Rolex Series Golf, Elite Field & Where the Real Edge
Lies
The DP World Tour doesn’t ease us into the year , it throws
us straight into Rolex Series territory we are excited!!
After the strategic calm of the Dubai Invitational, this
week is a very different beast. The Dubai Desert Classic brings a stacked
field, elevated points, and genuine pressure on fantasy decision-making.
This is no longer about accumulation This is about getting
your big calls right
Event Overview
Event:
Dubai Desert Classic
Venue:
Emirates Golf Club (Majlis Course)
Category:
Rolex Series
Field
Strength: Elite
Cut:
Yes
This is one of the flagship stops on the DP World Tour
calendar and the fantasy scoring
reflects that.
The Course: Emirates Golf Club – Majlis Course
The Majlis is iconic for a reason. It rewards complete
golfers and exposes weaknesses brutally.
Classic
Desert Parkland: Tree-lined fairways, but not overly generous.
Water
in Play: Especially on closing holes — Sundays here get uncomfortable
fast.
Firm,
Fast Greens: If your iron control is off, you bleed shots quickly.
Pressure
Finish: The final stretch demands commitment; there’s no hiding place.
This is not a bombers course. It’s about elite ball-striking
and controlled aggression.
Rolex Series Strategy: This Is a “Use Your Stars” Week
This is the pivot point.
Unlike last week, this is not the time to sit on your elite
players.
Elevated
points
Strongest
field so far
Proven
stars historically dominate here
If you’ve been patient so far, this is where you cash in.
The Headliners (And Why They Matter This Week)
Rory McIlroy
This is Rory territory.
Former
winner
Loves
the sightlines
Thrives
on fast, firm setups
Historically
elite in Middle East swing events
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment this is it.
Tommy Fleetwood
Consistency personified.
Fleetwood’s game fits the Majlis perfectly:
Elite
iron play
Strong
wind control
Rarely
beats himself
He may not always win but in Rolex Series events, his floor is
incredibly high.
Strong Contenders & Reliable Anchors
Tyrrell Hatton
Emotion aside, Hatton is a serious threat here.
World-class
tee-to-green
Excellent
on firm greens
Proven
performer in elite fields
If he keeps the lid on, he’s right there.
Viktor Hovland
When Hovland’s iron play clicks, he’s terrifying on courses
like this. The only question mark is short-game sharpness — but Majlis rewards
ball-striking first.
Shane Lowry
A major-championship profile on a major-style test but has
his bottle taken a hit after last weeks final hole issue
However Lowry’s creativity, wedge play, and mental
resilience make him an excellent Rolex Series grinder.
Value Plays & Smart Differentiators
David Puig
Straight back to Liv for him soon and a beast of a player
Daniel Hillier
Absolute form player of the tour at the moment but is it a
purple patch or can he push on
Players Who Could Struggle
Weak
iron players: You cannot fake approach play here.
Poor
putters on fast greens: Majlis exposes tentative strokes quickly.
Players
out of form but priced on reputation: This is not a course that gifts
confidence.
Final Thoughts: How We’re Playing the Dubai Desert
Classic
