Rahm to defend DP World Tour Championship title in Dubai

AFP

Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm will return to Jumeirah Golf Estates to defend his DP World Tour Championship title from November 16-19.

The World Number Three will probably be aiming to create extra historical past in Dubai on the fifth and last Rolex Series occasion of the DP World Tour season, because the double Major Champion chases a document fourth DP World Tour Championship crown.

The Spaniard etched his title into the historical past books when he noticed off Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton, Alex Noren and Rory McIlroy to win by two photographs final 12 months on the Earth Course, turning into the primary participant to win 5 Rolex Series titles with a document third victory on the DP World Tour Championship.

The 28-year-old carried on his momentum from Dubai into 2023, profitable three PGA TOUR titles in 5 begins earlier than triumphing at Augusta National in April so as to add a second Major Championship to his assortment, after turning into the primary Spaniard to win the U.S. Open in 2021.

The ten-time DP World Tour winner additionally completed tied second on the 151st Open Championship and will probably be a key member of Luke Donald’s European Team forward of the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome this September.

“It’s no surprise I love coming back to Dubai and to this golf course for the DP World Tour Championship. To win here three times, it means a lot to me, and it’s always an honour to defend any title you have put your name to,” Rahm mentioned.

“It’s going to be a fantastic week. The vibe in Dubai is great, the field is world class, and the fans get behind the players, so I am looking forward to the challenge and hopefully, I can give them something to cheer about come Sunday afternoon.”

Celebrating 15 years, the world-class sporting and social occasion guarantees to ship unparalleled pleasure and leisure showcasing ‘The Greatest Players on Earth’ as the highest 50 golfers out there on the DP World Tour tee it up on the prestigious Earth Course in Dubai.

Fans can as soon as once more witness the drama unfold because the Race to Dubai Presented by Rolex reaches a dramatic conclusion within the United Arab Emirates and Europe’s Number One is topped.

Following document weekend crowds final 12 months, free normal admission tickets are actually out there at dpwtc.com, with a variety of early chicken hospitality choices to swimsuit each golf fan on the Earth Lounge and Championship Chalet promoting quick.

The DP World Tour Championship gives a improbable day trip for all, combining world-class golf with an array of thrilling actions and experiences. The vibrant village ensures an unbelievable environment, that includes devoted activations for kids, free golf classes for all ages, Ladies Day celebrations, trick-shot exhibits, giant screens for enhanced viewing, and interesting sports activities activations.