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Magnificent trophy awaits champion
22 November 2009
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The uniqueness of the Dubai World Championship presented by: DP World carries right through to the final prize – the stunning baton which will be awarded to the inagural winner of the tournament.
The one metre baton, designed by Asprey in London, is made of 7.3 kilos of silver and will be handed over to this evening’s victor who is expected to hold it aloft like a gladiator at the end of a battle.
The baton, which required 400 manufacturing hours to complete, will be on display for the public to see once The Club at Jumeirah Golf Estates opens .
Saeed Harib, Managing Director, Nakheel Leisure, said:
“We started with the idea that there is currently no global trophy that is natural for a player to place in one hand and then raise above his head in triumph.”
” Winning the Dubai World Championship will be a highlight in any golfer’s career.
“We can just imagine the feeling of excitement when the winner is passed the trophy … the natural reaction will be to raise the “sabre” like a victor after a true battle.”
The trophy will extend with each victory as each winner’s name will be engraved on the inner cylinder and then locked in place.
“The shape of the trophy is really quite unique and like no other major trophy in world sport,” added Mr Harib.
