January 31 - February 3, 2013
Emirates Golf Club -
Dubai
- Par: 72
- Yardage: 7301
- Purse: $2,500,000
- Champion: Stephen Gallacher
The Omega Dubai Desert Classic will enter its 24th year this week at the Emirate Golf Club in Dubai. As the fourth leg of the European PGA Tour, this event was the first European Tour event to ever take place in the Middle East back in 1989. Ernie Else has come out on top the most at this event, garnering victories in ’94, ’02, and ’05, while Rory McIlroy holds the title as its youngest winner at just 19 in 2009. Since its inception, the Desert Classic has gained international exposure, boosting 19 winners from 12 different nations.