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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Following a successful 36th edition of World Class Golf, Tyrrell Hatton emerged victorious and became the winner of the 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

The 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 22 - 25 January 2026 with some of the world’s top golfers, all competing for the $9 million 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. Don’t miss out on the action at the Emirates Golf Club.

This 2026 edition will feature world-class golfers including The Masters 2025 winner and Career Grand Slam Rory McIlroy, who will celebrate his 20th year competing in the tournament, Ryder Cup star Tyrrell Hatton joins as defending champion, former World Number One Dustin Johnson, FedExCup Champion Tommy Fleetwood, Major champion Shane Lowry and many more.

Plan Your Journey

There will be no public parking available at The Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026.

Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation, including the Dubai Metro, buses, and taxis. Thanks to the central location of Emirates Golf Club, there are multiple convenient ways to reach the Hero Dubai Desert Classic using public transport, supporting our “Go for the Green” sustainability initiative.

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Molinari sets the early pace at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Molinari sets the early pace at Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Francesco Molinari rolled back the years with a stunning 65 to lead by two shots after a windy first round at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic...

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Young star Nicolai Højgaard inspires students on Hero Dubai Desert Classic Trophy Tour
Young star Nicolai Højgaard inspires students on Hero Dubai Desert Classic Trophy Tour

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the oldest golf tournament in the Middle East, is celebrating its 37th edition from 22nd to 25th January 2026 at Emirates Golf Club. As part of this milestone year, the tournament is currently taking its iconic Dallah Trophy on a week long tour of Dubai’s schools, reinforcing its long standing commitment to inspiring young people and growing the game at the grassroots level....

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ONE DAY TO GO: THE MUST KNOW INFORMATION OF THE HERO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC 2026 (AND IT IS MORE THAN LEGENDARY GOLF!)
ONE DAY TO GO: THE MUST KNOW INFORMATION OF THE HERO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC 2026 (AND IT IS MORE THAN LEGENDARY GOLF!)

: The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic tees off at Emirates Golf Club (22–25 January), bringing four days of world-class sport, family fun, food, music and festival energy to Dubai’s winter calendar. General Admission is free on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January, while weekend access for adults is AED 100 in advance (AED 125 at the door). Children under 17 enter free on all four days with registration and an accompanying adult. Whether you’re coming for the big names, the best bites, or a full family day out in the sunshine, here’s everything to know (and love) before you go...

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McIlroy eyes fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown as he marks 20 years at Emirates Golf Club
McIlroy eyes fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown as he marks 20 years at Emirates Golf Club

Rory McIlroy revealed his focus for the 2026 DP World Tour campaign as he targets his fifth Rolex Series title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic...

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Mac Boucher and Temps crowned champions as Creators Dubai Desert Classic concludes at Emirates Golf Club
Mac Boucher and Temps crowned champions as Creators Dubai Desert Classic concludes at Emirates Golf Club

– Content creators Mac Boucher and Temps claimed victory in the Creators Dubai Desert Classic (CDDC) after two rounds scintillating rounds of competition at Emirates Golf Club, with both champions earning a coveted spot in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am alongside the world's best players...

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Molinari sets the early pace at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Molinari sets the early pace at Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Francesco Molinari rolled back the years with a stunning 65 to lead by two shots after a windy first round at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic...

READ MORE >>
Young star Nicolai Højgaard inspires students on Hero Dubai Desert Classic Trophy Tour
Young star Nicolai Højgaard inspires students on Hero Dubai Desert Classic Trophy Tour

The Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the oldest golf tournament in the Middle East, is celebrating its 37th edition from 22nd to 25th January 2026 at Emirates Golf Club. As part of this milestone year, the tournament is currently taking its iconic Dallah Trophy on a week long tour of Dubai’s schools, reinforcing its long standing commitment to inspiring young people and growing the game at the grassroots level....

READ MORE >>
ONE DAY TO GO: THE MUST KNOW INFORMATION OF THE HERO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC 2026 (AND IT IS MORE THAN LEGENDARY GOLF!)
ONE DAY TO GO: THE MUST KNOW INFORMATION OF THE HERO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC 2026 (AND IT IS MORE THAN LEGENDARY GOLF!)

: The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic tees off at Emirates Golf Club (22–25 January), bringing four days of world-class sport, family fun, food, music and festival energy to Dubai’s winter calendar. General Admission is free on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January, while weekend access for adults is AED 100 in advance (AED 125 at the door). Children under 17 enter free on all four days with registration and an accompanying adult. Whether you’re coming for the big names, the best bites, or a full family day out in the sunshine, here’s everything to know (and love) before you go...

READ MORE >>
McIlroy eyes fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown as he marks 20 years at Emirates Golf Club
McIlroy eyes fifth Hero Dubai Desert Classic crown as he marks 20 years at Emirates Golf Club

Rory McIlroy revealed his focus for the 2026 DP World Tour campaign as he targets his fifth Rolex Series title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic...

