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THE LATEST AT JUMEIRAH GOLF ESTATES
8 March 2010
Golfer of the month
Englishman Ian Poulter receives The European Tour's Golfer of the Month award for February.
25 February 2010
JGE and DWC claim honours
Jumeirah Golf Estates & Dubai World Championship scoop double win in Middle East Golfer Awards 2010
8 February 2010
Golfer of the Month
South African Charl Shwartzel has been named The European Tour's Golfer of the month for January
18 January 2010
Westy honoured with logo
Lee Westwood receives the Champions logo for topping the rankings in the 2008/2009 European Tour Race to Dubai
18 January 2010
Westwood on Fire
Inaugural Dubai World Championship winner unveils Fire Course.
5 January 2010
The JGE Tour Academy
Whether new to the game or an experienced player, the Jumeirah Golf Estates Tour Academy has instructional programmes that cater for all abilities!
5 January 2010
Membership now available
Membership is now available at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
1 December 2009
Westwood praises DWC
Lee Westwood claims inaugral Dubai World Championship in sensational style
21 November 2009
JGE debuts to the world
JGE has burst onto the world golf scene following the inaugural Dubai World Championship
15 November 2009
Down to Earth
Sergio Garcia takes to the Earth course as the first professional to tee off.
13 November 2009
JGE welcomes His Highness
Jumeirah Golf Estates was delighted to welcome His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for a visit during the final preparations of the Dubai World Championship
10 November 2009
Westwood gets ready
Currently Race to Dubai leader, Lee Westwood gets ready for Dubai showdown
10 November 2009
Race to Dubai heats up
The top 60 players continue to compete for their place with eight days to go
6 November 2009
Golfer of the Month
Ross Fisher has been named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for November
6 November 2009
Jeev; 'If I can walk I will play'
Jeev Milkha Singh targets Dubai World Championship despite picking up another injury
6 November 2009
Poulter back to his best
Ian Poulter is confident of a late charge in The Race to Dubai culminating in the DUbai World Championship
5 November 2009
Golf as never seen before
The stunning location of the 'Left Bank' bar on the left bank of the signature 17th island hole
5 November 2009
Casey hopes for second wind
Casey is still confident that he can claim both the Dubai World Championship and The Race to Dubai
5 November 2009
Donald has eye on Dubai
Luke Donald settles for position to make it to the Dubai World Championship.
4 November 2009
Fisher win shakes up Race
The Race heats up with Ross Fishers win meaning its all to play for!
4 November 2009
Amazing Race
With the Dubai World Championship just around the corner, the impact of The Race to Dubai is shining brighter than ever
3 November 2009
Join the 'Big Easy' for charity
An exclusive charity auction launched today will mean one lucky winner will experience the stunning Earth course whilst playing alongside 'The Big Easy', Ernie Els in the Dubai World Championship pro-am.
2 November 2009
Poulter ready for sprint finish
Ian Poulters form is peaking at the right time as he predicts a big three weeks ahead going into the Dubai World Championship
1 November 2009
King Fisher targets rivals
Ross Fisher continues his fine form to put the pressure on Race to Dubai rivals
1 November 2009
Kim secures date in Dubai
Anthony Kim has secured his passage to the Dubai World Championship with a second place finish at the Volvo World Matchplay.
1 November 2009
Fresh Poulter makes his move
Victory for Ian Poulter at the Barclays Singapore Open pushes him to tenth in The Race to Dubai
31 October 2009
Fisher out to hook rivals
Ross Fisher looks for a strong finish leading to the Dubai World Championship
31 October 2009
McIlroy upbeat about Race
McIlroy remains positive about Race to Dubai chances despite early exit.
28 October 2009
Harrington eyes clean sweep
Harrington has his eyes firmly set on the season finale at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
28 October 2009
Kaymer back in contention
Martin Kaymer continues his good run of form as he returns from injury.
28 October 2009
Casey back in The Race
Former Race to Dubai leader, Paul Casey is back in the hunt after recovering from injury.
25 October 2009
Piece of cake for Westwood
Following a fantastic season Lee Westwood aims to finish in style by claiming top spot in The Race to Dubai
25 October 2009
McDowell aims at strong finish
Graeme McDowell looks to focus on form in the home stretch of The Race to Dubai
25 October 2009
Casey up for sprint finish
Casey looks to get his Race back on track after lengthy injury layoff.
