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Hero Dubai Desert Classic Tees Off Jan. 22 With McIlroy Leading the Field

The Rolex Series stop features a $9 million purse with significant Race to Dubai points.

Overview

  • The 37th edition runs January 22–25 at Dubai’s Emirates Golf Club on a par-72 layout measuring up to 7,439 yards.
  • Defending champion Tyrrell Hatton returns alongside Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, Dustin Johnson and other standouts.
  • Play is scheduled to begin at 7:30am local time each day, with Sky Sports Golf providing live coverage from the start.
  • Organisers highlight an expanded fan program featuring interactive family zones, live entertainment and a new Eat Street culinary hub.
  • General admission is free on Thursday and Friday with registration, weekend tickets are paid, and there is no onsite parking this year.