Here’s a great prize for golfers around the globe and the prize of a return air-fare and accommodation to tee-up in next year’s Omega Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am alongside three-time Major winning Rory McIlroy and legendary singer, Niall Horan

Horan will be Dubai to attend the 29^th edition of the tournament taking  place at Emirates Golf Club, from Thursday 25^th January until Sunday 28^th January 2018.

The multiple award-winning Horan,  who has sold over 70 million records and toured the globe numerous times, will for the first-time ever, not be putting his vocals to the test, but instead his golfing skills.

McIlroy captured a first pro career victory in winning the Omega Dubai Desert Classic first in 2009 and then won for a second time in 2015 and will again compete in the tournament this year.

Having previously caddied for Rory at the Par-3 Contest at the Augusta National in 2015, Niall will finally have the chance to play alongside Rory during the ProAm.

Rory McIlroy and Niall Horan at the Masters Par 3 Contest

Furthermore, there will be the chance for one lucky winner to play in the ProAm with Niall and Rory! They’ll also win a seven-night stay in Dubai, including flights, plus tickets to each day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic for them and a plus one.

In order to enter, users must download the VoxGolf app, play nine holes of golf on a VoxGolf registered course and submit their score through the app.  If a course is not currently listed on VoxGolf, entrants should email operations@voxgolf.com and the course will be added within 24 hours, allowing golfers from around the globe the opportunity to take part.

For those who prefer to observe rather than participate, there is the option of attending the Omega ‘Constellation Clinic’ at Emirates Golf Club Driving Range on Friday 26^th January at 5.30pm. Featuring Rory, Niall and also Professional Golfer Paige Spiranac, Rory and Paige will be showing Niall how to perfect his golfing skills and will no doubt make for some amusing viewing. Attending the clinic will be open to all those who visit the tournament that day.

Niall Horan comments: “I’m delighted to confirm my attendance at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in January. It’s an incredible event on the European Tour schedule and I am very much looking forward to playing with my pal Rory in the ProAm and attending the Friday night clinic also. Thanks to Omega and Golf in Dubai for the invite, I’ve not been to Dubai for a while so very much looking forward to returning!”

David Spencer, Tournament Director of Omega Dubai Desert Classic added: “We’re very excited to have Niall and Rory on board for the tournament this year. Their global celebrity status’ paired with their outstanding golfing experience has prepared us for a large turnout of fans throughout the tournament. We’ve got golfing activities that cater to everyone of all ages throughout the tournament this year, from winning a chance to play in the ProAm with Rory and Niall through the VoxGolf app, to the Omega ‘Constellation Clinic’ where Rory and Paige will teach Niall how to perfect his golfing skills. We’re really looking forward to welcoming golf enthusiasts from around the world who want to visit Dubai and experience a family-friendly day out.”

Players due to compete in the 2018 tournament include: Pat Perez, Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Darren Clarke, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colin Montgomerie and Thomas Bjorn.

Tickets for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic are priced from AED 175 for a daily ticket. Children aged 16 years and under can enter free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult.  For further information visit: www.omegadubaidesertclassic.com.

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Play Golf with Niall and Rory Competition T&Cs:

• Entries must be made through the VoxGolf app, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• Competition is open to golfers (male and female) of all ages to play alongside Niall Horan and Rory McIlrory. Applicants must able to attend the Omega Dubai Desert Classic tournament (25^th January – 28^th January 2018) and the ProAm on 24^th January 2018
• Entry to the competition is achieved by playing nine holes and submitting the score through the VoxGolf app
• All golf courses in the US, UK and UAE are listed on the VoxGolf app. If you find a course that is not listed in the VoxGolf app, please notify operations@voxgolf.com and the course listing will be updated.
• Entrants can play as many times as they like in order to increase their chances of winning
• For those who don’t play golf, they can have a friend enter on their behalf – this friend must be able to attend the ProAm in Dubai on Wednesday 24^th January 2018
• The closing date for the competition is Thursday 11^th January 2018
• Following the closing date, one winner will be drawn at random to win the prize
• There is no monetary equivalent for the prize
• Should the winner be unable to attend, a further winner will be drawn at random
• The winner must have a current and active golf handicap
• Maximum handicaps of 18 for men and 24 for ladies to be eligible to win
• Prize includes economy class flights and a seven-night stay (on a B&B basis) for two people
• Winner will play in the ProAm with Niall and Rory
• Winner’s guest will walk inside the ropes on the ProAm day
• Winner and guest will receive VIP tickets for all four days of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic
• There will also be 10 runner-up prizes in the competition