Every November, golf fans turn their eyes to Abu Dhabi for the DP World Tour Play-Off events. As the DP World Tour reaches its defining stretch, the stage is set for another splendid tournament for the Abu Dhabi Championship. This year, the field includes 2025 Ryder Cup stars, including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Ludvig Aberg, and others. There are also this year’s winners, such as Marco Penge, Michael Kim, Alex Noren, and others. The star-studded field is sure to give a lot of excitement and entertainment to golf fans worldwide. The event is scheduled to be played from November 6 to November 9, 2025, at the Yas Links Abu Dhabi Golf Club. This will be the 4th time Yas Links will host the event.

Abu Dhabi Championship 2025 venue history

Yas Links represents the first true links golf course in the Middle East. The course’s development started in 2007. It took three years before the course was completed and opened to the public in 2010. It is designed by renowned designer Kyle Phillips and is ranked among the top golf courses in the Middle East.

Phillips is a distinguished golf course architect with over 30 years of experience. He started working alongside the legendary Robert Trent Jones II in California before starting his own company in 1997. His work spans more than 30 countries on five continents, designing over 30 courses. Phillips’ exposure to many classic links and heathland courses throughout the British Isles and Europe greatly influenced his design philosophy. This philosophy is reflected at Yas Links Abu Dhabi.

Kyle Phillips transformed the area from desert to lush links by using millions of cubic yards of sand dredged from nearby marinas. He then installed Paspalum turf to create natural contours similar to classic links courses.

Abu Dhabi Championship 2025 venue design

The golf course is located on the western shore of the iconic Yas Island. The 18-hole championship course stretches around 7,414 yards from the back tees. As with most championship courses, Yas Links Abu Dhabi also has a 72-par layout. It blends the traditional Scottish links characteristics with the unique desert environment, as can be seen in other designs by Kyle Phillips.

Many golf course analysts and reviewers rank it as the best golf course in the Middle East. Yas Links is set amidst mangrove plantations. It has an ecologically significant setting. Along with its coastal landscape, the winds, 119 bunkers, and a precision-demanding layout make the course worthy of a DP World Tour Play-Off event.

Yas Links Abu Dhabi Golf Club Facilities

Besides an amazing design and layout, the Yas Links Abu Dhabi Golf Club is also known for its facilities. After all, it is part of the larger Yas Island entertainment destination that includes theme parks and luxury hotels. Facilities at Yas Links include a luxurious clubhouse with dining options like Hickory’s Restaurant and a Japanese restaurant named Matsu. It also features a fully equipped pro shop and floodlit practice ranges with top-tier technology.

There’s a 9-hole par 3 academy course for beginners and extensive practice facilities. The clubhouse overlooks the course and the Arabian Gulf. These stunning visuals offer a premium experience for both players and visitors.