Amateur golfers in the UAE are once again being given the opportunity to play alongside some of the greatest golfers on the planet at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am thanks to the return of the tournament’s Pro-Am Challenge.
The DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am Challenge– previously dubbed the ‘Luckiest Ball on Earth’ – is open to all golfers who hold an Official Club Handicap recognized by the Emirates Golf Federation (maximum 28 for men and juniors and 36 for ladies).
It has given over 36 amateur golfers the unbelievable experience to play alongside some of their most treasured sporting heroes including Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland, Rory McIlroy, and last year’s DP World Tour Championship winner Nicolai Højgaard, since its launch in 2011.
Eight participating golf clubs across the Emirates will now hold qualifying tournaments from 8th September until 20th October, with the winning three males, females and juniors securing their place in the Grand Final at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Saturday 2nd November 2024.
Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth), Dubai - Sunday September 8
Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, Al Ain - Saturday October 5
Jumeirah Golf Estates (Fire), Dubai - Saturday October 5
Dubai Creek Golf Club & Yacht Club, Dubai - Sunday October 6
Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah - Sunday October 6
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi - Saturday October 12
Yas Links, Abu Dhabi - Saturday October 12
Emirates Golf Club, Dubai - Sunday October 13
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi - Sunday October 20
The overall male, female, and junior winner will then receive a highly sought after spot to play in the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am which will be held on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Tuesday 12th November 2024.
"We’re thrilled to kick off the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am Challenge, as golf clubs across the Emirates get ready for an exciting 2024 edition. This competition is a golden opportunity for amateur golfers to play shoulder to shoulder with the sport’s biggest stars,” said Tom Phillips, Director of Middle East, DP World Tour.
“Competitions like these turn dreams into reality for sports fans. We’re incredibly thankful to the qualifying golf clubs and the Emirates Golf Federation, who help make this fantastic local golf initiative possible. To all the talented amateurs out there – get involved and it could be you teeing off!”
To find out more or to register interest in taking part in the DP World Tour Championship Pro-Am Challenge, get in touch with your local participating golf club today.
