Rolex Series Champions Thorbjørn Olesen and Paul Waring to compete with Spanish stars Jorge Campillo and Pablo Larrazabal (Pablo Larrazábal) Join us at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club from January 23 to 26, 2025.
Olsen, who was in the winner's circle for the eighth time on the DP World Tour with a six-stroke victory in the Emirates last year, is delighted to have the opportunity to defend his title in the third event of the 2025 International Swing. Dubai. Spectators can register for free tickets here.
The Dane competes in Dubai for the second consecutive year having secured dual membership on the PGA Tour and is looking forward to starting 2025 in his adopted home of the United Arab Emirates before heading to the United States.
“Watching the victory with my family in Ras Al Khaimah last year was very special and I'm excited to try and defend my title in January,” he said.
“We have called the UAE home and it feels great to start the new year in a place where we feel so comfortable and welcome. The Ras Al Khaimah Championship is a great event held on a quality golf course , I hope to defend my title well.
“Balancing my schedule between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour has been a challenge, but after starting my season in the Middle East, I’m eager to play again.”
Waring, who also lives in the UAE, secured a long-awaited second DP World Tour title and Rolex Series title at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship last month, with the Briton also claiming the title after finishing fifth. Dual Membership on the PGA Tour. Race to Dubai 2024.
“This is a special end to the season for me and I'm very proud of what I've achieved in Abu Dhabi. It's an exciting time in my career and I can't wait to get started in the Emirates again,” he explain.
“It's the perfect place to start the new year and Al Hamra Golf Club is a fantastic venue. I'm looking forward to the test and hopefully another good result.”
La Razabal and Campillo join the star-studded team in Ras Al Khaimah, Spectators can register for free tickets here. Nine-time DP World Tour champion Lara Zabar was victorious at the 2014 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, while Campillo will be looking for a second win in the UAE following his success at the 2020 CommBank Qatar Masters .
“We have been treated very well in the UAE and I am really looking forward to returning to Ras Al Khaimah,” said Lalazhabar.
“It's a great place to play golf early in the year and the golf course is always in great shape. I can't wait to get out there and see how my game goes.”
Campillo added: “I'm excited to play in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship again next year. I love playing in this region and I have some great memories there.”
The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah hosts the DP World Tour for the first time in 2022, with the inaugural Al Khaimah Championship taking place, followed a week later by the Al Khaimah Classic.
Following exciting victories by Danish Ryder Cup star Nicolai Højgaard and New Zealand's Ryan Fox as well as Briton Daniel Gavins when the Khaimah Championship returns in 2023, the tournament's success continued last year with Olsen winning won his eighth DP World Tour title.
Al Hamra Golf Club’s spectacular coastal venue once again hosts a layout designed by Peter Harradine, which has also previously hosted three European Challenge Tour events, including the 2018 Challenge Tour Tournament finals.
Fans can once again enjoy free general admission after registering this year Open now. Fans can upgrade their experience with early bird tickets to the Championship Chalet, which will give them exclusive access to the clubhouse rooftop terrace for just AED 875 to enjoy the luxurious views of the action.