Stars from throughout {the golfing} world will be part of defending champion Rory McIlroy as the most effective area the occasion has witnessed in current reminiscence gathers to contest the Hero Dubai Desert Traditional on the iconic Emirates Golf Membership from January 16-19.
The four-time Main winner and reigning European Quantity One will tee it up on the first Rolex Collection occasion of the 2025 Race to Dubai alongside international stars together with fellow Hero Dubai Desert Traditional champion Viktor Hovland, who returns to the Majlis Course for the primary time since his 2022 victory.
The duo will probably be joined by their Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm – with the double Main winner making his Hero Dubai Desert Traditional debut – Olympic Silver Medallist Tommy Fleetwood, Rolex Collection winners Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai Højgaard and Tyrrell Hatton, in addition to European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald.
Main champions within the area embrace Pádraig Harrington, Patrick Reed, Adam Scott and Jimmy Walker, whereas additional Rolex Collection winners Ryan Fox, Min Woo Lee, Thomas Pieters and Dubai resident Paul Waring – who triumphed in Abu Dhabi in November – may also vie for the well-known Dallah trophy.
WHO WILL BE MAKING THEIR DEBUTS
Amongst these making their Hero Dubai Desert Traditional debuts are two-time PGA TOUR winner Akshay Bhatia, and American Newbie David Ford, who earned his place because the primary participant within the PGA TOUR College Rating. Ford is joined by fellow 2023 Walker Cup participant Preston Summerhays, underlining the HDDC’s imaginative and prescient of making a pathway for younger gamers to achieve worthwhile expertise on the highest evel.
Additional DP World Tour winners within the area embrace Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard – who pipped McIlroy on the Amgen Irish Open to seal his fifth title and completed second to the Northern Irishman within the 2024 Race to Dubai Rankings – and a number of gamers becoming a member of him on the Workforce Cup in Abu Dhabi this week – Laurie Canter, Tom McKibbin, Jordan Smith, Matt Wallace, Matt Jordan, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Niklas Norgaard, Thorbjørn Olesen and Romain Langasque.
FREE ADMISSION
In addition to FREE normal admission tickets and a restricted remaining variety of hospitality choices, the 2025 occasion sees the launch of a brand-new ticket possibility – The Social on Sixteen. Located within the standard vantage level overlooking the sixteenth inexperienced of the Majlis Course, the brand new bundle is certain to tantalise followers who like to catch the motion whereas having fun with a day of enjoyable socialising with buddies. The brand new bundle, which is inclusive of 4 hours of drinks and premium informal eating choices, represents nice worth, with tickets accessible from simply AED 695.
Simon Corkill, Government Event Director of Hero Dubai Desert Traditional, commented:
“We’re completely delighted that this 12 months’s Hero Dubai Desert Traditional boasts the strongest and most enjoyable area we’ve witnessed in a few years. From Main champions and Ryder Cup stars to rising abilities making their debut, the 2025 version guarantees unforgettable moments for gamers and followers alike. As the primary Rolex Collection occasion of the season, the event continues to set the benchmark for world-class golf, providing a really spectacular begin to the Race to Dubai.”
HISTORY OF THE TOURNAMENT
Established in 1989, the Hero Dubai Desert Traditional is the oldest golf competitors within the Center East and subsequent 12 months’s occasion would be the thirty sixth version of the event. A key fixture on the DP World Tour and part of the esteemed Rolex Collection, the Hero Dubai Desert Traditional was instrumental in introducing golf to the Center East and producing among the sport’s most memorable moments. The 2025 occasion will mark its second consecutive 12 months being GEO Licensed®, having turn into the one event to take action within the Center East and on the DP World Tour Rolex Collection.
For extra info, or to safe FREE normal admission tickets, or buy premium expertise packages, please go to: www.dubaidesertclassic.com and obtain the Hero Dubai Desert Traditional app to retrieve tickets, accessible now on App Retailer or Google Play.
