“It has been a privilege to witness and contribute to the growth of both Dubai and the golf industry here,” said McMurdo as he reflected on his time at Dubai's famous Resort Golf Course
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The Asian Tour is in the Middle East region this week with their final event of the season, the Saudi Open, at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia.
Dubai resident Joel Stalter (FR) and Dubai Golden Visa Awardee Gaganjeet Bhullar (Ind) are both in the field after missing out on the LIV Promotions tournament at Abu Dhabi Golf Club last week.
Also in the field representing the UAE are Joshua Grenville-Wood and UAE amateur Sam Mullane as well as LIV Golf’s Kevin Na (US) and Henrik Stenson (Swe).
On the DP World Tour Mauritius is the venue for their final tournament of the year – the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.
In the US, the 36-hole PNC Championship, originally called The Father/Son Challenge, once again takes place, with Tiger Woods playing alongside his 14-year-old son Charlie.
This is the 26th edition of the event, which is being played in Orlando, Florida, will feature 20 pairings.
Defending champions are Vijay Singh and his son Qass.
Schedule
DP World Tour
Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th December, 2023
AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open
Venue: Heritage La Reserve GC, Mauritius
Purse: $1.2 million
Asian Tour
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th December, 2023
Saudi Open Presented by Public Investment Fund
Venue, Riyadh Golf Club, KSA
Purse: $1 million
PNC Championship
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th December, 2023
Venue: Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, US
“It has been a privilege to witness and contribute to the growth of both Dubai and the golf industry here,” said McMurdo as he reflected on his time at Dubai's famous Resort Golf Course
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The second season will see six teams vying for the honours in London after the inaugural season was won by Triveni Continental Kings in Dubai last year
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The champion of this week's tournament will earn invites to both The Masters and The Open
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His strategy involves investing in modern amenities, expanding instructional programs, and highlighting the course's unique features in Dubai's competitive golf landscape
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Rory McIlroy will be joined by several stars including UAE-based Tommy Fleetwood at the Old Course at St Andrews, Scotland
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A 32-year-old Dubai Golden Visa Awardee, Stalter has three professional wins including the 2020 Euram Bank Open and two Challenge Tour titles
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There will also be a live music concert alongside the thrilling Padel action
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Anis Akbar, who has already achieved podium finishes, reveals how he deals with hostile drivers on track
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