Dubai: Former One Direction band member Niall Horan will take part in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am alongside friend and golfer Rory McIlroy at Emirates Golf Club from January 25-28, it was announced on Tuesday.
Having previously caddied for McIlroy at a par-three contest at Augusta in 2015, the award-winning Irish artist who has sold over 70 million records, will now get the chance to play alongside the two-time Desert Classic winning Northern Irishman, who will be back to reclaim his title.
There will also be a chance for one lucky winner to play in the Pro-Am with Niall and Rory. They’ll also win a seven-night stay in Dubai, including flights, plus tickets to each day of the Classic for them and a friend.
In order to enter, users must download the VoxGolf App, play nine holes of golf on a VoxGolf registered course and submit their score through the App. If a course is not currently listed on VoxGolf, entrants should mail operations@voxgolf.com and the course will be added within 24 hours, allowing golfers from around the world to take part.
For those who prefer to observe rather than participate, there is the option of attending the Omega ‘Constellation Clinic’ at Emirates Golf Club’s driving range on January 26 from 5.30pm. Featuring Rory, Niall and professional women’s golfer Paige Spiranac, Rory and Paige will be showing Niall how to perfect his swing. All those who visit the tournament that day can also attend.
Niall said: “I’m delighted to confirm my attendance at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in January. It’s an incredible event on the European Tour schedule and I am very much looking forward to playing with my pal Rory in the ProAm and attending the Friday night clinic also. Thanks to Omega and Golf in Dubai for the invite, I’ve not been to Dubai for a while so very much looking forward to returning.”
Tournament director David Spencer, said: “We’re very excited to have Niall and Rory on board for the tournament.
“Their global celebrity status’ paired with their outstanding golfing experience has prepared us for a large turnout of fans throughout the tournament.
“We’ve got golfing activities that cater to everyone of all ages throughout the tournament, from winning a chance to play in the ProAm with Rory and Niall through the VoxGolf app, to the Omega ‘Constellation Clinic’ where Rory and Paige will teach Niall how to perfect his golfing skills. We’re really looking forward to welcoming golf enthusiasts from around the world who want to visit Dubai and experience a family-friendly day out.”
Players due to compete in the 2018 tournament include; Pat Perez, McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Darren Clarke, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie and Thomas Bjorn.
Tickets are priced from Dh175 a day. Children aged 16 and under can enter free if accompanied by a paying adult. Visit www.omegadubaidesertclassic.com.
