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The first event on the 2025 DP World Tour kicks off with a star-studded start at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Here’s some information you need to know:
When and where is the Hero Dubai Desert Classic?
Jan. 16-19 at Emirates Golf Club (par 72) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
How to watch the Hero Dubai Desert Classic
(All times EST; stream links added when available)
January 16
- 2:30-8:30: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
January 17
- 2:30-8:30: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
January 18
- 2-8am: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
January 19
- 2-8am: Golf Channel/NBC Sports app
Who’s in the field at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic?
Rory McIlroy debuts in 2025 in the desert. He will be joined by Jon Rahm, Akshay Bhatia, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Robert MacIntyre, Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Scott and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
Click here for a complete, up-to-date list of players.
LIV players eligible to compete on the DP World Tour?
Yes, if they have paid the fines imposed by the tour or, in the case of Rahm and Hatton, are in the process of appealing the sanctions. Players must still be eligible for the DP World Tour, according to the exemption categories, or receive a sponsor’s invitation. LIV players who were not members of the DP World Tour at the time they joined the Saudi-backed league faced no penalties.
What is the Hero Dubai Desert Classic Purse and Prize Money?
The purse is $9 million. McIlroy took home $1,530,000 with his win last year.
Who won the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic?
McIlroy edged 54-hole leader Cameron Young, then held off Adrian Meronko to finish one clear off the field. It was McIlroy’s fourth win at the eventwhich at that moment was the highest number of tournament wins in his career. The Northern Irishman later won the Wells Fargo PGA Tour Championship in May, also the fourth time he has won the title.
In addition to his four Desert Classic triumphs, McIlroy has won the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai three times, including in November.
