Next up is the Dubai Invitational! Here is everything you need to know about the DP World Tour event.
Some of the top European golfers prefer to start their seasons in the Middle East rather than the United States.
Indeed, Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood have both decided to skip the PGA Tour season opener to compete in Dubai instead.
The Golfing Gazette has all the important information about the tournament, such as the field and payout.
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When is the Dubai Invitational?
The Dubai Invitational takes place from Thursday, January 15, until Sunday, January 18. It’s the only DP World Tour event this week.
Where is the Dubai Invitational held?
The Dubai Invitational returns to the Dubai Creek Resort in 2026. The golf course also hosted the event two years ago.
Dubai Creek Resort
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 1993
- Architect: Karl Litten
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 7,059
Dubai Invitational field
The Dubai Invitational field is headlined by two of the top three golfers in the world: Rory McIlroy (2) and Tommy Fleetwood (3).
Meanwhile, fellow top players Shane Lowry, Patrick Reed, Ryan Fox, and Tom McKibbin add significant depth to the event.
How to watch the Dubai Invitational
Golf Channel will show live television coverage of all four rounds of the Dubai Invitational for viewers in the United States.
| Day | Channel (Eastern Time) |
| Thursday | Golf Channel (2:30 – 7:30 am) |
| Friday | Golf Channel (2:30 – 7:30 am) |
| Saturday | Golf Channel (2:30 – 7:30 am) |
| Sunday | Golf Channel (2:30 – 7:30 am) |
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What is the prize money at the Dubai Invitational?
The prize money available at the Dubai Invitational this week totals $2.75 million, a significantly smaller purse than McIlroy and Fleetwood normally compete for.
The top three on the final leaderboard will earn $467,500, $302,500, and $172,150, respectively.
Dubai Invitational expert picks
The Golfing Gazette experts have made their predictions for the winner of the Dubai Invitational this week.
James Shearman: It’s hard to look past Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, but I’m banking on them being a little rusty this week. Tom McKibbin is another excellent European golfer who played in South Africa a few weeks ago, so he could catch them off guard.
Peter Lynch: While Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy should prove very difficult to compete against, I think Ryan Fox can pull off an upset and make his mark early on in the season.
Jordan Harris: Tommy Fleetwood won the only edition of this event to date back in 2024, and I think he will retain his crown. It is not the longest golf course, so precision is going to be crucial. And there is no one better than the Englishman.
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