The DP World Tour is in Dubai for the second week in a row, this time for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates GC. Defending champion Rory McIlroy headlines the stacked field, and he’ll be joined by Tommy Fleetwood, last week’s winner at the Dubai Invitational (McIlroy finished runner-up).
Other names in the field include Champion Golfer of the Year Brian Harman, Adam Scott, Nicolai Hojgaard, Cameron Young and LIV Golf’s Joaquin Niemann.
On the betting side, McIlroy is the favorite at +260, followed by Tyrrell Hatton at 10/1 and Tommy Fleetwood at 11/1.
Here are some of the best photos from the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the…
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot during a practice round prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Alex Fitzpatrick of England plays a shot on the 13th hole as his caddie looks on…
Alex Fitzpatrick of England plays a shot on the 13th hole as his caddie looks on during the Pro-Am prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark plays a shot during the Pro-Am prior to the Hero Dubai Desert…
Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark plays a shot during the Pro-Am prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during a practice round prior to the Hero Dubai Desert…
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during a practice round prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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Tommy Fleetwood of England plays a shot during a practice round prior to the Hero Dubai…
Tommy Fleetwood of England plays a shot during a practice round prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Adam Scott of Australia plays a shot on the ninth hole during a practice round prior…
Adam Scott of Australia plays a shot on the ninth hole during a practice round prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Adrian Meronk of Poland is presented with the Seve Ballesteros Award for the 2023 DP World…
Adrian Meronk of Poland is presented with the Seve Ballesteros Award for the 2023 DP World Tour Players’ Player of the Year by Javier Ballesteros (R) and DP World Tour Chief Executive Keith Pelley (L) prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot on the 8th during a practice round…
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot on the 8th during a practice round prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
A general view of the 18th and 9th fairways prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic…
A general view of the 18th and 9th fairways prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 15, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
A general view of the clubhouse and putting green as players practice prior to the Hero…
A general view of the clubhouse and putting green as players practice prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 15, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic
A detailed view of a Hero Dubai Desert Classic tee box marker on the eighth tee…
A detailed view of a Hero Dubai Desert Classic tee box marker on the eighth tee during the Pro-Am prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
