiast, this event will rank high on your sporting calendar as the year draws to a close.
With big winning stakes on play, last year's winner was Henrik Stenson, who took away the $8 million prize fund in addition to a $5 million bonus pool. The DP World Tour Championship winner receives $1.33million and the Race to Dubai winner receives $1million. All eyes are on 2015 Omega Desert Classic winner Rory McIlroy as a contender for this year's championship.
The event takes place on the 72 Par Greg Norman designed Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. In 2014, there were over 55,000 UAE residents and international attendees for the event. General admission is free, and attendees can avail of the hospitality tickets which gives access to an exclusive luxury pavilion and impeccable gourmet catering overlooking the 18th green. Attendees this year can take advantage of viewing the tournament at various locations situated before the course, including the Left Bank Bar & Terrace on the Par 3 17th hole, the 18th Bar & Terrace on the 18th grandstand and family friendly picnic areas on the 6th and 13th holes. In addition to this, Luxhabitat offers its budding clients an opportunity to view and experience golf course living from the 17th hole at one of our most exclusive listings. Network with our Luxury Sales Specialists and talk about the Dubai luxury property market;enjoy some delicious canapes and drinks as you watch this exciting tournament from the best view possible; one from a home that is now on the market for sale. A lovely layout, newly upgraded garden space and the best view of the greens are just some of the perks of living at this gorgeous villa. Details about the event will be out soon.
The DP World Tournament is a perfect one to attend with family. The little ones can avail of 30 minute free golf sessions at the tennis courts and enjoy themselves at the dedicated Kids' Zone that offers putting greens, face painting, climbing walls and a bouncy castle. Have a picnic with the family at the 6th and 13th holes and enjoy the beautiful cooling Dubai weather. The Championship Village will serve as the social hub of the tournament, with various options for food and drink and live shows from a golf trick shot artist, surrounded by live music.
To celebrate the closing of the tournament, Luxhabitat is sponsoring the "Earth's Ultimate Challenge" giving JGE members a chance to play on the same greens as the championship on the Earth course on the 24th of November. A lucky draw will additionally take place with a grand prize of a couple's stay at Nurai Island amongst other great prizes. Join us for a game of exciting sport, network with our specialists at the Clubhouse, view gorgeous golf homes and explore living luxuriously in Dubai. Stay tuned for more details about this exciting event.
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