Peter Dawson to consult Dubai on growing golf

Sport360 staff 07:38 01/12/2015
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  • New role in emirates: Peter Dawson.

    Peter Dawson, former chief executive of the R&A and the president of the International Golf Federation, has been appointed as a consultant to explore opportunities that will continue to build on Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s leading golf destinations.

    Dawson is highly regarded in the industry as a thought leader. He was, and continues to be, in the forefront of golf’s re-entry into the Olympic Games after a gap of 112 years.

    The appointment follows the recent publication of a Deloitte report which highlights golf as a key contributor to Dubai’s sports economy.

    Dubai’s world-class facilities and strong track record in hosting major international events, including the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and DP World Tour Championship, already play a significant role in attracting tourists and elite players to the emirate. 

    Over the coming months, Dawson will work across the industry alongside all associated stakeholders in Dubai with a view to making a series of recommendations to the Dubai Government.

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    HE Mohammed Al Shaibani, CEO and Executive Director of Investment Corporation Dubai, the investment arm of the Government of Dubai with interests across the real estate and leisure sectors, including golf, commented: “Building on golf’s strong domestic growth in the real estate and leisure sector, this strategic appointment marks another step forward for the continued development of the game and the long-term benefit of Dubai.”

    Dawson said: “In my roles with the R&A and IGF, I have been committed to growing golf around the world and I welcome the opportunity to assist the expansion of the game in Dubai.

    “Dubai has a strong pedigree in golf and I believe there is a real opportunity for it to develop its fantastic golf offering even further.

    "This is a truly exciting project and I much look forward to getting started.”

    The appointment was made by Falcon and Associates, working on behalf of the Dubai leadership.

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