As professional golf continues its expansion into Asia and the Middle East, the newest championship “The Race to Dubai” will feature a $2 million prize. The Euro Tour is sponsoring the event along with Leisurecorp (which is owned by the government of Dubai). The Euro Tour has expanded in 2009 to include tournaments in Hong Kong, China, South Africa, South Korea Thailand, Australia, Malaysi and Indonesia as well as matches in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

“The Race to Dubai” will end at the Dubai World Championship in mid-November. The tournament is the richest in the world. In addition to the top prize, cash awards will be earned by the top finishers, down to 15th place which will receive $250,000. The Dubai World Championship is scheduled to be played at the Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Golf is a growing interest in the Middle East. In Dubai, the influx of western tourists has led to the creation of numerous golf resorts. Likewise the large number of business travelers who find themselves in the city seek out courses as places to close deals as well as relax. Just about any 5 star Dubai hotel will be able to direct guests to the nearest course, if there isn’t one attached to the hotel grounds.

Dubai will be the home of the first golf course designed by Tiger Woods. It is estimated Woods may earn as much as $20 million once the course is completed at the Al Ruwaya Golf Club in Dubai.

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