Dubai Desert Classic, Professional golf tournament at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Desert Classic is a professional golf tournament held on the Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club, stretching across 18 holes. The course features sand bunkers, water hazards, and natural desert vegetation surrounding the fairways.
The tournament was founded in 1989 and was the first European Tour competition held in the Arabian region. The event marked the beginning of professional golf on the Arabian Peninsula.
The tournament attracts professional golfers from around the world and has helped grow the sport's popularity in the Emirates. The event inspires young local players to take up and develop their skills in the game.
The competition takes place each January when temperatures are mild and conditions are ideal for play. Visitors should arrive early in the day since rounds begin at sunrise to take best advantage of daylight.
The course was planted with over 3,000 palm trees that create a green setting within the natural desert landscape. These trees are central to the design and give the tournament its distinctive character.
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