By Ros Satar
- PGA: The American Express Desert Classic
- DP World Tour: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
- LPGA: Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
USA, UAE – With the PGA and DP World Tour underway, the LPGA kicks off their season with their Tournament of Champions
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The American Express
| Location | La Quinta, California |
| Course(s) | La Quinta Country Club (LQ)
Stadium Course (SC) Nicklaus Tournament Course (NT) |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,060 yards (6,460m) (LQ)
7,140 yards (6,530m) (SC) 7,181 yards (6,566m) (NT) |
| Tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke Play |
| Prize Fund | $8m |
Jon Rahm is back in action after his thrilling finish at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, along with other 10 of the top 20 in the world. The former winner (2018) will be tackling a course once named as the hardest in the nation.
As if the dramatic features of steep slopes and nasty hazards were not enough, players have to contend with the region’s fault lines!
Home Nations interest
- Justin Rose (ENG)
- Martin Laird (SCO)
- Aaron Rai (ENG)
- Danny Willet (ENG)
- Russell Knox (SCO)
- Callum Tarren (ENG)
- Hary Hall (ENG)
- Ben Taylor (ENG)
When does it start?
Round 1 starts on Thursday 19 January at 8:30am (4:30pm GMT) with coverage on Sky Sports starting at 8:00pm GMT following featured groups.
You can also listen to PGA Tour Radio on the The PGA American Express website.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Course(s) | Abu Dhabi Golf Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,642 yards (6,998m) |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Stroke Play |
| Prize Fund | US$9m |
Debuting in 2006, when only three European Tour events were being staged in the region, it has now become one of the strongest fields, attracting top names. Pending a lawsuit next month, LIV golfers will be able to compete and earn world ranking points.
So expect to see breakaway-league stars Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter in the mix.
Home Nations interest
- Matthew Southgate (ENG)
- Ian Poulter (ENG)
- Paul Waring (ENG)
- Marcus Armitage (ENG)
- Connor Syme (ENG)
- Sam Horsfield (ENG)
- James Morrison (ENG)
- Nathan Kimsey (ENG)
- Daniel Gavins (ENG)
- Shane Lowry (IRE)
- Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)
- Seamus Power (IRE)
- Robert Macintyre (SCO)
- Luke Donald (ENG)
- Callum Shinkwin (ENG)
- Ewen Ferguson (SCO)
- Richie Ramsey (SCO)
- Oliver Wilson (ENG)
- Richard Mansell (ENG)
- Tyrrell Hatton (ENG)
- Jordan Smith (ENG)
- Padraig Harrington (IRE)
- Don Bradbury (ENG)
- Matt Wallace (ENG)
- Eddie Pepperell (ENG)
- Marc Warren (SCO)
- Scott Jamieson (SCO)
- Andy Sullivan (ENG)
- Lee Westwood (ENG)
- Ross Fisher (ENG)
- David Law (SCO)
- Jamie Donaldson (WAL)
- Grant Forrest (SCO)
- Calum Hill (SCO)
- Richard Bland (ENG)
- Dale Whitnell (ENG)
When does it start?
Round 1 starts on Thursday 19 January at 7:20am (3:20am GMT) with coverage on Sky Sports starting at 3:30am GMT.
Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
| Location | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| Course(s) | Lake Nona Golf & Country Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,617 yards (6,051m) |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke Play |
| Prize Fund | $1.5m |
As with the PGA Sentry Tournament of Champions, the field is limited to winners on LPGA Tour events, in this case within the previous two years.
Home Nations Interest
- Charley Hull (ENG)
- Jodi Ewart Shadoff (EMG)
- Gemma Dryburgh (SCO)
When does it start?
Round 1 starts on Thursday 19 January with coverage on Sky Sports starting at 5pm GMT.
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