LIV golfer Jon Rahm is about to take advantage of the Saudi-backed tour’s low season – and bolster his possibilities of qualifying for the European Ryder Cup staff – by making his first ever look within the Dubai Desert Traditional in January.
The Spaniard, who jumped ship to LIV Golf initially of this 12 months after being lured away by a reported $400m signing on charge, will make his debut look on the DP World Tour’s showpiece occasion at Emirates Golf Membership on January 16.
Rahm will be a part of fellow European Ryder Cup gamers Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood in a world-class area on the prestigious $9 million Rolex Sequence occasion.
The ten-time DP World Tour winner mentioned: “That is an occasion that I’ve heard lots about, and I’m wanting ahead to creating my Hero Dubai Desert Traditional debut in January.
“I’ve had loads of success in Dubai previously, so it’s a spot that holds loads of good reminiscences for me, and will probably be nice to get again there.”
Simon Corkill, Govt Event Director of Hero Dubai Desert Traditional, commented: “For those who look again on the roll name of previous winners of the occasion, it’s clear that the Hero Dubai Desert Traditional prides itself on bringing the best gamers on the planet collectively to compete on what’s a really iconic stage.
“The affirmation that Jon Rahm will make his debut on the Majlis Course in January is definitely a continuation of that and we’re delighted to announce his inclusion in what’s shaping as much as be one of the thrilling fields within the occasion’s historical past.”
With LIV Golf’s 2025 schedule not because of begin till February 6, Rahm, together with different gamers within the league with DP World Tour playing cards, can have a possibility to earn world rating and Ryder Cup factors.
