Dubai · United Arab Emirates · Dubai
Jumeirah Golf Estates
Earth Course
Earth Course holds a distinguished position in Dubai golf. It is the revered site of the DP World Tour Championship. Located in Dubai, within the Dubai region, this course is set amidst a desert parkland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to the United Arab Emirates, rich in its history, architectural choices, relationship with the surrounding landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Earth Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial significance.
desert · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,000 m · 2009
At a glance
Earth Course holds a distinguished position in Dubai golf. It is the revered site of the DP World Tour Championship. Located in Dubai, within the Dubai region, this course is set amidst a desert parkland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to the United Arab Emirates, rich in its history, architectural choices, relationship with the surrounding landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Earth Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial significance.
Geography & setting
Earth Course is located in Dubai, within the Dubai region, in the United Arab Emirates. The course unfolds within a desert parkland terrain. This geographical understanding should be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Le site du DP World Tour Championship.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 7000 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its desert parkland environment to shape its angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.jumeirahgolfestates.com/golf/earth-course/