Stars from the world of golf will join the defending champion Rory McIlroy The Hero Dubai Desert Classic will be held from January 16 to 19 at the iconic Emirates Golf Club, one of the best venues the event has witnessed in recent years.
The four-time Grand Slam winner and reigning European champion will join global stars including the Hero Dubai Desert Classic winner in the first Rolex Series event of the 2025 Race to Dubai Victor HovlandHe returns to the Parliament Stadium for the first time since winning in 2022.
The duo will be joined by their Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm – Double Grand Slam winner makes debut at Hero Dubai Desert Classic – Olympic silver medalist Tommy FleetwoodRolex Series Winners Robert McIntyre, Nicola Hoygaard and Tyrell Hattonand European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
Major champions in this field include Padraig Harrington, Patrick Reed, Adam Scott and jimmy walkerand more Rolex series winners Ryan Fox, Lee Min-woo, Thomas Peters and dubai residents Paul Welling – who won the title in Abu Dhabi in November – will also be in contention for the prestigious Daraa Trophy.
who will debut
Two-time PGA Tour winner among players making debut at Hero Dubai Desert Classic Akshay Bhatiaand american amateurs David Fordhe is ranked No. 1 in the PGA Tour collegiate rankings. Ford joins 2023 Walker Cup players Preston Somerhaysunderlines HDDC’s vision to create a pathway for young players to gain valuable experience at the highest level.
Other DP World Tour title winners include Denmark Rasmus Hoygaard – who beat Rory McIlroy at the Amgen Irish Open to claim his fifth title and finish second behind the Northern Irishman in the 2024 Dubai Rankings – a host of players will be competing against this week Together he participated in the Team Cup in Abu Dhabi – Laurie Kanter, Tom McKibbin, Jordan Smith, Matt Wallace, Matt Jordan, Rasmus Nergaard-Petersen, Niklas Norgaard, Thor Bjorn Olsen and Roman Langeske.
Free admission
In addition to free general admission and limited hospitality options, the 2025 event will feature a new ticket option – The Social on Sixteen. Located in a popular vantage point overlooking 16th The green Majlis Stadium, the new package is sure to appeal to fans who like to watch matches while enjoying the fun of socializing with friends. The new package includes 4 hours of drinks and fine casual dining options and is great value, with tickets starting from just AED 695.
Hero Dubai Desert Classic Executive Race Director Simon Corkill commented:
“We are extremely pleased that this year's Hero Dubai Desert Classic features the strongest and most exciting field we have witnessed in years. From Grand Slam champions and Ryder Cup stars to emerging talents making their debuts, the 2025 edition will Providing unforgettable moments for players and fans alike. As the first Rolex Series event of the season, the event continues to set the benchmark for world-class golf and provides a truly exciting start to the Race to Dubai.
Event history
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic was founded in 1989 and is the oldest golf tournament in the Middle East. Next year’s event will be the 36th.th Championship version. As a premier event on the DP World Tour and part of the highly regarded Rolex Series, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic played a major role in introducing golf to the Middle East and created some of the sport’s most memorable moments. The 2025 event will be GEO Certified® for the second consecutive year, becoming the only event in the Middle East and DP World Tour Rolex Series to achieve this certification.
For more information, or to get free general admission, or purchase a premium experience package, visit: www.dubaidesertclassic.com and download the Hero Dubai Desert Classic app to get your tickets, now available on the App Store or Google Play supply.
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