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The DP World Tour returns to Bahrain for the next leg of its ‘International Swing’ at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship.
The formerly known European Tour returned to Bahrain for the first time in 13 years in 2024 at the Colin Montgomerie-designed Royal Golf Club.
South African Dylan Frittelli won on that occasion by two shots and the event returns at the same venue again in 2025.
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Patrick Reed, the former Masters champion who now plays on the LIV Golf tour, will headline the field in Bahrain after already making appearances in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah to start his season.
Reed will be joined by fellow major champions Jimmy Walker and Padraig Harrington, while Frittelli will be back to defend his title at the Royal Club. Other notable names in the field include tour winners Laurie Canter, Angel Hidalgo and Ewen Ferguson.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Bahrain Championship…
Bahrain Championship details
Course: Royal Golf Club, Bahrain
Course Stats: 7261 yards, par 72
Purse: $2,500,000
Winner’s Share: $425,000
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Bahrain Championship betting tips
Odds will be updated upon release. Please gamble responsibly.
Bahrain Championship how to watch
Thursday 30 January: Sky Sports Main Event (08:30), Sky Sports Golf (08:30)
Friday 31 January: Sky Sports Golf (08:30), Sky Sports Main Event (09:30)
Saturday February 1: Sky Sports Main Event (09:00), Sky Sports Golf (09:00)
Sunday February 2: Sky Sports Golf (08:30), Sky Sports Main Event (09:30)
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