22 October 2009
Kaymer on the comeback trail
King Kaymer set to reignite his challenge in The Race to Dubai
22 October 2009
DWC partners with DSC
Dubai Sports Council's partnership with the Dubai World Championship continues to strengthen Dubai's drive to become a world class golf destination.
21 October 2009
McIlroy aims for number one
Rory McIlroy has Lee Westwood in his sights as he looks to reclaim top spot in The Race to Dubai.
19 October 2009
Race to Dubai 2010
The second leg of the Race is on its way!
19 October 2009
Westwood leads Race
Lee Westwood wins in Portugal and takes pole position in Race to Dubai
5 October 2009
Golden mile is a stiff challenge
Dubai's own golden mile will test the worlds best players
4 October 2009
Golfer of the month
Cabrera-Bello named Race to Dubai Golfer of the Month
30 September 2009
Land Rover joins DWC
Land Rover is named as Official vehicle sponsor of DWC as the 50 day countdown begins.
27 September 2009
Follow the legends
Jumeirah Golf Estates is pleased to announce membership is now available for the Earth and Fire courses.
23 September 2009
Earth will test the best
David Garland, the Director of Operations for The European Tour, visits Earth for the fifth time in preparation for DWC.
23 September 2009
Earth is a worthy host
Earth gears up for the final countdown to the Dubai World Championship
13 September 2009
Golfer of the Month
Lee Westwood has been named The Race to Dubai Golfer of the Month for August.
30 August 2009
Dubai backs DWC
DP World, Atlantis hotel and CNN will all be playing a pivotal role at the inaugural Dubai World Championship.
11 August 2009
100 day countdown to DWC
With over 35,000 registrations for the Dubai World Championship, the 100 day countdown begins.
8 August 2009
Golfer of the Month
With two back to back victory's in July, Martin Kaymer has been announced as The Race to Dubai's Golfer of the Month.
1 August 2009
Turnberry turns on Charm
The iconic Turnberry resort proves to be a spectacular success during first Open for 15 years
25 July 2009
Norman leads Senior Open
Greg Norman storms into the lead going into the final day of the Senior Open Championship
20 July 2009
Italian teen tames Turnberry
Italian 16 year old takes Turnberry by storm on his way to claiming the Silver Medal for the highest placed amateur at The Open
19 July 2009
Cink claims Claret Jug
Five time Open Champion, Tom Watson is sunk by Stewart CInk who claims the Claret Jug on final day of The 138th Open Championship.
12 July 2009
Golfer of the Month
Englishman Nick Dougherty is named The Race to Dubai Golfer of the month for June.
29 June 2009
Ailsa sharpens her teeth
The Race to Dubai's leading players begin to focus on the 138th Open Championship
29 June 2009
400 volunteers confirmed
Golf Fans from around the world flock to become volunteers at the inaugural Dubai World Championship
29 June 2009
Residential construction
The latest update from our buildings construction team
14 June 2009
A first for Flightscope
The European Open, co-promoted by Leisurecorp, was the first time FlightScope technology had been used at a European Tour TV event.
7 June 2009
Lowry; Golfer of the Month
Shane Lowry named as The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for May
31 May 2009
Just the ticket
Leisurecorps ground-breaking free ticket scheme for The European Open proved an enormous success, with close to 90,000 spectators coming through the gates.
30 May 2009
Singh Star
Jumeirah Golf Estates ambassador, Jeev Milkha Singh, continues to battle the strong winds at The European Open to maintain his position at the top of the leaderboard.
29 May 2009
Singh when you’re winning
Leisurecorps first tournament of 2009 continues to pull in the crowds as Jumeirah Golf Estates, Jeev Milkha Singh heads leaderboard
29 May 2009
Huge crowds at European Open
28 May 2009
Golf meets Fashion!
Leisurecorp and Polo Ralph Lauren announce a global golf partnership
27 May 2009
Garcia looks for second wind ahead of Turnberry challenge
27 May 2009
Lowry’s stroke of genius
Shane Lowry makes Tour debut at this weeks European Open.
27 May 2009
Countdown begins with Rolex
Rolex are announced as the first official sponsor of the Dubai World Championship.
27 May 2009
Hamilton revs it up!
The European Open gets underway with Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton driving in to take part in the curtain-raising Pro-Am of Leisurecorps first event in 2009.
24 May 2009
20,000 tickets in two weeks!
