The final BMW hole-in-one prize of the season is up for grabs as the 2021 Race to Dubai comes to a close.
The European Tour returns to the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates this week for the 13th edition of the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, the final event of the 2021 Race to Dubai.
While the players battle it out to claim the coveted final Rolex Series title of the season, and vie to be crowned European Number One, they also have the chance to make history on the par three 17th hole and claim and outstanding prize.
There has yet to be a hole-in-one on the 17th since the inaugural tournament in in 2009 but the prize on offer this week is a superb one- a BMW M8 Competition Coupe.
THE HOLE: Key Stats: 17th hole has been played 2,802 times since 2009
· Hole: 17
· Length: 195 yards
· Scoring average: 3.06
· Hole-in-one probability: 0.03% (from holes measure 195-200 yards since 1999)
· Holes in one: 0
BMW M8 Competition Coupe
· Acceleration 0–100 km/h in 3.2 seconds
· M xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system
· High-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and up to 460 kW/625 hp. Two turbochargers, cross-bank exhaust manifolds, cooling and oil supply concept optimised for track use, sports exhaust system with electrically controlled flaps delivers emotionally rich soundtrack.
· Performance-focused vehicle concept with minimised weight, low centre of gravity, ideal wheelbase, wide tracks and precisely tuned aerodynamic balance. BMW M8 Competition Coupe with roof made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic.
· M-specific suspension with electronically controlled dampers, M Servotronic steering. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) including M Dynamic Mode.
· New integrated braking system with optimised braking dynamics and Mspecific configurability. Two settings for comfort-focussed or even more direct pedal feel.
· M Mode allows individual configuration for the driver assistance system interventions, instrument cluster displays and Head-Up Display. Choice between ROAD and SPORT settings, while Competition models also give the driver the option of TRACK mode for circuit use
All eyes on 17 at The Earth Course this week…
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