ABOUT

First staged in 2006, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship has been played for 16 consecutive years and, having built a strong legacy in the Middle East, now moves to Yas Links on Yas Island. Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure, retail and entertainment hub, leading the way in supporting the emirate’s Economic Vision 2030. The new venue offers a unique blend of stunning views, firstclass hospitality and a diverse range of award-winning leisure and entertainment attractions, enhancing the experience for fans, whether they attend in person or watch from around the world.

Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure, retail and entertainment hub offering a unique blend of stunning views, first class hospitality and a diverse range of award-winning leisure and entertainment attractions, enhancing the experience for fans, whether they attend in person or watch from around the world.

KEY FACTS

Tournament Prize Money: $8,000,000

DPWTR Points: 8,000

Defending Champion: Tyrrell Hatton

COVID PROTOCOLS

UAE Residents & Citizens: Proof of Vaccination To gain entry to the event, all UAE residents & citizen spectators must provide proof at the entrance of a vaccination administered at least 14 days before the event date through the Al Hosnapp. All UAE residents or citizens must be fully vaccinated to attend the event. Children under 12 do not require proof of vaccination International Guests: Proof of Negative Test or Vaccination To gain entry to the event, all international spectators will be required to provide proof at the entry gates on each day of attendance of either: (i) full (two doses) WHO approved COVID-19 vaccination administered at least 14 days before attendance by vaccination certificate or (ii) a negative PCR test result within 48 hours of attendance to the first day of entry.

Social Distancing Social distancing must be observed at all times whilst attending the event

Face Coverings Face coverings must be worn at all times, unless seated at your table, eating/drinking or exempt on medical grounds

Handwashing and Hygiene Sanitising stations will be located throughout the event site

 

COURSE MAP

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

The European Tour welcomes mobile phones and encourages fans to enjoy and share their experience on social media. To make everyone’s experience as enjoyable as possible:

•Please ensure your mobile phone is on SILENT at all times

•Please ensure your flash functionality is switched off at all times

•Mobile phone photography for personal use is permitted throughout the week in all areas of the course

•Mobile phone video capture is allowed throughout the week in non-competition areas only, such as practice facilities and mobile  phone zones

•Phone calls are allowed in non-competition areas only, such as  practice facilities and mobile phone zones