Rory McIlroy is set to tee it up in a brand new event on the DP World Tour early next year.
The World No.2 has signed up to play in the inaugural edition of the Dubai Invitational between January 11-14 - an event which will begin McIlroy's 2024 campaign.
Marking the first ‘International Swing’ event on the DP World Tour's new-look schedule, the Dubai Invitational will be played bi-annually in 2024, 2026 and 2028, and consists of 60 professional DP World Tour golfers, and 60 amateur golfers.
The regular 72-hole stroke-play tournament for professionals will run concurrently with a three-day Pro-Am team event - leaving Sunday for McIlroy and co. to battle it out at Dubai Creek Resort.
“I’m really excited to start my year at the Dubai Invitational,” said McIlroy. “I’ve always enjoyed coming back to Dubai to set up my season, and with a pro-am format, this tournament is going to be an enjoyable week.
“Dubai Creek Resort is a fantastic course, and given the support we get in Dubai from the fans, I’m sure they are going to make it another great week on the golfing calendar.”
Meanwhile, tournament host Abdulla Al Naboodah, added: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Rory McIlroy to the Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort.
“The United Arab Emirates has played a significant role in the global growth of golf, with its world-class courses and enthusiastic golfing community. The inaugural Dubai Invitational will welcome global business leaders and celebrities from around the world to play alongside some of the world’s top professionals over three days, and Rory’s participation further underscores the UAE’s prominence in the international golfing landscape.”
.@McIlroyRory to tee it up at inaugural Dubai Invitational from January 11-14, 2024.October 31, 2023
The Arabian Peninsula is certainly an area the four-time Major winner enjoys, having claimed five trophies there across his career so far, with a sixth title looming as the 2023 DP World Tour Championship comes into view. McIlroy currently holds a lead of over 2,000 points in the Race To Dubai Rankings list and is highly unlikely to be overtaken by closest challenger and Ryder Cup teammate, Jon Rahm.
The World No.2 will spend consecutive weeks in the United Arab Emirates this January after committing to the defence of his Dubai Desert Classic title just days later. When McIlroy tees it up at Emirates Golf Club, the 34-year-old will aim to become the first four-time winner of the event while edging one ahead of Ernie Els’ joint-record.
-
What Is Considered A Low, Mid And High Handicap... And Where Do You Fit?We look at how golfers are categorised when it comes to their handicaps – and which category the majority of us sit in...
-
Do You Flick (And Fat) Your Wedges? These Drills Will Help You To Play The Perfect Pitch ShotTop 50 Coach Barney Puttick demonstrates how to play the perfect wedge shot
-
Calum Hill Overturns Eight-Shot Deficit To Win Joburg Open In Playoff After Rollercoaster Final DayHill triumphed in a three-man playoff against Jacques Kruyswijk and Shaun Norris after carding a final-round 62 to lift his second DP World Tour title
-
DP World Tour Star Josh Berry Documents Rollercoaster Rookie Season In New SeriesJosh Berry had a hugely eventful debut season on the DP World Tour, which has been captured by TravisMathew in a new docu-series
-
Laurie Canter Set To Become First Former LIV Golfer To Make PGA Tour StartThe English pro - who spent a couple of seasons with the PIF-backed circuit - climbed into world's top-50 after another good result on the DP World Tour
-
How Much Calum Hill Won At The Joburg OpenCalum Hill emerged the winner of three-man playoff in the DP World Tour's Joburg Open - here's how much he won
-
'It Felt Like I Was Tiger Woods' - Dylan Naidoo Thanks Home Fans After Sealing Rain-Affected South African Open Championship Playoff SuccessSouth Africa's Dylan Naidoo won the South African Open Championship in a playoff against Laurie Canter after the final round was cancelled due to a flooded Durban CC
-
DP World Tour Pro Makes Two Holes-In-One In Same RoundDale Whitnell achieved the remarkable feat of making two holes-in-one during the same round at the South African Open on the DP World Tour
-
Investec South African Open Championship Prize Money Payout 2025One of the oldest golf tournaments in the world comes from Durban Country Club
-
'I've Never Seen That Before' - How One Particular Product Helped This Tour Pro To The Biggest Win Of His CareerJacques Kruyswijk claimed a two shot victory at the Magical Kenya Open, with the South African spotted using grip powder in the hot climate of Nairobi
