Paul Casey.
Golf icon Paul Casey, the two time winner of Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, today visited Yas Links Abu Dhabi, the first links course in the Middle East, being built by Aldar Properties on Yas Island, Aldar’s flagship entertainment destination. Speaking to reporters during a tour of the course and related facilities, Casey, who is defending his title as champion of Abu Dhabi Golf Champion, said: “The Yas Links Course will be unlike anything ever seen in the region and Kyle is really creating something special. Yas Links will be a destination in its own right and being part of an incredible destination as Yas Island will lend added attraction to both. I look forward to being part of the future Yas Links which will elevate Abu Dhabi into an international golfing destination. ”
Chris White, Aldar Golf General Manager, commented: “It is great to welcome Paul Casey back to Abu Dhabi, the very ground where he repeatedly displayed some of the best golf ever played. We are proud to have been with him on his phenomenal journey to success and look forward in the future to have him and the world’s top golfers exhibit their best talents on this world-class course. The Yas Links Golf facility will feature Kyle Phillips’ 7450 yard par 72 course with all eighteen holes benefiting from coastal views. The stunning Andalucía style clubhouse covers an area of 5,750 sqm and features spectacular coastal views and every golfing and leisure amenity that today’s discerning golfer would expect from a world-class development. The dedicated Golf Academy features a private members practice ground, a guest practice ground, a nine hole par 3 golf course, dedicated short game practice area, six shaded hitting bays with air ventilation as well as two indoor swing studios. All practice areas are fully floodlit.