Overview
- The DP World Tour event is set for January 22–25, 2026 at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.
- Viktor Hovland and Shane Lowry were added to the lineup as Dustin Johnson confirmed his debut in the tournament.
- The field also features defending champion Tyrrell Hatton alongside Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood.
- The Desert Classic is a Rolex Series stop with a reported $9 million purse, with Johnson’s start coming before a scheduled LIV event in Riyadh.
- Reports note Johnson’s recent slump and sharp OWGR drop, adding context to his return to a flagship DP World Tour stop.