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Italian golfer Guido Migliozzi praises UAE’s long‑term golf strategy

Migliozzi, now based in Dubai, highlights investment, accessibility and youth development as drivers of the UAE’s rise as a global golf hub.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:14:05 GMT

Italian golfer Guido Migliozzi, who lives in Dubai, said the United Arab Emirates has succeeded in turning golf into a widely accessible sport and a global hub, Gulf News reported.

He noted heavy investment in world‑class courses and facilities, the attraction of major tournaments and top players, and a long‑term focus on growing participation and introducing younger people to the game.

Migliozzi reflected on his own career, recalling his first European Tour win in 2019 and a fourth‑place finish at the 2021 US Open, and expressed a continued hunger for success in future majors.

He also mentioned his partnership with Omega, drawing a parallel between the precision required in golf and watchmaking.

Key facts

• Guido Migliozzi says the UAE has invested heavily in world‑class golf courses and facilities. (gulfnews.com)
• He highlights the UAE’s effort to grow participation and introduce younger people to golf. (gulfnews.com)
• Migliozzi’s first European Tour win came in 2019 and he finished fourth at the 2021 US Open. (gulfnews.com)

Sources

• [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Guido Migliozzi on How the UAE Became a Global Golf Hub and What Dubai Is Doing Right for the Sport”