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16-19 JANUARY 2025
EMIRATES GOLF CLUB
16-19 JANUARY 2025
EMIRATES GOLF CLUB
Welcome to the 36th edition of World Class Golf and where Rory McIlroy is back to defend his 2024 Dallah Trophy, and aims to become the first ever five-time winner of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
Dubai Desert Classic was founded in 1989 as the first DP World Tour event to take place in the Gulf, and in 2023 it became and still is the first and only GEO Certified® golf event in the Middle East. Regarded as one of the most significant events on the DP World Tour, and part of the prestigious Rolex Series, it has been credited with paving the way for golf’s presence in the Middle East, as well as creating some of the most iconic moments in golfing history.
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic returns in January 2025 with some of the world’s top golfers, all competing for the $9million prize pool at this prestigious DP World Tour Rolex Series event. Enjoy daily entertainment, live music, a dedicated kids’ zone, plus great food and drinks over four fun filled days with friends and all the family. General admission tickets are free. Don’t miss out on the action at the Emirates Golf Club.
FREE general admission tickets and a range of hospitality packages available now!
The all-new Step Fore It challenge invites fans to log their steps as they enjoy the tournament, showcasing how golf promotes physical activity for both spectators and players alike...
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North Carolina senior David Ford finished the U.S. college golf fall season as the No. 1 player in the PGA TOUR University Ranking and has earned an exemption into the DP World Tour’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic set to take place at Emirates Golf Club, January 16-19, 2025....
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European Ryder Cup stars Robert MacIntyre and Tyrrell Hatton and Major winner Adam Scott are the latest stars to confirm their return to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, while PGA TOUR winner Akshay Bhatia will make his debut at the iconic Emirates Golf Club from January 16-19....
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Double Major champion Jon Rahm will make his Hero Dubai Desert Classic debut when he tees it up in the 2025 edition of the event at the iconic Emirates Golf Club on January 16-19....
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European Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood has committed to the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, adding further star power to the eagerly anticipated event set to take place at the iconic Emirates Golf Club on January 16-19....
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The 2025 event sees the launch of a brand-new experience and ticket option – The Social On Sixteen....
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Organisers of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic have announced the return of the Junior Dubai Desert Classic next January, with the third edition earning World Amateur Golf Ranking® (WAGR®) status for the first time....
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Rory McIlroy has signalled his intention to defend his 2024 Dallah Trophy, officially committing to the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic at the historic Emirates Golf Club on 16 – 19 January 2025...
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The Rolex Series event in January implemented a series of sustainable practices for its 35th edition Committed to reducing its environmental impact, the tournament is recognised as the first GEO-Certified event in the Middle East, and the first in the DP World Tour’s Rolex Series....
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Continued efforts to minimise environmental impact see the tournament recognised with the highest standard of environmental and social responsibility in golf The tournament was the first GEO Certified® mass event in the Middle East and first in the DP World Tour’s Rolex Series, now becoming the first to achieve re-certification...
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Brace yourselves for an electrifying start to the 35th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, as golf sensation and World Number 2, Rory McIlroy kick-started his quest for glory with an impressive stunt on top of the iconic Atlantis The Royal, Dubai. The 2023 defending champion is searching for his fourth Dallah trophy with the Rolex Series event set to begin at Emirates Golf Club on Thursday....
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Hero Dubai Desert Classic celebrates 35 years of the Middle East’s oldest tournament with Retro-Vintage Saturday...
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With less than one week to go until gates open, excitement is building as Emirates Golf Club gears up to welcome players, fans and families for a spectacular weekend of world-class golf and entertainment with a full calendar of activities to look forward to at the milestone 35th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic....
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An exciting group of established stars and emerging talent is set to light up the 35th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club from January 18-21....
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The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) has taken a pioneering step forward to support the players’ overall mental and physical wellbeing during this month’s 35th edition of the tournament with its new Mental Fitness and Recovery Zone....
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Dubai, 29 December 2023: European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald, Rolex Series winner Ryan Fox and Major Champions Padráig Harrington, Francesco Molinari and Adam Scott are set to star....
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Dubai, 13th December 2023: Major winner Brian Harman, fellow World Top 20 players Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton and rising PGA TOUR star Cameron Young are set to tee it up in the 35th anniversary edition....
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Ahead of the 35th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, organisers have confirmed the Junior Dubai Desert Classic will return next January with the second edition providing a unique opportunity for young aspiring golfers in the UAE and beyond to gain competitive experience....