READ MORE >>
Mac Boucher and Temps crowned champions as Creators Dubai Desert Classic concludes at Emirates Golf Club
Mac Boucher and Temps crowned champions as Creators Dubai Desert Classic concludes at Emirates Golf Club

– Content creators Mac Boucher and Temps claimed victory in the Creators Dubai Desert Classic (CDDC) after two rounds scintillating rounds of competition at Emirates Golf Club, with both champions earning a coveted spot in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am alongside the world's best players...

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  1. 2025 – Tyrrell Hatton

    Tyrrell Triumphs

    Tyrrell Hatton claims 5th Rolex Series title where a final-round three-under-par 69 secured the Englishman his fifth Rolex Series title.

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  2. 2024 – RORY MCILROY:

    FOUR-TIME CHAMP

    Rory McIlroy secured his place in the history books by winning a record-setting fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) title with a one-shot victory at the 35th edition of the illustrious event at Emirates Golf Club.

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  3. 2023 – RORY MCILROY:

    THREE-TIME CHAMP

    The Northern Irishman birdies last two holes to win the tournament by one shot after a fourth-round score of 68. The World Number One joins Ernie Els to lift the coveted Dallah trophy for the third time following his 2009 and 2015 triumphs.

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  4. 2022 – VIKTOR HOVLAND:

    FIRST NORWEGIAN WINNER

    Became the first Norwegian winner of a Rolex Series event as he defeated Richard Bland in a play-off to win the 2022 Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic.

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  5. 2021 - PAUL CASEY:

    CASEY’S FOUR-SHOT WIN

    Paul Casey wrapped up his 15th victory on the European Tour with a confident four-shot win. With a birdie on the 18th, he closed with an exclamation point, sealing his title.

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  6. 2020 - LUCAS HERBERT:

    AUSTRALIA DAY TRIUMPH

    The high winds and rain didn’t deter Lucas Herbert who proved the most resilient, triumphing in the first extended Desert Classic in a decade to play-off against Christiaan Bezuidenhout. The 24-year-old from Bendigo, Victoria, clinched the title on Australian Day making his achievement all the more remarkable.

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  7. 2019 - BRYSON DECHAMBEAU:

    THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL WIN

    Bryson DeChambeau dominates in Dubai for first International win closing 8-under-par 64 to set a tournament record. His 24-under 264 total for a seven-shot win bettered by one the 72-hole record Haotong Li set last year.

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  8. 2018 - Haotong Li:

    AN ASIAN FIRST

    China’s Haotong Li birdied four of his last six holes to beat Rory McIlroy by one shot and become the first Asian winner of the event with a record score of 23-under-par.

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  9. 2017 - Sergio Garcia:

    SERGIO STORM

    Sergio Garcia completes a wire-to-wire three-shot win over Open champion Henrik Stenson after a closing 69, becoming the sixth Spaniard to win the tournament which saw high winds gusting in excess of 60 kmph, force suspension of play on Friday after the tournament top-draws Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods (after round one) were forced to pull out through injury.

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  10. 2016 - Danny Willett:

    CLUTCH PUTT

    England’s Danny Willett closes with a 69, highlighted by a pressure-packed 15-feet birdie putt on the closing hole, to finish 19-under par, winning his first Desert Classic, one shot ahead of compatriot Andy Sullivan and playing partner Rafa Cabrera Bello.

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  11. 2015 - Rory McIlroy:

    ROARING FEAT

    A good four shots ahead overnight, Rory McIlroy closed with a 70 to win his second Desert Classic on 22-under 266 total that matched the lowest score in the history of the tournament, set by Stephen Gallacher in 2013 and Thomas Bjørn in 2001.

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  12. 2014 - Stephen Gallacher:

    SUCCESSFUL DEFENCE

    After blowing a two-shot overnight lead, Scotland’s Gallacher made four birdies down the stretch en route to a 72 to finish 16 under and become the first player to successfully defend the Desert Classic on the event’s 25th anniversary.

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  13. 2013 - Stephen Gallacher:

    EAGLES FLY

    Stephen Gallacher of Scotland holes his approach to the par-4 16th on the final day for his fifth eagle of the week to hold off Richard Sterne and win his second European Tour title after a nine-year wait.

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  14. 2012 - Rafa Cabrera Bello:

    MORE SPANISH GLORY

    A scintillating 63 in the opening round sets up victory for Rafa Cabrera Bello. Records the third consecutive Spanish win and fifth overall.

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  15. 2011 - Alvaro Quiros:

    ACES GALORE

    The event, won by Alvaro Quiros, witnesses four holes-in-one, all in separate rounds, including one by the winner on the final day.

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  16. 2010 - Miguel Angel Jimenez:

    NERVY FINISH

    Evergreen Spaniard Miguel Angel Jiménez courageously edges out European No 1 Lee Westwood at the third play-off hole after the pair had topped the leaderboard at 11-under par, 1 shot clear of Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee.

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  17. 2009 - Rory McIlroy:

    RORY GLORY

    Rory McIlroy records his first European Tour victory and first win on a major tour, aged 19 years when he gets up and down from the greenside bunker on the closing hole for the par he needs to edge past Justin Rose.

