Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Name: Dubai Desert Classic Sunday (Round 4)
Start: 2023-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Emirates Golf Club

The Major of the Middle East

26th - 29th January 2023

Dubai Desert Classic Golf & Accommodation Experiences

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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Media Rotana

5 Nights at Media Rotana

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Includes Free Club Carriage
Tickets for Dubai Desert Classic (Sat & Sun)
1 Round of Golf at The Els Club Dubai
1 Round of Golf at Dubai Hills

JA Ocean View Hotel

5 Nights at the JA Ocean View Hotel

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Includes Free Club Carriage
Tickets for Dubai Desert Classic (Sat & Sun)
1 Round of Golf at The Els Club Dubai
1 Round of Golf at Dubai Hills

InterContinental Dubai Marina

5 Nights at the InterContinental Dubai Marina

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Includes Free Club Carriage
Tickets for Dubai Desert Classic (Sat & Sun)
1 Round of Golf at The Els Club Dubai
1 Round of Golf at Dubai Hills

Recent Dubai Desert Classic Tournament History

Year	Winner	Country	Score	Prize Money
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

Tournament Schedule for the Dubai Desert Classic

Key:

Practice Round
Tournament Round

Mon 23 Jan

Official Practice Day

Practice rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am

Tue 24 Jan

Official Practice Day

Practice rounds of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am

Wed 25 Jan

Pro-Am Tournament

Pro-Am of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Gates Open (approximately): 7:30am

Thu 26 Jan

Dubai Desert Classic Thursday (Round 1)

Opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am

Fri 27 Jan

Dubai Desert Classic Friday (Round 2)

Second round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am

Sat 28 Jan

Dubai Desert Classic Saturday (Round 3)

Third round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am

Sun 29 Jan

Dubai Desert Classic Sunday (Round 4)

Final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club

Gates Open (approximately): 6:45am

About Emirates Golf Club

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!

Course: Emirates Golf Club
Par: 72
Yardage: 7301
Designer: Karl Litten
Opening year: 1988

Extend your stay - play golf whilst at the Dubai Desert Classic

The Els Club Dubai

Distance from Tournament:
25 minute drive

Par: 72
Designed By: Ernie Els
Established: 2008

Arabian Ranches Golf Club

Distance from Tournament:
25 minute drive

Par: 72
Designed By: Ian Baker-Finch
Established: 2004

Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course

Distance from Tournament:
25 minute drive

Par: 72
Designed By: Greg Norman
Established: 2000

Useful Information

The Climate

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.

Getting There

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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Majlis Course, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE

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Official Practice Day

Official Practice Day

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Dubai Desert Classic Thursday (Round 1)

Dubai Desert Classic Friday (Round 2)

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Dubai Desert Classic Sunday (Round 4)

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Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course

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