Jumeirah Golf Estates has signed an exclusive two-year partnership with world number two golfer, Henrik Stenson, to become an Official Ambassador for the golf and residential development.

Stenson will support the venue’s domestic and global marketing activity, including personal appearances, media and PR.

The Swede's Tour apparel will also now feature the Jumeirah Golf Estates logo on the left-hand sleeve of his shirt, starting with last week’s BMW International Open in Cologne, Germany.

“I’m delighted to be working with Jumeirah Golf Estates," said Stenson. "I have a longstanding association with Dubai ever since living there with my family, and since this time Jumeirah Golf Estates has become one of the world’s leading golf developments. I’m proud to be an Ambassador for them.

"Last year was one of the greatest years of my career, capped off perfectly by winning the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai titles at Jumeirah Golf Estates. I can’t wait to get back there and to stay in my new Dubai home.”

Yousuf Kazim, Jumeirah Golf Estates General Manager was equally delighted, adding: “Today’s announcement of Henrik joining us as an Ambassador signals another positive stepping stone in the evolving development of Jumeirah Golf Estates. 

Neal Graham, Jumeirah Golf Estates General Manager, Club Operations who was in Germany for the press launch with Stenson, said: “We are into our 6th year sponsoring the European Tour and DP World Tour Championship, with a recently announced extension through to 2017.

"I’m delighted that we’ll be able to amplify this sponsorship through our partnership with Henrik, who was the perfect Ambassador choice for our business. We look forward to welcoming Henrik and his family to our community.”

In 2013 Henrik was arguably golfer of the year, dominating on both sides of the Atlantic and winning the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup and European Tour’s Race to Dubai titles.