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  18. 2008 - Tiger Woods:

    STUNNING COMEBACK

    Five shots adrift going to the back nine, Tiger Woods produces an amazing birdie blitz and seals the title when he converts a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole.

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  19. 2007 - Henrik Stenson:

    SWEDE SUCCESS

    Playing all four rounds in the company of three-time champion, Ernie Els, Dubai resident Henrik Stenson birdies the final hole to edge out his celebrated playing partner and pre- tournament favourite Tiger Woods.

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  20. 2006 - Tiger Woods:

    TIGER TIME

    The inevitable finally happens with Tiger Woods inscribing his name on the trophy at his third attempt. Two behind with two to play, he drives the 17th for birdie and picks up another shot on the 18th to force a play-off with Ernie Els where a par is enough to claim victory.

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  21. 2005 - Ernie Els:

    ELS’ EAGLE

    Ernie Els overturns a one-shot deficit on the final hole, rolling in a 20-foot eagle putt to edge out Stephen Dodd and Miguel Angel Jimenez for his third win in Dubai.

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  22. 2004 - Mark O’Meara:

    AGELESS

    Tiger Woods returns, but it is his friend and mentor Mark O’Meara, who seals victory thanks to a stunning wedge to eight feet on the closing hole. Becomes the oldest champion at age 47.

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  23. 2003 - Robert-Jan Derksen:

    DUTCH DELIGHT

    Ernie Els almost makes the first successful defence in tournament history but can’t get up and down on the last, handing the title to Robert-Jan Derksen, who is almost 600 places behind him in world rankings

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  24. 2002 - Ernie Els:

    WHO ELS!

    Ernie Els goes one better than Montgomerie’s 1996 Miracle Shot when he blasts a four-iron through the trees on the 18th hole on the second day to 30 feet. The resulting eagle sets the tone for the weekend and a four-shot win, his second in Dubai.

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  25. 2001 - Thomas Bjørn:

    BJORN TO WIN

    With a return to its original home, Thomas Bjørn displays a granite resolve to complement his huge talent to beat the world No 1. Plays all four days in the company of Tiger Woods who debuts in the Middle East. Bjorn’s 22-under par total is still a record – held jointly with Stephen Gallacher (2013) and Rory McIlroy (2015).

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  26. 2000 - Jose Coceres:

    COCERES WINDFALL

    Jose Coceres of Argentina, who won $50,000 for his hole-in-one in 1992, lands the big one with a two-shot win.

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  27. 1999 - David Howell:

    HOWELL ON A HIGH

    The change of tournament venue to Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club produces a win for David Howell as he holds his nerve to win by a four from a surging Lee Westwood.

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  28. 1998 - Jose Maria Olazabal:

    COURAGEOUS OLLY

    Suffering from pharyngitis, Jose Maria Olazabal survived on yoghurt and fruit juice, but this failed to prevent the courageous Spaniard from going the full distance. Three off the pace going into the final round, Olazabal closes with a 69 to hold off Stephen Allan, Ernie Els and overnight leader Robert Karlsson.

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  29. 1997 - Richard Green:

    GREEN GIANT

    Richard Green beats two greats – Greg Norman and Ian Woosnam – in a play-off to become the first ‘lefty’ to land the title.

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  30. 1996 - Colin Montgomerie:

    MONTY MIRACLE

    Colin Montgomerie secures victory thanks to his European Tour ‘Shot of the Year’ – a 265-yard driver off the fairway on the closing hole, setting up a two-putt birdie and a place on the roll of honour.

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  31. 1995 - Fred Couples:

    CLASSIC COUPLES

    Fred Couples becomes the first American to win in Dubai. Stunning approach shots to set up tap-in birdies on the 9th and 12th highlight his victory after he missed the cut the previous year.

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  32. 1994 - Ernie Els:

    COURSE RECORD

    Ernie Els shoots a sizzling 11-under 61 in the first round, highlighted by 12 birdies and just 21 putts, en route to his first European Tour success. This course record still stands, 20 years on. The affable South African since progressed to become the only three-time winner of the event.

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  33. 1993 - Wayne Westner:

    WAYNE’S WORLD

    South Africa’s Wayne Westner becomes the first non-European winner and posts his first European Tour win, seeing off a determined challenge from compatriot Retief Goosen and defending champion Seve Ballesteros.

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  34. 1992 - Seve Ballesteros:

    SEVE MAGIC

    The great Seve Ballesteros is two off pace with six to play on the final day, single putts each of the remaining holes to force a play-off with playing partner Ronan Rafferty, which he wins thanks to a 15-foot birdie on the second play-off hole

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  35. 1990 - Eamonn Darcy:

    ACE IN THE PACK

    Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez records the first hole-in-one in the tournament’s history, holing out on the 4th but Ireland’s Eamonn Darcy lands the overall honours with a 4-shot victory.

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  36. 1989 - Mark James:

    MAKING A MARK

    The Dubai Desert Classic becomes the first tournament in the European Tour’s history to be played in the Middle East or Asia. Mark James walks into the history books, becoming the first golfer to inscribe his name on the trophy

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