Tag: 7. Dezember 2021

Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the DP World Tour today announced free general admission tickets for all tournament days of the 2022 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Island, the opening Rolex Series event of the season from January 20-23.

To celebrate Yas Links Abu Dhabi hosting the 17^th edition of the prestigious tournament for the first time, fans will have the opportunity to witness the world class field in person for free, including four-time Major Champion Rory McIlroy and recently crowned DP World Tour Number One Collin Morikawa.

The iconic Yas Links course heralds a new chapter for an event which has long been an important fixture on the global golf schedule and continues to bring the game’s biggest stars to world class destinations in the UAE.

Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure, retail and entertainment hub offering a unique blend of stunning views, first-class hospitality and a diverse range of award-winning leisure and entertainment attractions, enhancing the experience for fans, whether they attend in person or watch from around the world.

His Excellency Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the 2022 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to Yas Links, one of the most spectacular golf courses in the world for the first time, and with free general admission entry available for all tournament days, we cannot wait to showcase our world class facilitates to players and spectators from around the globe.

“Our Championship has a rich history in the UAE, and as we prepare to celebrate the Golden Jubilee, we are excited to see the world’s best golfers in this magnificent setting, and to bring this world-renowned tournament to one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment destinations, Yas Island.”

His Excellency Sheikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Arab and Emirates Golf Federation alongside Abdulfattah Sharaf, HSBC UAE CEO and Head of International were on hand to hit the ceremonial tee shot at Yas Links Abu Dhabi as the course was officially unveiled to media at Yas Island.

Excited by the new venue, Sharaf said: “Opening up a world of opportunity is in HSBC’s DNA – it’s what we’ve been doing here for our customers for 75 years – and by bringing the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to Yas Links for the first time, we mark another milestone on our journey of supporting new visions and new ideas in the UAE.

“The Championship has an unwavering ability to attract the world’s best golfers and we’re thrilled to welcome back Rory Mcllroy and to have reigning Open Champion Collin Morikawa make his tournament debut.“

Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, said: “We are very proud to host the upcoming Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship here on Yas Island and at Yas Links we are excited to bring the DP World Tour’s opening Rolex Series event of 2022 to Yas Island, adding another global event to our exciting world-class sporting calendar.

“We look forward to welcoming the international golfing community and top class field of players will further strengthen our unique vision for Yas Island to be positioned as a key global destination for entertainment, leisure and business.”

Tom Phillips, Head of Middle East for the DP World Tour, added: “We are delighted the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship will take centre stage in the UAE at the stunning Yas Links on Yas Island to kickstart back-to-back Rolex Series events. We have been working alongside the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and tournament partner HSBC for a number of years to deliver this prestigious tournament and with a great field shaping up, plus free entry for all golf fans on tournament days, we look forward to another successful staging of this world class event.”

Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island will host players and staff, Genesis have come on board as the new car sponsor for the tournament along with DP World Tour Partners Fortinet and Zoom joining the tournament for the first time. 

First staged in 2006, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship has built a strong legacy in the Middle East, and the move to Yas Island highlights Abu Dhabi as an international sports hub. As well as the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the season ending F1 Championship and the Ultimate Fighting Championship are also taking residency at the world-class location. 

Get your free general admission tickets for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship via Ticketmaster.ae, with additional hospitality packages available to purchase. 

Quelle: Pressemitteilung der DP World Tour

• Danny Willett to host the Betfred British Masters for a second time
• Tournament will again take place at the four-time Ryder Cup venue The Belfry
• Fans can register their interest for an exclusive Launch Price, with tickets going on sale on Thursday December 9

Tickets for the Betfred British Masters hosted by Danny Willett will go on sale on Thursday December 9, with pre-registered fans given priority access to a limited number of tickets available for an exclusive Launch Price.

The Betfred British Masters returns to the historic Belfry, venue of the Ryder Cup on four occasions, from May 5-8, 2022, with 2016 Masters Tournament champion Danny Willett assuming the role of host once again.

Tickets will go on sale for the 2022 edition on Thursday December 9, beginning with a limited number of Launch Price tickets available to pre-registered fans, from 11:00am. Tickets will then go on general sale at 5:00pm later that afternoon.

The Betfred British Masters returned to The Belfry earlier this year, with the Sutton Coldfield venue hosting the tournament for a fifth time. It has previously hosted 18 European Tour events since 1979.

Fans hoping to access the priority window can register their interest here, including information regarding premium experiences which will also be available to view and purchase online from Thursday.

Since the Betfred British Masters was restored to the Tour’s International Schedule in 2015, it has been hosted by some of British golf’s leading players, starting with Ian Poulter at Woburn, followed by Luke Donald at The Grove (2016), Lee Westwood twice at Close House (2017 and 2020), Justin Rose at Walton Heath (2018) and Tommy Fleetwood at Hillside (2019).

Last year, Richard Bland ended a near 20-year wait for his first title as he defeated Italy’s Guido Migliozzi in a play-off to win on his 478^th start. The victory kickstarted a career renaissance for the Englishman, who went on to finish a career-high 11^th on the season-long standings.

Betfred, the UK-based bookmakers, will be the title sponsor of the tournament for a fourth consecutive year.

“I’m honoured to have the opportunity to host the Betfred British Masters for a second time,” said Willett, who became the first Englishman in 20 years to win the famous green jacket at Augusta National in 2016.
“I’m even more excited as we’ll have the opportunity to play in front of fans who unfortunately had to miss out last year due to the pandemic.

“The Betfred British Masters has been played on some fantastic golf courses over the years, and The Belfry is no exception. I learned a lot from last year’s hosting duties and I’m looking forward to playing my part in putting on a successful tournament for the home fans.

“I’d also like to extend my thanks to Betfred for their continued support of golf. They are a great partner for the tournament and a lot of credit goes to Fred (Done) and his team for their commitment to this event.”

The Belfry is easily accessed from the M6 motorway and is less than half an hour’s drive from Birmingham city centre. Parking will be available for spectators at the golf course, with details to be released closer to the event.

Complimentary tickets will be available for those aged 12 years and under upon purchase of an Adult ticket.

Quelle: Pressemitteilung der DP World Tour