of DP world tour This week, I will return to Bahrain for the first time in 13 years for the inauguration. bahrain championship.
Rasmus HøjgaardWith four DP World Tour titles under his belt, he relishes the chance to compete for titles again alongside his Danish compatriot. Thomas Bjornheadlining a field that includes rising stars. Dan Bradbury, alex fitzpatrick, Yannick Paul and jordan smith.
“Thomas was a big inspiration for Nikolai and I as we came up through the ranks,” said Hejgaard. He won his first title in just his fifth race at the 2019 Afra Asia Bank Mauritius tournament, becoming the third and youngest winner in DP World Tour history. Opened, aged 18 years, 271 days. “His achievements in the game put Denmark on the world golf map and it was great to play alongside him on the DP World Tour. I love experiencing new cultures and countries through golf. I love it and can’t wait to visit Bahrain for the first time.”
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Pablo Larrazabal He is no stranger to success in the Middle East, having won nine titles on the DP World Tour and winning the Abu Dhabi Championship in 2014. He also recently excelled in his desert classic in Dubai.
The 40-year-old, who has been playing on the DP World Tour since 2008, also competed the last time the tour visited Bahrain, finishing tied for 24th at the Volvo Golf Champions and taking a career-high 17th place in this tournament. Finished with. The race will take him to Dubai and he is looking forward to coming back.
“I really liked the course at Royal Golf Club the last time I played there. They’ve made some improvements recently so it’s going to be even better,” Larrazabal said of the recent redesign of some of the greens on the front nine. mentioned. “I love starting the season in the Middle East. The weather is perfect and there are some great golf courses so I’m really looking forward to what’s expected to be a great event in Bahrain.”
Romain Langask He won his first title at the 2020 Welsh Open and is hoping to add to his DP World Tour trophy cabinet. The Frenchman has had good results in the Middle East, including a tie for 11th at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship last year and a tie for 16th at the 2023 Dubai Desert Classic.
“I enjoy playing golf in the Middle East,” he said. “Many of the courses suit my eye and I am always treated very well at events in the region, so I can’t wait to experience playing in Bahrain for the first time.”
Bradbury, who had an excellent debut season in 2023, is looking forward to making further progress in 2024 after finishing 36th at the Race to Dubai in his first year.
“I love playing golf in the Middle East, so I’m excited to return to Ras Al Khaimah and visit Bahrain for the first time. It should be a great event,” Bradbury said.
Fitzpatrick has qualified for 2024 with a combination of good results on the Challenge Tour’s ‘Road to Mallorca’ and limited starts on the DP World Tour, including a tie for 17th at The Open at Royal Liverpool. He has now been able to play the entire schedule. About racing to Dubai.
Fitzpatrick said, “Last year I felt like I had to play well in the limited opportunities I had, so there was a lot of pressure on me, so I’m really happy to be able to plan my schedule a little bit more.” Ta. It’s always fun to go out to the Middle East and I’m looking forward to going there next month. ”
Germany’s Pole, who won the Mallorca Golf Open in 2022, will also be looking to build on a strong 2023 that included two runner-up finishes and five top-10 finishes. He has had a very good start to 2024 with decent results in Dubai and the UAE and definitely has the game to win.
“I felt like I played some good golf last season, especially in the first half of this year, so I’m hoping to do the same again throughout 2024. I can’t wait to get to Bahrain.”
course:
The Royal Golf Club is a 7,261 yard par 72 carved out of the desert. Designed by Colin Montgomerie, this course features several water hazards, plenty of bunkers, and wide fairways for low scores.
Form guide:
Yannick Pohl is a highly underrated German golfer. He does everything really well and is becoming one of the most consistent players on the DP World Tour. Torbjorn Olesen has just completed a great week in the UAE and will arrive in Bahrain full of confidence and form.
To win:
Yannick Paul.ready to win
Each method:
Alex Fitzpatrick.great temperament
Five things to follow:
Yannick Paul. German engineering!
Marcel Siem.It’s always fun to watch
Alex Fitzpatrick.Victory is not far away
Pablo Larrazabal.striped
Dan Bradbury. 1 mile hit
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