The Tiger Woods Dubai, an exclusive 55 million sq ft golf community development and a member of Tatweer Dubai, has appointed Patrick Bowers as general manager of the Al Ruwaya Golf Club.

In his new role, Bowers will manage all aspects of the Al Ruwaya Golf Club, including its pre-opening, clubhouse operations, golf course operations, membership programme and major golf tournament procurement.

A highly respected veteran within the golfing industry, Patrick Bowers brings 20 years of international operating experience to The Tiger Woods Dubai. Bowers will lead a team of dedicated professionals on behalf of the IMG Golf Course Management that has been mandated to operate the Al Ruwaya Golf Club.

Patrick Bowers comes to The Tiger Woods Dubai after a successful term as vice president - Golf with the Dubai Event Management Corporation.

“Bowers will bring his rich industry experience to The Tiger Woods Dubai and successfully translate Tatweer’s vision of excellence in all facets of operations for the Al Ruwaya Golf Club,” said Abdulla Al Gurg, project director, The Tiger Woods Dubai.

“Bowers’strong operational management skills, exceptional experience and high level of expertise make him the ideal candidate for the high profile position at The Tiger Woods Dubai,” added Paul Burley, vice president, IMG.

Al Ruwaya, the world’s first golf course to be designed by Tiger Woods Design, will be a 7,800 yard, par 72, 18-hole championship course, providing a strategic and dramatic test for golf players of all skill levels.

Located at Dubailand, a leading leisure, tourism and entertainment destination, The Tiger Woods Dubai is fast taking shape as an exclusive golf community encompassing a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 139,000 sq. feet clubhouse with premium amenities; a high-end destination spa; 22 palaces; 75 mansions, and 100 luxury villas and community service facilities.-TradeArabia News Service