20 May 2009
Let's get physical...
The Race to Dubai mobile Physiotherapy Unit makes its eagerly-awaited return at the BMW PGA Championship after an extensive refit and rebrand.
11 May 2009
Stenson dominates to win TPC
7 May 2009
Free for All!
Greg Norman announces free tickets at the Dubai World Championship.
22 April 2009
Fire course 'heats up' Jumeirah Golf Estates progress
Second course at 'the world's most anticipated golf course development' takes shape while residential component celebrates Real Estate Award
22 April 2009
R&A Turnberry press conference
The Open Championship press conference was held at Turnberry prior to the 138th Open Championship in July this year
20 April 2009
Whispering Pines Awarded
The Whispering Pines street at Jumeirah Golf Estates receives CityScape 2009 Award.
14 April 2009
Jeev Honoured
Jeev Milkha Singh Accepts Asian Tour Honorary Membership.
9 April 2009
The Race is On!
Players strive for consistency throughout the season to win the inaugural Race to Dubai.
8 April 2009
Søren Kjeldsen named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for March
Kjeldsen's impressive victory in the Open de Andalucia de Golf 09 in Spain earned him the coveted Race to Dubai accolade.
6 April 2009
Dubai World Championship receives patronage from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai
Grand finale to The Race to Dubai set to become one of the Middle East’s most prestigious sporting events.
29 March 2009
Course updates
Fighting Fire with Fire
29 March 2009
Residential Construction Updates
A report from our Residential Construction Team
13 March 2009
Legend Crowned
Pete Dye, one of the renowned course designers of Jumeirah Golf Estates, receives golf's highest honour.
5 March 2009
Ogilvy Claims Tour Award
Ogilvy's victory left the panel of selectors with a simple decision following a scintillating five days of golf.
1 March 2009
Jeev Praises 'Spectacular Earth'
India's Number One golfer visits Dubai World Championship venue and becomes a Jumeirah Golf Estates homeowner.
24 February 2009
Euro Stars Head for WGC
In a weekend featuring two tournaments on The Race to Dubai, the Jakarta Indonesian Open and the World Golf Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain, many of the headlines over the past week have been focused on the return of Tiger Woods to competitive golf.
19 February 2009
King Fisher Eyes European Open Defense
Ross Fisher will attempt to become the first player since English compatriot Lee Westwood in 2000 to successfully defend The European Open title when he returns to the London Golf Club in Kent, England, for the co-staged Leisurecorp event.
18 February 2009
Johnnie Walker Classic Preview
One of the most well travelled tournaments in golf arrives in Perth, Australia, this week with a host of star players that collectively represent The European Tour's mass appeal.
16 February 2009
McIlroy Lands Tour Award
Rory McIlroy named The Race to Dubai European Tour Golfer of the Month for January.
15 February 2009
Kang Claims Victory!
This weekend the Saujana Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur played host venue to the Maybank Malaysian Open.
11 February 2009
Kim Stars in Malaysia
This weekend, we see The Race to Dubai head from the Middle East over to Malaysia for the Maybank Malaysian Open.
5 February 2009
MEG Awards
Earlier this week, Leisurecorp was delighted to accept two awards at the 2009 Middle East Golfer Award Ceremony.
1 February 2009
A Star is Born!
The 19-year-old Jumeirah Golf Estates resident claims victory in the Dubai Desert Classic.
28 January 2009
Challenge Match at DDC
Jose Coceres and Robert-Jan Derksen secure Challenge Match victory.
27 January 2009
Earth Unveiled
A few select stars get a sneak peek at the exicting new course that will host the inaugural Dubai World Championship this November.
21 January 2009
Swing Continues in Qatar
The second leg of the Desert Swing on The Race to Dubai continues this weekend in Qatar.
21 January 2009
Race to Dubai: Players' Thoughts
As The Race to Dubai hits its "Swing" we listen to what some of the players have to say.
21 January 2009
"The Greatest Show on Earth"
With 10 months to go until The Dubai World Championship, the Earth course continues to blossom.
18 January 2009
"Desert Swing Kicks Off"
The trio of tournaments which has become known as the "Desert Swing" begins in Abu Dhabi!
22 December 2008
Singh Wins Chevron Challenge
Congratulations to Vijay Singh on his sensational end-of-season victory.
