Fleetwood returns to Dubai Desert Classic
dubai — Tommy Fleetwood is the latest star name to announce his return to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic (January 23-26) where he will be joined by Major champions Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen and Danny Willett at Emirates Golf Club, a press release said.
The quartet join an already all-star cast, including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, former winners Rafa Cabrera Bello and Henrik Stenson, in addition to multiple European Tour victors Matt Fitzpatrick, Ian Poulter, Matt Wallace and Lee Westwood.
Fleetwood will arrive in Dubai looking to improve on a tie for sixth last year and, potentially, follow in the footsteps of Willett (2016) and Garcia (2017) who, just a few months on from their respective victories over the Majlis Course, went on to claim maiden Major titles at The Masters.
No stranger to success in Dubai, Fleetwood was crowned European Tour Number One at the final event of the 2017 season – the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates. He will therefore be one of the favourites to lift the iconic Dallah Trophy when the world-class field assembles next year.
“I am delighted to be playing in the 2020 Omega Dubai Desert Classic,” said Fleetwood, currently ranked 15th on the Official World Golf Ranking. “I love playing in Dubai and this event is among my favourite weeks of the year. We always get looked after so well and the whole week is a fantastic experience. I hope in 2020 I can add my name to the amazing calibre of previous champions.”