Jon Rahm joins star field for Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship debut

Two-time Major winner Jon Rahm will make his debut at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship next month, joining a field of the world’s top golfers for the opening event of the DP World Tour Play-Offs. The tournament is scheduled to take place at Yas Links from November 5 to 8, marking Rahm’s first competitive appearance at the Abu Dhabi venue. Elite Field Confirmed for Yas Links Rahm, who holds five Rolex Series titles, joins a high-profile lineup that includes defending champion and US PGA winner Aaron Rai, alongside world number three Rory McIlroy. The event serves as the first leg of the season-ending play-offs, featuring the top 70 players from the Race to Dubai Rankings. Only the top 50 players following the conclusion of the Abu Dhabi event will qualify for the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai the following week. The Spaniard has a decorated history in the UAE, having won the DP World Tour Championship three times (2017, 2019, 2022). In 2019, his victory at Jumeirah Golf Estates secured his position at the top of the Race to Dubai, making him the first Spaniard to achieve the feat since Seve Ballesteros. Tournament Logistics and Ticket Pricing Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the DP World Tour, the championship offers tiered access for spectators. General admission is free for the opening two days on November 5 and 6, while tickets for the weekend rounds start at AED 75. The tournament has also introduced premium options, including the Ticket+ 'Bar on Nine'…