22 December 2008
SA Open Final Day
Leisurecorp and Sterne pass the test at SA Open. Record crowds at Leisurecorp's Pearl Valley Golf Estates. Champion Sterne climbs to third in The Race to Dubai rankings.
20 December 2008
SA Open Day Three
Leisurecorp Ambassador Lee Westwood leads the way at Pearl Valley. Enhanced tournament comes in for more praise from star-studded field. Attendance after day three surpasses total for 2007 Championship.
19 December 2008
SA Open Day Two
Players praise Leisurecorp as South African Open heats up—record crowds continue to pour into Pearl Valley Golf Estates.
19 December 2008
SA Open day One
Records smashed on Day One of the South African Open.
18 December 2008
Preview to SA Open
World’s leading golfers gear up for best-ever South African Open.
17 December 2008
Leisurecorp Trilogy Begins
This weekend, the South African Open, being played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates, heralds the beginning of a fantastic trilogy of international golf tournaments for Leisurecorp.
10 December 2008
SA Open Entry Closes
Entry closes on greatest field in South African Open Championship history.
8 December 2008
Jeev Wins in Japan
Congratulations to Jeev Milkha Singh on winning the Nippon Series JT Cup.
4 December 2008
CNN's Living Golf Looks into The Race to Dubai
CNN's Living Golf explores the new-look European Tour.
19 November 2008
The greatest show on "Earth"—the one-year countdown to the Dubai World Championship begins
The world's richest golf tournament will be held at Jumeirah Golf Estates: "The most anticipated golf course development on the planet."
16 November 2008
Jeev Wins in Singapore
Congratulations to Jumeirah Golf Estates ambassador Jeev Milkha Singh, who has claimed victory in the Barclays Singapore Open!
10 November 2008
Sergio Wins in Shanghai
Following a rain-interrupted weekend of golf, Sergio Garcia has claimed victory in the very first event of The Race to Dubai.
9 November 2008
Pete Dye Inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame
The "father of modern golf course design" one of six inductees in the Class of 2008.
6 November 2008
The Race is On!
When the first ball is hit at Shanghai's Sheshan International Golf Club for the start of the HSBC Champions, The Race to Dubai gets under way, heralding a new and exciting era in golf.
26 October 2008
Congratulations to Sergio Garcia on Winning the Castelló Masters
Sergio Garcia continues his fantastic form this season, claiming victory at the Castelló Masters Costa Azahar.
10 October 2008
Jamie's Coming for Dinner!
Jumeirah Golf Estates announces a fantastic collaboration with one of the world's most famous chefs.
10 October 2008
Water Properties Launched, Opening October 15, 2008.
Water apartments will be the first properties launched on October 15, 2008.
5 October 2008
Vijay Singh Triumphs in the FedExCup Series
Water course designer finishes off his 2008 season in spectacular fashion.
2 October 2008
Pearl Valley Golf Estates Property Launch Coming Soon
Launch will run from November 9 to 12, 2008.
2 October 2008
The Race is Almost On!
Just one month remains before the official launch of The Race to Dubai.
24 August 2008
Nick Tarratt Appointed Director of The European Tour International Office
The 49-year-old Englishman—who became well known to European Tour Members through his staging of the Dubai Desert Classic in the 1990s—will head up the purpose-built facility.
5 August 2008
Leisurecorp Congratulates Vijay Singh on His Record Breaking 32nd PGA Tour Win
The Water course designer shot a two-under-par, final-round 68, at the Firestone Country Club to win by a stroke.
23 July 2008
Norman Applauds European Tour Physiotherapy Unit
The Physiotherapy Unit was rebranded earlier this year as part of the wide-ranging partnership between The European Tour and Leisurecorp.
16 July 2008
Masters Champion Announces Bid for SA Open Championship Hat trick
Immelman, back-to-back champion in 2003 and 2004, will join an illustrious field at this year’s event.
2 July 2008
The European Tour Unveils a New Identity to Reflect a New Era
The 2009 European Tour International Schedule will herald an exciting new era in the game with the introduction of The Race To Dubai.
22 June 2008
Jumeirah Golf Estates Takes Big Step Forward with Prestigious International Property Award
The awards add to the 2007 CNBC Arabian Property Award for Best Golf Development won by Jumeirah Golf Estates.
4 June 2008
Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Justin Rose Head-Up a World-Class Field of Golf Stars for the 2008 South African Open Championship
Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy join the challenge for the world’s second-oldest national open championship.