Top stars to rely on 3M at the Desert Classic

'Our involvement with the Dubai Desert Classic is as much pleasure as it is tradition,' said Dr Horst Hoeller, Managing Director of 3M Gulf.

'As a leader in the regional Healthcare industry, 3M Gulf will once again focus its support on the physical well being of the golfing world's top players at the tournament.'

3M is the official sponsor of the Player's Physio Unit and will also be working in conjunction with New Medical Centre to provide a high level of professional First Aid services at the Desert Classic. 3M Gulf will also extend its support towards the carrier boards, scorers' buggies, 'Quiet Please' signs and marshals' armbands.

A leading multinational with strong commitment to the growth of the Gulf region, 3M will also be on hand to assist the spectators who will come out in their thousands to give support to their favourite players during the $2.2 million tournament. The First Aid Unit is being set-up to also ensure complete comfort of all the spectators and to enable them to enjoy the tournament.

And with the world's top pros placing extra emphasis on the physical side of their game, the on-site presence of a fully functional physiotherapy unit means the 150 players chasing the Classic title - sponsored by Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) - will also be secure in the knowledge that everything has been done to look after their physical health and well being.

Besides DUBAL as the main sponsor of the Desert Classic, CNN International, Arabian Ranches by Emaar, Nakheel, and Samsung as co-sponsors, other sponsors include: Emirates as official airline and Hole In One Sponsor; official caterer, hotel and challenge match sponsor Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa; Official Bank National Bank of Dubai; official courtesy car BMW; and event newspaper Gulf News.