Ras Al Khaimah Championship 2024: Preview, betting tips, how to watch

Established in 2022, the Ras Al Khaimah Championship marks the final stop in Dubai until the DP World Tour play-offs in November.

The field is without Rory McIlroy this week after the Northern Irishman started his year with a bang, winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Instead, star-power in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship field comes in the way of former Ryder Cup captains Thomas Bjorn and Padraig Harrington.

Meanwhile, the pair will be joined by a host of rising stars, including Alex Fitzpatrick, Tom McKibbin, as Rasmus Hojgaard looks to emulate brother Nicolai’s success two years ago.

And fans can go free to Al Hamra Golf Club this week, as those who register for tickets will be given free admission to the event.

So, here is everything you need to know…

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Ras Al Khaimah Championship details

Course: Al Hamra Golf Club

Course Stats: Par 72, Yards 7,410

Defending Champion: Daniel Gavins

Purse: $2,500,000

Winner’s Share: $425,000

Ras Al Khaimah Championship betting tips

Here’s how the bookies price the field…

Rasmus Hojgaard 14/1

Thorbjorn Olesen 16/1

Jordan Smith 16/1

Yannik Paul 20/1

Thriston Lawrence 22/1

Zander Lombard 25/1

Laurie Canter 30/1

Ewen Ferguson 33/1

The bunkered Bet

Jordan Smith 16/1

The Englishman kicked off his year with a 4th place finish at the inaugural Dubai Invitational before making the cut in Dubai last week. Scoring-wise, Smith has enjoyed a strong start from tee-to-green and with his reliable distance off the tee, he should be a threat at Al Hamra golf Club this week. He won the Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge here in 2016, too.

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Ras Al Khaimah Championship how to watch

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

Thursday: Sky Sports Golf, 8am

Friday: Sky Sports Golf, 8am

Saturday: Sky Sports Golf, 8.30am

Sunday: Sky Sports Golf, 7.30am

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