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Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
18 Holes · Par 72 · On request · Links
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About Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Yas Links Abu Dhabi is an 18-hole, par 72 links-style course on Yas Island, designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2010. Yas Island's own site calls it the first true links golf course in the Middle East, and golf operator Golfasian describes it as the only true links-style course in the region. The course sits on the western shore of the island, along the Arabian Gulf, and a nine-hole par-3 course sits alongside the championship layout. The links style shows in the broad, undulating fairways, the deep sod-faced bunkers and the firm greens, and wind off the Gulf shapes the way each round plays. The back nine runs close to the shoreline. Since 2022 Yas Links has been the home of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, a DP World Tour event that belongs to the Rolex Series. The tournament moved there for its January 2022 edition, after 16 editions at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Yas Island also hosts Formula 1 and UFC events.
- Links-style par 72 of about 7,450 yards, designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2010
- Described by Yas Island as the first true links golf course in the Middle East
- Home of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship since January 2022, a DP World Tour Rolex Series event
- A nine-hole par-3 course sits alongside the 18-hole championship layout
History of Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Yas Links Abu Dhabi was designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2010 on Yas Island. The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship was played at Abu Dhabi Golf Club for 16 editions, from 2006 to 2021, and moved to Yas Links for its 20 to 23 January 2022 edition, which opened the European Tour's 2022 Rolex Series. The tournament has been played at Yas Links since then.
When to play Yas Links Abu Dhabi
November through March is the best time to visit Yas Links, with temperatures from the mid-teens to the mid-twenties Celsius and comfortable conditions for a full round. The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship has been played in January since it moved to Yas Links in 2022, so November or early March suits golfers who prefer to avoid tournament crowds. Summer months from June to September are hot and humid, with temperatures regularly above 40 degrees Celsius, and early morning tee times are essential.
Playing Yas Links Abu Dhabi: tips
Yas Links is on Yas Island, approximately 30 minutes by taxi from Abu Dhabi city centre and 45 minutes from Dubai. Advance booking is essential, and a handicap certificate or card is required. The course can play longer or shorter depending on the wind, so allow for the conditions when choosing clubs. The nine-hole par-3 course is an alternative for a shorter round.
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Approximate conditions · Observed · Open-Meteo
Visit Yas Links Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yas Links Abu Dhabi
What makes Yas Links different from other courses in the UAE?
Yas Island describes it as the first true links golf course in the Middle East, and Golfasian calls it the only true links-style course in the region. It runs along the Arabian Gulf shoreline, with firm fairways, sod-faced bunkers and wind as a main factor.
What professional tournaments are held at Yas Links?
Yas Links hosts the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, a DP World Tour Rolex Series event played in January. It moved there in 2022 after 16 editions at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
How do I get to Yas Links from Dubai?
Yas Island is approximately 45 minutes to one hour from Dubai via the E11 or E12 highways. Taxi and private car hire are available.
Is there a shorter course at Yas Links?
Yes. A nine-hole par-3 course sits alongside the 18-hole championship course.