Abu Dhabi: Emirates airline has been unveiled as the title partner of The Invitational, hosted by Abdullah Al Naboodah, to be played at Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, on January 17.
This is the fifth running of the event after two years at the Four Seasons Golf Club and two years at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.
The one-day event, a curtain-raiser to the four-tournament European Tour Gulf Swing, is played in a four ball format and among the 52 European Tour Professionals taking part — one Tour Pro per team — there are 41 European Tour Champions, 11 Ryder Cup players, three Major Champions and the World No 1.
Abdullah Al Naboodah said, "We have been successful in building a base of select international brands as premier partners and partners over the past few years but to go into our fifth year with the addition of Emirates airline as title partner is a huge step forward.
"The Emirates Airline Invitational will benefit the Pro-Am, and particularly the charities that we — and the Professional Tour players — support. It really does take the Pro-Am to a new level and establishes the event as a world-class golf tournament."
Some of those who confirmed their participation are Graeme McDowell, Lee Westwood and Ross Fisher.
To register for free tickets visit: www.emiratesairlineinvitational.com.
