The Major of the Middle East
16th - 19th January 2025
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-14 |
$1,530,000 |
2023 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-19 |
$1,530,000 |
2022 |
Viktor Hovland |
Norway |
-12 |
$1,333,330 |
2021 |
Paul Casey |
England |
-17 |
$528,514 |
2020 |
Lucas Herbert |
Australia |
-9 |
$541,660 |
2019 |
Bryson DeChambeau |
United States |
-24 |
$541,660 |
2018 |
Haotong Li |
China |
-23 |
$500,100 |
2017 |
Sergio Garcia |
Spain |
-19 |
$441,775 |
2016 |
Danny Willett |
England |
-19 |
$441,775 |
2015 |
Rory McIlroy |
Northern Ireland |
-22 |
$441,775 |
2014 |
Stephen Gallacher |
Scotland |
-16 |
$416,750 |
The Climate
Dubai is the perfect place for a sunshine break with a hot desert climate where temperatures can reach up to 30°C. In February, the average temperature is 20°C with sunshine duration of 8 hours day; definitely warm enough getting the shorts out on the fairways.
There is only a 16% chance of precipitation over the course of the month, and the most likely chance of rain is around the end of the month. Luckily the tournament will be finished way before the end of the month.
Getting There
The Emirates Golf Club is located only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Dubai is one of the most accessible airports in the world with a host of direct flight options available. In The UK, there are direct flights to Dubai from major UK cities from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow (Approx 7hrs).
When travelling abroad to play golf, there is often the added cost of golf club carriage. Not to worry, travelling to Dubai with Virgin Atlantic offers passengers the fantastic perk of complimentary golf club allowance in addition to the free baggage allowance. While, Emirates Airlines offer passengers a 30 kg allowance which can include a set of golf clubs.
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