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Indian Golfers Invited to Dubai Desert Classic
Two Indian golfers, Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu, have been invited to play in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
This is a big golf tournament with lots of famous players from around the world.
Shubhankar has played in this event before and is hoping to do well this year.
Yuvraj is playing for the first time and has had a great year in India.
The tournament has a huge prize pool of nine million dollars.
Other famous golfers like Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton will also be playing.
Both Indian players are excited for this opportunity to compete at a high level.
Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu receive invitations to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
The event, starting January 22, features a USD 9 million prize pool and top international golfers.
Shubhankar Sharma is making his eighth consecutive appearance and aims to regain his form.
Yuvraj Sandhu, a domestic PGTI Tour winner, makes his debut in Dubai.
Notable participants include Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Patrick Reed, and Eugenio Chacarra.
- Who
- Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu
- What
- Invited to compete in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic
- Where
- Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, Dubai
- When
- Starting January 22
- Why
- To compete in a prestigious DP World Tour event with a significant prize pool
Key facts
- Event
- Hero Dubai Desert Classic
- Date
- January 22
- Prize Pool
- USD 9 million
- Indian Participants
- Shubhankar Sharma, Yuvraj Sandhu
- Notable Participants
- Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Patrick Reed, Eugenio Chacarra
- Venue
- Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course
- Invitation Source
- Hero MotoCorp Chairman Pawan Munjal
Quotes
Shubhankar Sharma
Indian golfer and two-time DP World Tour winner
“I am looking forward to a good 2026. The aim is to get into the Majors and do well there.”
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“The week in Mauritius gave me a lot of confidence about my game.”
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