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Rory McIlroy’s 2024 season begins within the United Arab Emirates with back-to-back occasions on the DP World Tour in Dubai.
He is ready to compete on the inaugural Dubai Invitational Jan. 11-14 at Dubai Creek Resort, adopted by the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the Emirates Golf Club from Jan. 18-21.
The 34-year-old from Northern Ireland is the defending champion on the latter, a one-shot victory over Patrick Reed in January 2023.
“I’m really excited to start my year at the Dubai Invitational,” stated McIlroy, per Sky Sports. “I’ve always enjoyed coming back to Dubai to set up my season and with a pro-am format, this tournament is going to be an enjoyable week.”
McIlroy’s participation within the Dubai occasions will maintain him out of two PGA Tour occasions in the identical weeks – the Sony Open in Honolulu, scheduled for Jan. 11-14, and The American Express in LaQuinta, Calif., the next week.
–Field Level Media