The DP World Tour begins its annual Middle East Swing this month with four consecutive events in the region, starting with the second edition of the Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort, where headline names of Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy are already confirmed for what is hoped to be another duel around the Creek.
Hero Dubai Desert Classic – Getty Images
After the opener in Dubai, the Tour makes the short trip down the coast to Emirates Golf Club for the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Tyrrell Hatton returns as defending champion, while McIlroy will be aiming for a record fifth Dallah Trophy when the Rolex Series event begins on 22 January.
The run continues with the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship on 29 January at Royal Golf Club, before wrapping up with the Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club starting 5 February.
See below the full schedule of events and prize money
Tommy Fleetwood – 2024 Dubai Invitational Winner – Getty Images
1) Dubai Invitational
Dubai Creek Resort | Dubai, UAE
Jan 15-18
Prize Fund: USD$2.75 Million
Past Winner: Tommy Fleetwood
Tyrrell Hatton – 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic Winner – Richard Heathcote / Getty Images
2) Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Emirates Golf Club | Dubai, UAE
Jan 22-25
Prize Fund: USD$9 Million (Rolex Series)
Past Winner: Tyrrell Hatton
Laurie Canter – 2025 Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship Winner – Getty Images
3) Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship
Royal Golf Club | Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain
Jan 29 – Feb 01
Prize Fund: USD$2.75 Million
Past Winner: Laurie Canter
Haotong Li – 2025 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Winner – KARIM JAAFAR
4) Qatar Masters
Doha Golf Club | Doha, Qatar
Feb 05-08
Prize Fund: USD$2.75 Million
Past Winner: Haotong Li
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