The Højgaard twins, Rasmus and Nicolai, will tee it up in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship from 7-10 November. Yas Links will set the stage for the opening of the DP World Tour Play-Offs, and the season’s fourth Rolex Series event, where the Danish duo will join the sport’s elite in a bid to edge closer to the coveted DP World Tour Championship title.
Currently holding third position in the Race to Dubai Rankings, a recent victory at the Amgen Irish Open for Rasmus secured his fifth DP World Tour title and propelled him up the leaderboard — just under 2,000 points shy of frontrunner Rory McIlroy.
A good performance in Abu Dhabi could send him on his way to victory in the season-long Race to Dubai. Rasmus is ready for the challenge: “Going into the final two events knowing that I have a chance of winning the Race to Dubai is very exciting. It’s a different kind of pressure, but I feel up for the challenge.”
Alongside a ninth-place finish at the Genesis Championship, Nicolai earned his place in Abu Dhabi with consistent top-20 showings across France, Spain, and Korea. Currently ranked 67th, he’s on the hunt to defend his DP World Tour Championship title. “My game feels in good shape, and there have been a lot of encouraging signs out on the golf course,” he said. “One of my goals for this year was to defend my DP World Tour Championship title, so I’m hoping for a big week at Yas Links to move further up the Rankings and make that Top 50.”
Joining them at Yas Links will be four-time Major winner and defending Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy, Major Champions Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and Adam Scott, as well as Olympic Silver Medallist Tommy Fleetwood. These golf giants, alongside the Højgaards, will face off in a field of the top 70 players from the Race to Dubai Rankings, vying for a spot in the grand finale where only the top 50 will advance.
Yas Links will also offer a full lineup of family-friendly events, including dedicated children’s activities, Ladies Day on Saturday, and Family Day on Sunday. Those looking to upgrade their experience can opt for the Championship Chalet, featuring exclusive balcony seating with views over the 18th green, or Ticket+, which grants priority parking and access to a bar with prime views of the ninth green. For all ticket options, you can head to the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship website.
