Dustin Johnson to play in European Tour event in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday 8 November 2016 13:33, UK
US Open champion Dustin Johnson will make a rare foray on the European Tour when he plays at the Abu Dhabi Championship in January.
The world No 3 is to join second-ranked Rory McIlroy, No 4 Henrik Stenson and 10th-ranked Rickie Fowler in competing for the Falcon Trophy.
"I'm really looking forward to it and pleased to have the opportunity to play in Abu Dhabi," said Johnson, who was a three-stroke winner at Oakmont in June.
"I've never been there but I've heard really good things about the golf course from Rickie and Rory."
Johnson's fellow American Fowler will be the defending champion at the event, which runs from January 19-22.
"Abu Dhabi was a high point for my 2016 season along with competing in the Olympic Games and being on the winning USA Ryder Cup team," Fowler said.
"Coming out on top against the strongest field on the European Tour was as good a start as anyone could aspire to."
