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The new season 2021 Race to Dubai kicks off in Abu Dhabi, with the opening event of the European Tour Rolex Series also marking the resumption of the qualifying campaign for the next side of Team Europe’s Ryder Cup – keep live coverage on Thursday from 3.30am on Sky Sports Golf

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Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are at the head of a strong line for the opening event of the new season of Europe Tour at the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship, live on Sky Sports.

Thirteen of the world’s top 50 will head to the first Rolex Series tournament of the year, with the $ 8m event marking the start of a three-week stretch in the Middle East to kick off the 2021 race to Dubai.

McIlroy will make his first competitive chance since claiming a fifth installment at The Masters in November in search of his first unbeaten Abu Dhabi title, having finished second four trips and added four more third-place finishes in his previous 11 appearances.

Rory McIlroy will play alongside Justin Thomas and Lee Westwood in the first two rounds

Thomas ’appearance is just his fourth in a regular European Tour event, with the world No. 3 top player in action, while Race to Dubai champion Lee Westwood returns to his title defended after recording his 25th European Tour victory in the 2020 tournament.

The event marks the restart of the European Points List in the race to qualify for this year’s Ryder Cup side, with players getting a chance to get some early points on the table in their quest a place in Patrick Harrington’s team heading to Whistling Straits in September.

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BMW PGA champion Tyrrell Hatton and DP World Cup winner Matt Fitzpatrick are among the other celebrity names in action, while Tommy Fleetwood looks to claim his third Abu Dhabi co-op victory. equal to after its back success in 2017 and 2018.

Golfer of the Year and 2019 Abu Dhabi Champion Shane Lowry is on the way to the United Arab Emirates, with 2018 Ryder Cup winners Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson also in the field as they look to make a quick start on the new season.

Sky Sports will have broadcast extensively on all four rounds of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, including two sessions on the opening day, with live action taking place on Thursday from 3.30am and 11am on Sky Sports Golf.

The broadcast kicks off from 7am on Friday, 8am on Saturday and 7am on Sunday, with the event being part of a triple-header of live golf on Sky Sports this week that also features American Express at PGA Diamond Tour and Tournament Diamond Tournament LPGA.

TV times (all on Sky Sports Golf)

Thursday – 0330 to 0900, 1100 to 1300 – First round LIVE!

Friday – 0700 to 1300 – Second round LIVE!

Saturday – 0800 to 1300 – Third round LIVE!

Sunday – 0700 to 1300 – Final LIVE!

Watch the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship during the week live on Sky Sports. Live coverage starts Thursday from 3.30am on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Sports.