The Hero Dubai Desert Classic drives sustainable golf

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic drives sustainable golf

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) has become the first golf event in the Middle East and first within the DP World Tour Rolex Series to achieve GEO Certified® Tournament status, demonstrating the event’s leadership among sustainable golf events. The distinction is awarded and assured by the international non-profit GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, and is based on the strength of commitment, breadth and depth of action, and range of tangible measured impacts across a broad sustainability agenda. Obtaining GEO Certified® status has become a notable achievement showcased by many of the world’s most renowned golf venues and events. Commenting on the achievement, Simon Corkill, Executive Tournament Director for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic said, ‘We are delighted that the Dubai Desert Classic is the first golf event in the Middle East to achieve this important distinction, and milestone. It speaks to our strong dedication to tackling priority environmental and social issues, as we strive to deliver meaningful net positive impacts through the event. With the wide reach that the tournament has, we hope this achievement will help to raise awareness and inspire other events, businesses, and individuals across the region and beyond.” Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and