- Event will host first ever Ladies Day on Friday November 19, 2021
- Ladies attending the event can look forward to receiving drink vouchers, Lindt chocolates and golf sessions with fantastic prizes up for grabs in the ‘Best Dressed’ and ‘Best Selfie’ competitions
- Free tickets and hospitality options for the European Tour’s season-ending event between November 18-21 are still available.
Dubai, UAE, 10th October 2021: Ladies in the UAE are set to take over Friday 19th November at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai with tournament organisers confirming the international sporting event will host its first ever Ladies Day, with a wide range of fun activities for the ultimate day out.
Ladies attending the event held at Jumeirah Golf Estates – the venue for the European Tour’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship – can look forward to a fun day out with plenty of entertainment both on and off the golf course, including exclusive incentives and rewards throughout the day.
Free tickets along with other hospitality options are now available here for the Rolex Series tournament that will see the 50 highest ranked players on the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex battle for glory on the Earth Course.
All ladies who come through the gates will receive two vouchers that can be redeemed for a prominent grape beverage in the Championship Village from 12.15pm to 6pm.
Event goers should also head to The Lounge Spa terrace where they can receive a complimentary beverage and goody bag whilst crafting their very own bespoke essential bath oil.
For those ladies inspired by what they see from the world’s best golf stars on the course, there is an opportunity to learn how to play or improve their technique with a special ladies golf clinic run by Keke Strobach, a female Teaching Professional at the Peter Cowen Academy Dubai.
Running twice a day, at 11am and 3pm on Friday, the clinics will provide an opportunity for ladies at every level to learn the basics of the game with their efforts being rewarded with exciting prizes. Among the prizes up for grabs are a 30 minute private lesson, a one month ‘Get into Golf Pass’ (perfect for beginners) and a Haul in One Box worth AED 500.
Ladies Day also offers the perfect opportunity for ladies to put on their best outfit as they all have a chance of winning the ‘Best Dressed as judged by Neon Star’ competition. The lucky winner will win AED 500 gift voucher and an in-store styling session at Neon Star’s flagship boutique at Dubai Marina Mall.
Throughout the day there will be a chance to win more exciting prizes. To enter, ladies must visit the Selfie Photo Booth in the Championship Village, take their best selfie with friends and family, and post it on their Instagram account with the official tournament hashtag #dpwtc.
Tom Phillips, European Tour Head of Middle East, said: “For more than a decade, spectators have been a key part in making the DP World Tour Championship a resounding success and with the return of fans this year, it is only apt to announce our first ever Ladies Day in the history of the tournament.”
“Women’s golf is going from strength to strength and I’m confident that with the support of leading organisations and well-known individuals, it will provide a vibrant atmosphere off the course for the ladies while also inspiring them to play or watch the game. From competitions to golf clinics, as well as watching the world’s best golfers in action, ladies will have plenty to look forward to in what promises to be an unforgettable day out.”
The Ladies Day is part of a packed entertainment schedule with something for every spectator to enjoy throughout the four days.
With the Ultimate Fan Experience ticket, fans can access the 16th Green hospitality lounge, enjoy a BBQ lunch, grab and go breakfast, snacks and beverages and get a perfect view of the elite stars in action. Fans will also get access to a preferential viewing area on the 18th Green and the Clubhouse terrace.
On top of that, the 18th Fan Experience will also offer spectators access to the preferential viewing area on the 18th Green and the Clubhouse terrace.
About the European Tour’s Race to Dubai
The Race to Dubai is the season-long competition to crown the European Tour’s Number One player. Celebrating the global connectivity of Dubai and the European Tour, the list of champions since 2009 reads like a Who’s Who of modern-era greats, including multiple titles for Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Lee Westwood. Other winners include Jon Rahm, Francesco Molinari, Tommy Fleetwood, Martin Kaymer, and Luke Donald. Formerly known as the Order of Merit, points are accumulated based on a tournament points system with the winner awarded the prestigious Race to Dubai trophy at the conclusion of the DP World Tour Championship.
About the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai
The highest ranked players on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai are invited to contest the final event of the season, the US$9million DP World Tour Championship, Dubai – a Rolex Series event. Staged at Jumeirah Golf Estates, the warm weather conditions are perfect for both players and spectators. The Greg Norman-designed Earth course has a reputation for delivering dramatic finales and providing a stage for the biggest stars to shine. Double winners Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Henrik Stenson head a list of champions since its 2009 launch also including Danny Willett and Lee Westwood.
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About the European Tour
The European Tour is ‘Driving Golf Further’ through our guiding principles of being innovative, inclusive and global.
Innovative: The European Tour is driving innovation in golf through the creation of award-winning content, pioneering tournament formats and the use of the latest technology and inventive fan engagement. We have recognised the need for golf to modernise for future fans and we are committed to engaging new audiences whilst respecting the tradition of our sport.
Inclusive: We are committed to include all who share a love for the game of golf. We are passionate about a closer collaboration with the women’s game, disability golf and promoting the health benefits of playing golf.
Global: Since the European Tour was formed in 1972, players from 36 different countries have won tournaments, while our live broadcast reaches more than 490 million homes in more than 150 countries every week, generating in excess of 2,200 global broadcast hours for each event. We also enjoy the support of many of the world’s leading business brands with Rolex, BMW, Callaway, DP World, Emirates, Workday and Zoom as Official Partners.
The European Tour also manages the developmental Challenge Tour and the Legends Tour (formerly known as the Staysure Tour) which is the men’s professional golf tour for members aged 50 and older.
The European Tour is also the Managing Partner of Ryder Cup Europe, the body which, alongside the PGA of America, administers golf’s greatest team contest, the Ryder Cup.
About the Rolex Series
The Rolex Series is the premium event category on the European Tour’s International Schedule, comprising four tournaments in 2021, staged in a variety of world-class golfing locations each with a minimum prize fund of US$8 million and 8,000 Race to Dubai points available.
Showcasing innovation, enriched media, content and broadcast coverage, and a superior event experience for the world’s top players, the list of champions includes some of golf’s most distinguished names.
The Rolex Series was launched in 2017, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Rolex’s enduring partnership with the European Tour.
In 2021, the Rolex Series comprises; The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (January 21-24), the Abdn Scottish Open (July 8-11) the BMW PGA Championship (September 9-12) and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai (November 18-21), where the leading golfer on the Race to Dubai Rankings in partnership Rolex will be crowned.