LIV Golf’s Jon Rahm will make his Hero Dubai Desert Classic debut on the DP World Tour when he tees it up in the 2025 edition of the event at Emirates Golf Club on January 16-19.

The double-major winner is aiming for more Dubai success – after triumphing already at the DP World Tour Championship in 2017, 2019 and 2022, and topping the Race to Dubai Rankings in 2019 – when he joins fellow European Ryder Cup players including defending champion Rory McIlroy and Olympic silver medallist Tommy Fleetwood in a world-class field at the US $9million Rolex Series event.

Rory McIlroy with Jon Rahm after the 2022 DP World Tour Championship – Andrew Redington

The 10-time DP World Tour winner, whose 22 professional wins worldwide include the 2023 Masters, 2021 U.S. Open and five Rolex Series titles said: “This is an event that I have heard a lot about and I am looking forward to making my Hero Dubai Desert Classic debut in January.

“I have had a lot of success in Dubai in the past so it’s a place that holds a lot of good memories for me, so it will be great to get back there.”

Since joining LIV Golf 12 months ago, Rahm finished his rookie season in the LIV Golf League as the Individual Champion with two titles in LIV Golf UK by JCB and LIV Golf Chicago.

Simon Corkill, Executive Tournament Director of Hero Dubai Desert Classic, commented: “If you look back at the roll call of past winners of the event, it’s clear that the Hero Dubai Desert Classic prides itself on bringing the finest players on the planet together to compete on what is a truly iconic stage.

“The confirmation that Jon Rahm will make his debut on the Majlis Course in January is certainly continuation of that and we’re delighted to announce his inclusion in what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting fields in the event’s history.

Tommy Fleetwood – Getty Images

“Rahm’s record speaks for itself, and his presence alongside the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and other European Ryder Cup stars offers golf fans an unparalleled opportunity to witness the best in the world competing at Emirates Golf Club.

“This event continues to solidify Dubai’s position as a global golf destination, and we look forward to welcoming spectators for what promises to be an unforgettable week.”

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