Emirates GC Dubai

Dubai Desert Classic

26/01/23

to

29/01/23

Prize Money

USD 9,000,000

Field Size

132 Players

Eligibility

a) 1 national/regional exemption (professional or amateur) to be nominated by “Falcon”
b) **2 amateur invitations nominated by “Falcon”
c) 3 professional tournament invitations
d) The leading available European Tour Group Member (includes Affiliates and Ranked Challenge Tour Members) not otherwise exempt above finishing in the top 10 of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
e) The balance of the field will be completed in accordance with the 2023 DP World Tour Exemption Category list, excluding Categories 6, 7, 8 and 12.

Eligibility Notes

i. ** In the event that any of these spots are not utilised the number of invitations in c) above will be increased accordingly.

ii. In the event of a tie or ties in (d) above, these will be determined using the following criteria in order: (a) Lowest final 36-hole total in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship; (b) Lowest final 18-hole total in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship; (c) Highest 2023 DP World Tour Ranking at the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

iii. In the event that the spot in (d) is not allocated this will return to (e).

iv. The top 5/10 regulation does not apply into this tournament

Format

72 holes stroke play with a cut after 2 rounds to the leading 65 professionals and ties.

Venue

Emirates Golf Club

PO Box 24040

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971 4 417 9999

Location: 20km southwest of city centre

Nearest Airport: Dubai International (30 mins)