Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: Tee Times and Groupings
Rory McIlroy, Marco Penge, and Tyrrell Hatton have been paired for the first two rounds of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The trio competes for the renowned Harry Vardon Trophy.
Northern Irishman McIlroy arrives at Yas Links seeking his seventh Race to Dubai title and his fourth consecutive win. He currently leads the Rankings ahead of Penge and Hatton. However, with increased points available this week, both Englishmen have a chance to overtake him. Their group tees off at 09:23 on Thursday.
Notable Pairings and Tee Times
- Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, and Rasmus Højgaard, all Ryder Cup players, will start at 08:01, drawing an eager crowd.
- Jacob Skov Olesen, the only Rolex Series rookie, tees off at 07:50 alongside Todd Clements and Brandon Robinson Thompson.
- Adrien Saddier, enjoying a breakthrough season after winning the Italian Open, will play with Ryder Cup winners Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Åberg at 10:28.
- Richard Sterne, the only player participating in the event’s 20th edition who also played the inaugural tournament in 2006, will hit the first tee shot at 07:17 with Rafa Cabrera Bello and Mikael Lindberg.
- The final group, consisting of Robert MacIntyre, Alex Noren, and Kristoffer Reitan, will begin at 11:50.
"Richard Sterne - the only player at this 20th edition of the event to have played the first in 2006 - will hit the opening tee shot at 07.17."
For the complete draw of rounds one and two, please refer to the official event listings.
Author’s summary: The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship features top contenders grouped in key tee times, highlighted by McIlroy's quest for a fourth straight title amid strong competition.