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Ahead of the landmark 35th edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, organisers have today announced Nakheel, the Dubai-based global leading master developer, as the new Official Partner for the upcoming tournament at Emirates Golf Club in January....
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The Hero Dubai Desert Classic is pleased to announce its partnership with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region....
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Rory McIlroy will aim to create history and become the first four-time winner of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic when he returns to defend his title at the iconic Emirates Golf Club from January 18-21, 2024....
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The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) has become the first golf event in the Middle East and first within the DP World Tour Rolex Series to achieve GEO Certified® Tournament status, demonstrating the event’s leadership among sustainable golf events...
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Filtered water systems, a planting programme and solar panels among the measures being implemented for the Rolex Series event at Emirates Golf Club...
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Despite a bogey on the 18th, the World Number One is in strong position to clinch a record-equalling third title in Dubai on Monday with a three-shot lead...
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The Northern Irishman birdies last two holes to win the tournament by one shot after a fourth round score of 68...
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The 21-year-old moves up 34 places after shooting 67 in Round Two, sharing a one-stroke lead alongside co-leaders Thomas Pieters and Richard Bland...
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The Belgian leads by one-shot after completing 15 holes at Emirates Golf Club while World Number One Rory McIlroy sits three-shots behind...
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Hero MotoCorp has today been confirmed as the new Title Partner of the Dubai Desert Classic, the second Rolex Series event of the 2023 DP World Tour season...
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 December 2022: The Dubai Desert Classic has today announced that 2019 Open Champion Shane Lowry, along with fellow DP World Tour stars Tommy Fleetwood, Ryan Fox and Tyrrell Hatton, will compete in January’s Rolex Series event; joining previously announced World Number One Rory McIlroy...
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Organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic have today announced world number one and two- time champion Rory McIlroy will play in next year’s tournament with free admission tickets and early bird discounts for hospitality packages now available online...
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Viktor Hovland shot the lowest round of the day before holding his nerve in a thrilling play-off against surprise package Richard Bland to claim a maiden Dubai Desert Classic title in front of thousands of spectators on a packed Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club...
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Overnight joint-leader Justin Harding claimed the outright clubhouse lead in the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic after a host of potential challengers failed to capitalise at Emirates Golf Club on Friday...
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Ryan Fox lit up the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic and entered the Majlis Course history books today, as the New Zealander recorded the first hole-in-one at the DP World Tour's new-look Rolex Series event at Emirates Golf Club...
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With some of the biggest names in world golf vying for glory in this week's Dubai Desert Classic, the UAE's next generation of golfing talent today experienced a special Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) clinic in partnership with the Peter Cowen Academy...
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Ahead of the opening day of the revamped $8 million Dubai Desert Classic, four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy is looking to capitalise on the good feelings...
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Under blissful January sunshine, day two of the Dubai Desert Classic pro-am saw an assortment of English Premier League footballers...
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The UAE will be well represented at this week's Dubai Desert Classic with two talented young local heroes, Ahmad Skaik and Josh Hill, teeing it up alongside some of the world's best golfers on the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club...
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Spanish ace Sergio Garcia, the 2017 champion, once again showed just why he loves playing the Majlis course, posting a blemish-free five-under par 67 to grab a share of the first-round clubhouse lead...
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Denmark's JB Hansen carded a sensational bogey-free seven-under to claim the overnight lead over a chasing pack that includes 2017 champion Sergio Garcia and Ryder Cup team-mate Tommy Fleetwood...
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Premier League stars revel in tackling immaculate Majlis Course ahead of Dubai Desert Classic...
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Reigning Open champion Collin Morikawa, the world's number two ranked golfer, today took time out from preparing for this week's Dubai Desert Classic to tour Expo 2020 Dubai – the world's 'greatest show'...
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Reigning Dubai Desert Classic champion Paul Casey warmed up for his title defence in style on Monday with a thrilling victory in the JA Lake View Hotel's Charity Rooftop Challenge at JA The Resort Dubai...
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Dubai Desert Classic launches new 'Sustainability Sunday' to showcase tournament's green initiatives and commitment to environmental responsibility...
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World Number Two and reigning Open champion Collin Morikawa and four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy are among the world’s best who will join defending champion Paul Casey as a new era begins at Emirates Golf Club from January 27-30...
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Former European Number One Tommy Fleetwood and Major winner Adam Scott are the latest global stars to join the field for the Dubai Desert Classic, the second Rolex Series event of the 2022 DP World Tour season...
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The Dubai Desert Classic is set for a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with more than a dozen players within potential striking distance of the Dallah Trophy after a dramatic afternoon of ‘moving day' scoring on a sun-drenched Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club...
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