DP World Tour Reveals New Competition
The DP World Tour has announced the Hero Cup, a new team match play competition sponsored by its long-term partner Hero MotoCorp.
The Hero Cup will take place at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from 13th to 15th January 2023, marking the start of the 2023 DP World Tour calendar with the Rolex Series event at Yas Island taking place the following week.
Two ten-man teams comprising players from Great Britain & Ireland and Europe will be selected by English professional golfer Luke Donald, who will preside over the event in his capacity as 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain.
Former world number one Donald, said, “One of the first things I was keen to do when I was appointed as Ryder Cup Captain was to reinstate a team match play contest to give playing and leadership experience to future Ryder Cup players, vice-captains and Captains.
“I spoke to a number of former Ryder Cup Captains who were strong advocates of how similar events in the past have benefitted players who were pushing to make Ryder Cup teams, as well as their own captaincy journey.
“I am therefore grateful to Hero MotoCorp and the DP World Tour for supporting the concept of the Hero Cup and I look forward to seeing the players compete at Abu Dhabi Golf Club in January.”
Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO, Hero MotoCorp, added, “We have always supported innovation in golf and this new team match play event on the DP World Tour is certainly an interesting format.
“We are happy to extend our long-term partnership with the European Tour Group. I am sure the Hero Cup will support and provide an opportunity to the talented European players to showcase their incredible skill to a global audience. We are excited to be part of this.”
Guy Kinnings, European Ryder Cup Director and the DP World Tour’s Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, said, “The Hero Cup is another example of Hero MotoCorp’s commitment to innovation in golf and to our Tour in general. We are therefore extremely grateful to Dr. Munjal for his continued support and for backing this new event which is an evolution of our proud tradition of team match play events.
“Our thanks also go to Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Golf Federation for their support of the DP World Tour, and to Abu Dhabi Golf Club for hosting this event which will be a fantastic way to start the 2023 calendar year.”
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