A year that began with a victory in the Middle East could well end with one for Tommy Fleetwood. Firing a 10-under 62 to tie the course record at Yas Links in the first round of the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship,

The Saudi Arabia tournament, founded in 2006, was one of three European Tour events staged in the Arabian Peninsula, but it was one of six at one point.

The 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship field is set with the passing of the typical Friday entry deadline. This week's DP World Tour field is set for this event, played at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Our expert’s golf betting tips for this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and World Wide Technology Championship include a 70/1 shot

With its $1.5 million prize for the winner and a field stacked with top-tier talent, the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship promises to deliver thrilling moments and a strong start to the DP World Tour playoffs.

Tommy Fleetwood equalled the course record with a 10-under-par 62 to take a one-stroke lead at the Abu Dhabi Championship while Rory McIlroy started strongly Thursday as he bids to seal another Race to Dubai title.

RORY MCILROY IS five shots off first round leader Tommy Fleetwood after the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The second last event of the season on the DP World Tour began with Fleetwood setting the pace after a ten-under par round of 62.

Abu Dhabi Championship tips. Rory McIlroy & Tommy Fleetwood Both Top 5 Finish (Inc. Ties) - 11/2 William Hill. There is so much more to play for than just lifting the huge trophy