10 Big Names Missing The 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
The 2025 DP World Tour kicks off with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, featuring many stars at Yas Links. Top players like Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry are set to compete in this first playoff event of the season.
Despite a strong field of 76 players aiming for the trophy and Race to Dubai points, several notable golfers will be absent. Paul Waring, last year's champion with an impressive 24-under total including a course record 61, will not defend his title due to injury.
Among the absentees are 10 other experienced participants who, like Waring, will miss this edition of the tournament. One high-profile name confirmed missing is Jon Rahm, who announced in October that he will not compete until February 2026 following the Open de España. Rahm, a two-time Major winner with three DP World Tour Championship titles (2017, 2019, 2022), surprisingly had his first winless season in 2025 despite winning the LIV Golf Individual title for the second consecutive year.
“Following his home open, the Open de España, Rahm will be among the big names not present in Abu Dhabi, as the two-time Major winner confirmed back in October that he will not be playing competitively until February 2026.”
This year's tournament sees a blend of returning stars and fresh faces, but the absence of key players like Waring and Rahm marks a significant change in the competitive landscape.
Author's summary: The 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship features many star golfers but misses key players such as Paul Waring and Jon Rahm due to injury and personal decisions, altering the tournament dynamics.
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