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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Golf Club to host LIV Golf Promotions event
Three spots to the lucrative 2024 LIV Golf season and 10 spots for Asian Tour’s International Series up for grabs, apart from $1.5 million in prize money
DP World Tour Championship
Saudi LIV, PGA merger: Middle East key to development of golf, world sport, experts say
PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger elevates the region’s role in the golf industry, experts say, as the ‘most acrimonious chapter’ in the sport’s history ends
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Saudi-backed LIV Golf to merge with PGA Tour
PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf agree to unexpected merger
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Standard Chartered joins the DP World Tour as associate partner
With presence in various markets worldwide, the bank hopes to offer exclusive golf experiences to its clients through the partnership
Abu Dhabi
DP World Tour announces carbon neutrality for 2023 Rolex Series tournaments
Carbon-neutral events include the $9 million Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the Hero Dubai Desert Classic from this year
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Emirates extends its status as official partner of the DP World Tour
The Dubai-based airline will retain its status as the Official Airline of the Tour and will also become the Official Tournament Partner of 14 events during the season
AVIV Dubai Championship
Golf’s European Tour eyes further Gulf growth as prize funds attract top players
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, Keith Pelley, chief executive, the European Tour group, reveals the continued importance of the region and why it is a firm favourite with fans and organisers alike
Aramco Team Series
Why Aramco is putting its energy behind Saudi’s golf push
Inaugural Aramco Team Series set to reach a thrilling finale at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club, north of Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia, next month
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
In pictures: Lee Westwood wins the $7 million Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
England’s Lee Westwood won the 2020 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship presented by EGA, the 25th win of his European Tour and his 44th internationally.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
In pictures: Third day of the 2020 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Lee Westwood conjured up a magical eagle to help lift him into a third round lead at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Saturday.
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In pictures: Jon Rahm wins the DP World Tour Championship and the Race to Dubai
The win fetched him a cheque of $3 million, the biggest ever in the history of competitive golf, while the Race to Dubai win meant he also secured the $2 million from the Bonus Pool.
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In pictures: DP World Tour Championship Dubai – Day Three
The Spaniard Jon Rahm would also win the Race to Dubai, making him the first from his country to become the European No. 1 after the legendary Seve Ballesteros.
Al Ain Open
15-year-old British golfer makes history in the UAE
Josh Hill shot a final round eight-under par 62 to break the existing record as the youngest winner of an official world golf ranking event
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Saudi Arabia starts to shine in the sports world
Saudi officials are hoping that hosting international sporting events will bring in investment and tourists as part of its ambitious Vision 2030 plans
British Open
Six months on from Abu Dhabi win, Shane Lowry seals memorable British Open win
Ten years since amateur triumph, Lowry’s career comes full circle on Irish soil
Augusta
Tiger Woods’ Masters win a major boost for the brands still with him
Tiger Woods generated more than $23.6m in exposure for various corporate partners during the final-round telecast, when he made a late charge