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Rory McIlroy is back in action this week, as the DP World Tour heads to the Emirates Golf Club.

It’s the Hero Dubai Desert Classic this week, as the DP World Tour continues its run of Rolex Series events in the UAE. Last week, Victor Perez was the winner, thanks largely to a spectacular hole-out from the bunker on the 71st hole.

Last year’s event here also produced a dramatic finish. Viktor Hovland was victorious, after he covered the final three holes in four-under-par. That, coupled with McIlroy finding the water on the 18th, meant the Norwegian found himself in a playoff with Richard Bland. A birdie at the first time of asking was enough for the win.

Several DP World Tour big-hitters such as Fleetwood, Lowry and Hatton are in the field this week, and they’re once again joined by several LIV Golf players. Westwood, Weisberger and Poulter all made the journey from Yas Links to Emirates GC to tee it up on the DP World Tour again.

This event has been around since 1989, but this is the first year it’s been sponsored by Hero. It’s been at the Emirates Golf Club every year bar two.

Let’s take a look at all the details ahead of the action getting underway.

Hero Dubai Desert Classic details

Course: Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE

Course stats: 7,428 yards, par 72

Defending champion: Viktor Hovland

Purse: $9,000,000

Hero Dubai Desert Classic betting tips

Here’s who the bookies fancy to do well this week…

Rory McIlroy 16/5

Tyrrell Hatton 11/1

Shane Lowry 18/1

Tommy Fleetwood 18/1

Min Woo Lee 22/1

Francesco Molinari 25/1

Adrian Meronk 28/1

Robert MacIntyre 28/1

Victor Perez 28/1

Thomas Pieters 33/1

The bunkered Bet

Robert MacIntyre

McIlroy is very short odds for a reason, but if you’re looking for some value, the Scot is a good bet. MacIntyre was steady without being spectacular last week, and his game looks in a great place at the start of 2023.

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— Hero Dubai Desert Classic (@DubaiDCGolf) January 19, 2023

Hero Dubai Desert Classic how to watch

Here’s how UK viewers can tune in this week.

Thursday: Sky Sports Golf 4am

Friday: Sky Sports Golf 4am

Saturday: Sky Sports Golf 5am

Sunday: Sky Sports Golf 5am

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Lewis Fraser As bunkered’s Performance Editor, Lewis oversees the content that’s designed to make you a better player. From the latest gear to tuition, nutrition, strategy and more, he’s the man. A graduate of the University of Stirling, Lewis joined bunkered in 2021. Formerly a caddie at Castle Stuart Golf Links, he is a member of Bathgate Golf Club where he plays off four.

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