FITZPATRICK, Matthew ENG -12

As we enter the fi nal round of this year’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, I want to thank everyone who has played a part in putting on this fantastic event, including HSBC, Emirates Global Aluminium, Rolex, Etihad Airways, Nike, Lincoln Motor Company and the wonderful Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri and all other contributing partners at the championship. Your support is invaluable and helps create a wonderful atmosphere for all our spectators, from the exceptional Championship Village to the intimate fan experience.

The on-course excellence continued on day three with several players putting in enthralling performances. I would like to wish the players good luck as they prepare to go head-to-head today in a bid to become champion. I look forward to watching this year’s winner li the iconic Falcon Trophy on the 18th green later today.

Aref Al Awani

General Secretary, Abu Dhabi Sports Council

The Championship Village has been the best yet, o ering more activities than ever before. The focus on wellbeing and family fun has been reflected in the experiences on o er as we continue to promote healthy living the in UAE. I hope you all had a chance to enjoy the Village atmosphere at some point in the tournament. The fun is not over yet, however, as the legendary Trick Shot boys will be performing again today and the sumptuous food trucks are also available.

I would lastly like to thank everyone who has turned up to support the golfers throughout the week. We have enjoyed record attendances this year with more fans rushing through the gates than ever before. I already cannot wait for next year and look forward to welcoming you back for the 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championships presented by EGA.

Hello and welcome to what is set to be a thrilling fi nal day at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA. The world’s best golfers have certainly put on a tremendous show during the three previous days and that is certain to continue today.

As always is the case, this week never fails to surprise me in terms of highlighting the power of sport. Partnering with this event for the past 10 years and working alongside the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, we have been able to consistently deliver a tournament that has earned the reputation as the jewel in the crown of Middle Eastern golf. Our partnership has helped us drive the game forward in the UAE and provide fi rst class entertainment for the whole family on and o the course, enabling us to introduce even more people to this wonderful game and make golf even more accessible.

Every year we introduce new family-friendly activities to our Fan Village and this year is no di erent. If you head to our Fan Village today, you will see that we want fans to have walked a

Abdulfattah Sharaf

Chief Executive O cer of HSBC UAE collective 1 million steps as they follow the action around the course during the Championship. If you want to participate in this, all you need to do is head to the Fan Village, pick up a pedometer and start walking – it’s that simple.

We also have golf specifi c activities such as the Eagle Eye putt challenge and the Hula Hoop chipping challenge. On top of this, like last year, the driving range has been open to the public the whole week, giving golfers of all abilities the chance to tee-up just feet away from their heroes.

At the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, there’s fun and enjoyment to be had around every corner, so whether it’s watching the fi nal day drama unfold out on the course or on one of the big screens in the Fan Village, or taking part in our sporting activities in the Fan Village, we hope you make the most of your day with us here.

If you don’t make it to the Falcon Trophy presentation a er today’s play, I would like to say thank you for joining me at this year’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA - and safe travels home.