Star-studded field for Gary Player Invitational

abu dhabi — A star-studded lineup representing the who’s who of the golf is confirmed to participate in Abu Dhabi’s Gary Player Invitational, the world’s leading charity golf series.

Set to take place on January 13, the event will also pay homage to the UAE’s Year of Tolerance through a number of unique events and activations.

Taking place at the award-winning Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, a Gary Player-designed course, 2019’s union of golf and giving will see more than 72 golf pros, celebrities and business leaders join tournament host, sporting icon and Grand Slam Champion, Gary Player in raising funds for The Player Foundation which has selected local event beneficiary, the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs as its charity of choice.

Among the male golf pros confirmed is the 2018 European Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjorn; Matt Wallace, the reigning champion of the Indian Open, BMW International Open and Made in Denmark;

Thomas Bjorn

British Masters champion Eddie Pepperell; and India’s top ranked player, winner of the Maybank Championship and Joburg Open, and the 2018 European Tour’s Rookie of The Year, Shubhankar Sharma. Representing the women will be European Tour pros Camilla Lennart, Carly Booth, Amy Boulden and Cheyenne Woods.