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Monday, February 16, 2009

The Tiger Woods Dubai Appoints Patrick Bowers as General Manager of Al Ruwaya Golf Club

The Tiger Woods Dubai, an exclusive 55 million sq ft golf community development and a member of Tatweer Dubai, have announced the appointment of Patrick Bowers as General Manager of the Al Ruwaya Golf Club.

A highly respected veteran within the golfing industry, Patrick Bowers will bring 20 years of international operating experience to The Tiger Woods Dubai. Bowers will be heading a team of dedicated professionals on behalf of IMG Golf Course Management, who are Al Ruwaya Golf Club’s operators. He joins the organisation following time as Vice President - Golf at Dubai Event Management Corporation. This will mark Bowers’ second tenure with IMG, having spent eight years as Vice President, Golf Course Services responsible for their global golf club management business.

Abdulla Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai, said: “Bowers will bring his rich industry experience to The Tiger Woods Dubai and will be instrumental in establishing Tatweer’s vision of excellence in all facets of operations for Al Ruwaya Golf Club. I am confident that IMG, with Patrick as the General Manager will deliver the outstanding golfing experience that our sophisticated membership and high profile guests would expect.”

Under the guidance of IMG, Patrick Bowers will manage all aspects of the Al Ruwaya Golf Club including its pre-opening, clubhouse operations, golf course operations, membership program and major golf tournament procurement.

IMG Vice President, Paul Burley stated “Patrick will bring many qualities to The Tiger Woods Dubai, his strong operational management skills, exceptional experience and high level of expertise make him the ideal candidate for this high profile position. We are thrilled to welcome Patrick back to the team”

Bowers who was instrumental in IMG’s original landing of the management contract said: “I am honoured to accept this position and I have a full understanding of the significance of being awarded the responsibility of opening the first golf course to be designed by Tiger Woods Design. The vision for Al Ruwaya Golf Club is clear, and therefore so is mine – to provide a unique and aspirational golf experience delivered in a sophisticated and world class environment.”

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 that will provide a strategic and dramatic test for golf players of all skill levels. Six tees on each hole provide a variety of length and challenge for all golfers. Featuring dramatic elevation changes, lush landscaping, and stunning water elements, Al Ruwaya will create an aesthetic experience unlike any other in the region.

Located at Dubailand, the world’s most ambitious leisure, tourism and entertainment destinations, 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.

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