We look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi Golf Club for the Hero Cup 2023. Please see the information below which will help you get the most out of your day.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Date: 13 – 15th January 2023
Field: 10 players from each of Great Britain and Ireland and Continental Europe
Format: 3 day match-play tournament with Friday Fourballs, Saturday Foresomes and Sunday Singles.
Timings: Gates open at 7:00am. Gates close at 7:00pm.
Prize Presentation: The Prize Presentation will be held on the 9th green upon the conclusion of play (approximately 16.00) on Sunday.
Schedule: Full schedule of the week can be found here.
TRAVEL & PARKING
Abu Dhabi Golf Club is accessible by car or taxi. Parking will be clearly signposted and are allocated by ticket type.
General admission ticket holders should park in Public Car Parking and follow the main walking route towards the Welcome Entrance.
Designated Taxi / Uber-drop offs will be available and clearly signposted within Car Park 3.
DISABLED CUSTOMERS
Dedicated spaces are available onsite for those who require assistance. Contact Ticketing@europeantourgroup.com in advance to gain admission to site.
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE SHOP
A wide range of official merchandise is on sale within the Proshop at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and the Official DP World Tour Merchandise website - https://shop.europeantour.com/
VIEWING PLATFORM / ADDITIONAL SEATING
Take in the on-course action from our elevated viewing deck overlooking the opening tee shots on 1st tee, and pivotal moments across the 9th green to give you an elevated view of the action on course.
Additional seating areas located across the Championship Village and on course hubs at 7th Green / 15th Tee.
LEADERBOARDS
Live leaderboards are located across holes 3, 6, 11, 13, 15 and 18 to keep you up to date with the action.
Big Screens also located at 9th Green and within the Championship Village.
TOILETS / FIRST AIDPublic toilet facilities available in the following areas.
- Championship Village
- 9th Tee / 14th Tee
- 7th Tee / 15th Green
*Baby changing facilities are located within all accessibility toilets
EVENT PROGRAMME
The DP World Tour App is available to download onsite free of charge by scanning the programme QR codes which will be located around the venue. The app is where you will find all the tournament information and updates, including live scores, the daily draws, course map, catering locations, full event schedule and entertainment.
TICKETS
Register HERE for your free general admission ticket prior to arrival.
ON COURSE SPECTATOR EQUITTETE
Spectators can move freely around the golf course but please stay outside the ropes. Controlled crossing points, which are clearly marked by signposts and manned by course Marshals, should be used when crossing fairways. Always remember to –
· Remain still for each shot and do not move until all the Players in the group have played or holed out.
· Kneel or sit down if you are in the front row.
· Do not speak to the players while they are on the course.
· Please keep behind the ropes and barriers on the course and use the official crossing points.
· Walk, don’t run, and obey the course marshals – they are trying to make your day more enjoyable.
· There is no dress code in public areas.
· Dress accordingly for the weather conditions. Sensible shoes should be worn. No metal spikes allowed.
· Spectators are prohibited from asking for player autographs.
· Please listen to any public address announcements and follow instructions from officials and volunteers should they be necessary.
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
If it is necessary to evacuate the site, please follow the instructions of the course marshals, volunteers and event officials in an orderly fashion.
WATER STATIONS
We encourage you to bring your own reusable bottles as there will be a water station within the Championship Village and at various locations on the course.
SMOKING POLICYSmoking is NOT permitted in any structure, including outdoor balconies & viewing platforms.
GATE TIMES
Gates will be open from Thursday to Sunday from 9am.
