Hero Dubai Desert Classic
The Major of the Middle East
16th - 19th January 2025
The Major of the Middle East
16th - 19th January 2025
Majlis Course, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE
Since its inauguration in 1989, The Dubai Desert Classic has become one of the flagship events on the European Tour.
Contested over the Majlis Course at The Emirates Golf Club, the event attracts the crème de la crème of the European Tour and boasts an illustrious list of past champions including Ernie Els, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
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The Emirates Golf Club boasts two championship courses but it is the Majlis that, as well as playing host to The Dubai Desert Classic, has been dubbed "The Desert Miracle", and attracts countless golfers to Dubai each and every year.
Needless to say, plenty of construction went into carving this magnificent course out of the barren desert landscape from which Dubai has emerged. Stretching to a total yardage of 7,301 yards from the championship tees, the Majlis is a demanding course, the hallmarks of which include include numerous salt and freshwater lakes that come into play on several holes, as well as large, fast putting surfaces of the very highest quality. As well as the giant waste bunkers and water hazards, the super-slick greens are one of the course's main defences.
Seemingly though, that is still not enough to stop the world's best players in their tracks, with an average winning score of -16 since the event's inception in 1989 proving just how good these guys are. Expect to see plenty of birdies and eagles during your time in Dubai!
Emirates Golf ClubKey:
Mon 13 Jan
Practice rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Tue 14 Jan
Practice rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Wed 15 Jan
Pro-Am of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am
Thu 16 Jan
Opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am
Fri 17 Jan
Second round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am
Sat 18 Jan
Third round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am
Sun 19 Jan
Final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-14 |
$1,530,000 |
2023 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-19 |
$1,530,000 |
2022 |
Viktor Hovland |
Norway |
-12 |
$1,333,330 |
2021 |
Paul Casey |
England |
-17 |
$528,514 |
2020 |
Lucas Herbert |
Australia |
-9 |
$541,660 |
2019 |
Bryson DeChambeau |
United States |
-24 |
$541,660 |
2018 |
Haotong Li |
China |
-23 |
$500,100 |
2017 |
Sergio Garcia |
Spain |
-19 |
$441,775 |
2016 |
Danny Willett |
England |
-19 |
$441,775 |
2015 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-22 |
$441,775 |
2014 |
Stephen Gallacher |
Scotland |
-16 |
$416,750 |
Distance from Tournament:
25 minute drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Ernie Els
Established: 2008
Distance from Tournament:
25 minute drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Ian Baker-Finch
Established: 2004
Distance from Tournament:
25 minute drive
Par: 72
Designed By: Greg Norman
Established: 2000
Dubai is the perfect place for a sunshine break with a hot desert climate where temperatures can reach up to 30°C. In February, the average temperature is 20°C with sunshine duration of 8 hours day; definitely warm enough getting the shorts out on the fairways. There is only a 16% chance of precipitation over the course of the month, and the most likely chance of rain is around the end of the month. Luckily the tournament will be finished way before the end of the month.
The Emirates Golf Club is located only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Dubai is one of the most accessible airports in the world with a host of direct flight options available. In The UK, there are direct flights to Dubai from major UK cities from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow (Approx 7hrs).
When travelling abroad to play golf, there is often the added cost of golf club carriage. Not to worry, travelling to Dubai with Virgin Atlantic offers passengers the fantastic perk of complimentary golf club allowance in addition to the free baggage allowance. While, Emirates Airlines offer passengers a 30 kg allowance which can include a set of golf clubs.
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