The 2023 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship was the first event of the 2023 DP World Tour season and the first Rolex Series event of the year. It was held at the Yas Links Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from January 19-22, 2023.
The tournament was won by Victor Perez of France, who finished with a score of 18-under-par 270. This was Perez’s third DP World Tour title and his first Rolex Series title.
The other notable players in the field included:
- Tyrrell Hatton (2nd)
- Thomas Pieters (3rd)
- Shane Lowry (4th)
- Tommy Fleetwood (5th)
- Paul Casey (6th)
- Rory McIlroy (T7)
- Jon Rahm (T7)
- Collin Morikawa (T10)
- Viktor Hovland (T10)
- Scottie Scheffler (T13)
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is a popular event on the DP World Tour and is always well-attended. The tournament is known for its challenging course and its luxurious surroundings.
Here are some other facts about the 2023 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship:
- The purse for the tournament was $8 million, making it the richest event on the DP World Tour.
- The tournament was broadcast in over 150 countries around the world.
- The winner of the tournament received a Rolex watch and a first-place check of $1.6 million.
The 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship will be held from January 17-20, 2024.