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One of the biggest international events
in Dubai, the Dubai Desert Classic is golf tournament
organized by the PGA as part of its European Tour schedule.
An event eagerly awaited by golfers and golf aficionados all over the world, the Dubai Desert Classic is held in the month of February or March every year.
Dubai Desert Classic was inaugurated in 1989 and was the Middle East's first European Tour event. Since then, it has become an integral part of golfers' schedule.
The prime reason for the popularity of Dubai Desert Classic is the prize purse associated with it. While the total prize money for this mega event is $ 2.4 million, the winner gets a whopping $ 400,000.
The event has witnessed participation from some of the most renowned golfers across the globe. The winner of the 2006 Dubai Desert Classic was the inimitable Tiger Woods of the US. Other eminent names in the winners' list are Ernie Els, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjern, Fred Couples and Seve Ballesteros.
The Dubai Desert Classic is played on the 'Majlis' course at the very popular Emirates Golf Club. However, in the years 1999 and 2000, it was held at Dubai Creek Golf Club. All these courses are laden with breathtaking landscapes and showcase the natural splendor of Dubai to the world.
Dubai Desert Classic attracts a huge number of golf lovers to this beautiful emirate. During this time, most Dubai hotels in the vicinity of the golf course are jam-packed.
 The
next Dubai Desert Classic is to be held in February
2007. Middle East Hub offers bookings for Dubai
tours and advance hotel bookings for stay in the
city. Avoid last minute rush and get set to drench yourself
in the fascinating world of golf.
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