Danish twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard are excited to continue their great seasons at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship next week.
Taking place at Yas Links from November 7-10, the Hojgaards will join a world-class group of players in Abu Dhabi for the fourth Rolex Series event of the season. This championship is the first tournament in the new Play-Offs that ends the season. The top 70 players from the Race to Dubai Rankings will compete, with the top 50 advancing to the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
Also competing at Yas Links will be four-time major winner and defending Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy, along with other major champions like Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, and Olympic silver medallist Tommy Fleetwood, among many stars from the DP World Tour.
Rasmus currently holds third place in the Race to Dubai rankings, thanks to a strong 2024 season, which included his fifth DP World Tour title at the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down in September.
He is about 2,000 points behind McIlroy in the standings, but a strong showing at Yas Links could give him a chance to claim the Race to Dubai title if he can follow in his brother’s footsteps and win the DP World Tour Championship.
This will be Rasmus’ fourth appearance at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with his best finish so far being tied for 20th in 2022.
“I’m excited to end my season in the UAE, starting with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship,” he said. “The Play-Off concept is thrilling, and I’m hoping for two memorable weeks.
“Going into these final events with a chance to win the Race to Dubai is exciting. It’s a different kind of pressure, but I’m ready for the challenge.”
Nicolai secured his spot in Abu Dhabi by finishing tied for ninth at the Genesis Championship last week. After achieving two top-20 finishes at the FedEx Open de France and Andalucia Masters, the 2023 Ryder Cup star moved up to 67th in the rankings, allowing him to participate in Abu Dhabi while aiming to defend his DP World Tour Championship title.
“I’m really happy to have earned my spot in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship,” said Nicolai. “My game feels solid, and I’ve seen a lot of positive signs on the course. My results in France, Spain, and Korea were encouraging, and I hope to finish the year strong.
“One of my goals this year was to defend my DP World Tour Championship title, so I’m aiming for a big week at Yas Links to move up in the rankings and make that Top 50.”
In addition to the world-class golf at Yas Links, there will be many family-friendly events, including activities for children and the popular Ladies Day and Family Day on Saturday and Sunday.
