Golfing superstar Tiger Woods will design the new 18-hole championship golf course to be built in Dubai, UAE, by luxury real estate developers Damac Properties and operated by The Trump Organization.

Set within the 55-million-sq-ft master community of Akoya Oxygen, the ‘Trump World Golf Club, Dubai’ will include a state-of-the-art clubhouse, world-class restaurant and pro shop.

The course will be situated at the heart of the development, with some of the highest premium, residential developments in Dubai overlooking the course.

Commenting on the move, Ziad El Chaar, the managing director of Damac Properties, said: "Tiger Woods is one of the most famous and iconic sportsmen in the world who will bring his design expertise and worldwide playing experience to this amazing development.”

“Add to that the golfing prowess and skills of The Trump Organization, our leadership position in luxury real estate development, with the global appeal of Dubai, we believe The Trump World Golf Club Dubai, designed by Tiger Woods, will be a market leader, judged against the best golf courses in the world,” he stated.

“Bringing Tiger Woods to Dubai is a testament to the luxury and quality that can be anticipated at Akoya Oxygen – where fashion meets the outdoors, and green really is the new black,” added El Chaar.

Woods has already gained a strong reputation for golf course design, with projects under way in Mexico and the US. His first course to open for play will be El Cardonal in Mexico, which is scheduled to open before the end of the year.

In reference to the style of course that he is creating, Woods said: “I’ve been fortunate to play great golf courses all over the globe, from the original links courses in Scotland to the famous parkland courses in America and the distinctive layouts on the sandbelt of Australia."

"I hope to bring elements of those great courses and others to the Trump World Golf Club Dubai with the end result being a course that golfers will want to play again and again," he added.

Woods said Dubai was fast becoming one of the most influential golfing destinations in the world, both for the professional game and for amateurs looking to enjoy the great weather, great courses and amazing lifestyle.

“We plan to create a distinct and memorable golf course that players of all abilities find enjoyable,” he stated. “I can’t wait to see this stunning project come to life,” he added.

Site preparation work on the Trump World Golf Club Dubai is already under way, with the course due to open by the end of 2017.

This will be the Trump Organization’s 18th golf property in the world and marks the second world-class course in Dubai with Damac Properties.

Donald J Trump, the chairman and president of The Trump Organization, said: "Tiger Woods is the biggest name in professional golf. His expertise comes from winning on every great course in the world, including his win at the WGC - Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, Miami."

"Woods will be a tremendous asset in developing the course at the Trump World Golf Club, Dubai - and together, with Damac Properties, we will be doing something very special,” he added.

The Trump World Golf Club, Dubai will anchor the Akoya Oxygen master community that is located just off the Umm Suqeim road extension and less than 15 minutes from Akoya by Damac.-TradeArabia News Service