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Who is going to create history at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2025? With the legendary Hero Dubai Desert Classic serving as the opening Rolex Series event of the year, the 2025 DP World Tour season has gotten off to a spectacular start. Held at the breathtaking Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club, the tournament has a $9 million prize fund, with the winner taking home an incredible $1.5 million. The key query, though, is who will win the title and set a new record on this legendary course.

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Excitement is increased by the fact that two of the six LIV players on the field, Jon Rahm and Patrick Reed, are among the star-studded lineup. However, Jon Rahm, who started the event with a strong three-under-par 69, had a terrible second day at the event, so awful that he missed the cut in the opening tournament of the season. On the other hand, Daniel Hillier, 26, shot an outstanding 6-under 66 to take the lead after the third round. As the top golfers compete in the desert sun, fans eagerly anticipate round four, which offers drama, jolts, and moments that will never be forgotten. With this, Let’s find out the player groups and the event’s round 4 tee times.

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Round 4 tee times for the Dubai Desert Classic 2025

TimeTeeGroupPlayer 1Player 2Player 3
7:0511ZANOTTI, FabrizioKO, Jeong weon
7:1212RAVETTO, DavidFORREST, Grant
7:2013DE BRUYN, JannikSULLIVAN, AndyDANTORP, Jens
7:3014WILLIAMS, RobinWIESBERGER, BerndCOUSSAUD, Ugo
7:4015SYME, ConnorSIEM, MarcelHIDALGO, Angel
7:5016GARCIA-HEREDIA, AlfredoAPHIBARNRAT, KiradechSUMMERHAYS, Preston
8:0017BRADBURY, DanLUITEN, JoostGIRRBACH, Joel
8:1018KRUYSWIJK, JacquesBAIRSTOW, SamLANGASQUE, Romain
8:2519SCHNEIDER, MarcelVAILLANT, TomCOLSAERTS, Nicolas
8:35110OTAEGUI, AdrianDEAN, JoeJORDAN, Matthew
8:45111HØJGAARD, NicolaiGAVINS, DanielELVIRA, Nacho
8:55112BHATIA, AkshayKIEFFER, MaximilianLAPORTA, Francesco
9:05113RAMSAY, RichieBRESNU, AdamKNAPPE, Alexander
9:15114SMYLIE, ElvisARMITAGE, MarcusGUMBERG, Jordan
9:25115SMITH, JordanMICHELUZZI, DavidMANSELL, Richard
9:40116FLEETWOOD, TommyCANTERO, IvanNAKAJIMA, Keita
9:50117BJÖRK, AlexanderGUERRIER, JulienNEERGAARD-PETERSEN, Rasmus
10:00118CLEMENTS, ToddDE JAGER, LouisREED, Patrick
10:10119JARVIS, CaseyWALLACE, MattSÖDERBERG, Sebastian
10:20120GOUVEIA, RicardoOLESEN, ThorbjørnLORENZO-VERA, Mike
10:30121LI, HaotongSCOTT, AdamSCHAPER, Jayden
10:40122SCRIVENER, JasonLEE, Min WooVEERMAN, Johannes
10:55123NORGAARD, NiklasFORD, DavidMACINTYRE, Robert
11:05124MCILROY, RoryHØJGAARD, RasmusMIGLIOZZI, Guido
11:15125NORRIS, ShaunMCKIBBIN, TomFRITTELLI, Dylan
11:25126HILL, CalumCANTER, LaurieFOX, Ryan
11:35127FERGUSON, EwenHATTON, TyrrellHILLIER, Daniel

(Event time GMT +04:00)

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The event has reached a crucial point, with players positioning themselves for a good finish as the action heats up with the official announcement of the tee times. Let’s also take a look at the most recent events from the Dubai Desert Classic 2025 Round 3.

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Hillier leads into final round as Hatton and McIlroy eye Dubai Desert Classic Glory

Leading the field is Daniel Hillier, a 26-year-old golfer from New Zealand, who led by a slim margin of one stroke going into the final round owing to a composed and strong play. Tyrrell Hatton of England, who has been a shining example of consistency this week, is just behind Hillier. Hatton’s steady performance throughout the event has put him within striking distance, and his third-round score of 68 has maintained him firmly in contention, creating the possibility of an interesting matchup on the final day.

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In the meantime, David Ford, an amateur sensation, keeps drawing attention with his superb skills. With a strong 2-under 70 in Round Three, the University of North Carolina senior stormed into the top 15. Rory McIlroy, the reigning champion, and Ford are both seven shots off the leader at T12. As the tournament goes on, McIlroy, who is renowned for his tendency to surge during closing rounds, continues to pose a danger.

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Anticipation for an exciting event finale is growing as the last round draws near. As seasoned players like Hatton and McIlroy, as well as up-and-coming talent, try to leave their imprint, Hillier’s fortitude will be put to the test. Fans can expect exceptional golf and a fitting end to this esteemed competition, set against the background of the renowned Emirates Golf Club.

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Ankita Bhowmick is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in LPGA Tour coverage. With a master’s degree in journalism and an eye for personal detail, she gravitates toward stories that explore the human side of golf—from on-course rivalries to off-course relationships between players and their families. She’s especially known for her deep dives into how players balance family and fame. When she’s not writing, Ankita’s likely out exploring new cities, sketchbook and camera in hand—always looking for the next story, scene, or spark of inspiration.

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