DP World Tour stars at Yas Links Abu Dhabi HSBC Championshipthe iconic venue unveiled its newest attraction— Tommy Fleetwood Academy (TFA) – Bringing the coaching philosophy of a Ryder Cup hero to the UAE capital for the first time.
After a major upgrade to its training centre, Yas Links will now tommy fleetwood academy banner. The move expands Fleetwood’s relationship with via golfadded to the existing TFA Jumeirah Golf Estate Dubai and establish an interconnected network of elite coaching destinations in the region.
Fleetwood, who has long used the UAE as his winter training base, said the new adventure was a personal milestone.
“The UAE has always felt like a second home for me and my family,” he said. “We have built something really special in Dubai and it continues to grow. It means a lot to us now to build an academy in Abu Dhabi and give back to a region that has given so much to us.”
The new Yas Links facility features two state-of-the-art swing studios, a dedicated indoor putting studio and cutting-edge systems including track and field athletes, rocking catalyst, Sam Putt Laboratoryand Platform golf.
Carl WhiteheadViya Golf’s Cluster Manager said the partnership solidifies Abu Dhabi’s position as a leader in golf development:
“TFA brings world-class expertise, technology and inspiration to golfers across the capital. This is another step forward in making the UAE a true hub for high-performance golf.”
Viya CEO Christopher May additional:
“Tommy Fleetwood Academy stands for excellence, professionalism and passion for player development – values that match everything we aim to achieve at our venue.”
The launch comes as participation continues to rise across the emirate, driven by thriving junior and women’s programs and the club’s largest-ever PGA Professional team.
The world’s best golfers will be competing on the fairways this week, Yas Links Stadium, Abu Dhabi Not only has it received global attention, but it is now home to one of the most renowned coaches in the sport.
