Dubai: Bryson DeChambeau will be hard-pressed to defend his Omega Dubai Desert Classic title when he returns to the iconic Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club to take on a world-class field of proven European Tour winners from January 23-26.
The oldest tournament in the Middle East — and the longest-running on the circuit outside of Europe — will return for the 31st edition next year, as will past European Ryder Cup players Matthew Fitzpatrick, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood and Rafa Cabrera Bello, who also won the event in 2012. They will be joined by four-time European Tour winner Matt Wallace, who finished runner-up to America’s DeChambeau eight months ago.
For those in attendance, it will be a chance to see one of world golf’s most compelling young players, as DeChambeau showcases the unique approach that yielded a remarkable 24-under par total and a seven-shot victory earlier this year — the tournament’s lowest ever score.
“I really enjoyed my time in Dubai and to cap the week with my first international win was amazing,” said DeChambeau, the world No. 11. “I have always spoken about how important it is for me to be regarded as a successful international player and to win around the world. The Omega Dubai Desert Classic was a great start and it will be an honour to return to this beautiful city and defend my title.”
