Tiger Woods doesn't always get what he wants nowadays. With all the Grand Slam victories and the record-breaking feats he accomplished throughout his legendary golfing career, the world's most popular golfer is still vulnerable to disappointments after all.
Aside from his five-year Grand Slam drought, Woods has recently been dealt another setback after his signature golf estate in Dubai was scrapped due to financial problems encountered by Dubai Properties Group, a unit of Dubai Holding.
According to a report by ArabianBusiness.com, the original plan for the Tiger Woods Dubai project includes 287 luxury villas, a mansion, boutique hotel and clubhouse across the 55 million square feet land.
Woods has reportedly received $55.4 million ($26.25 million upfront and $29 million 10 days later after the signing of the lucrative deal) for the designing and promotion of the golf resort.
Golf Channel said the world's top golfer has already turned his attention to another project in Mexico - the Diamante Cabo San Lucas Golf Resort. The Tiger Woods Design has already four contracted designs (The others are Punta Brava in Mexico, The Cliffs in Asheville, North Carolina, and Al Ruwaya in Dubai) since its establishment in 2006. However, these golf courses are either unfinished or still not open to the public.
Woods is preparing for the British Open Championship next week, hoping he will finally bag a Grand Slam title after waiting for almost half a decade.
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