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Argentina's Ricardo Gonzalez is aiming to defend the 2025 edition of the Hassan || Golf Trophy.
Gonzalez was crowned winner in 2024 after impressively securing a total of 209 strokes which is 10 under par and claiming $320,000 cash prize.
The 55-year-old has made a return to the this year's event organized under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, and the effective presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Trophy Association.
"I am very excited to play this tournament again especially as a defending champion," Gonzalez told JoySports.
"I need to concentrate more, focus more to make a good tournament. I need to practice to be confident and see what happens.
"[feeling of winning last year] Amazing, this tournament open [doors for] my career.I thank God for giving me that prize.
Gonzalez will compete against top opponents including Spaniard Miguel Jiminez, and South Africa's Retif Goosen.
The Hassan II Golf Trophy is in its third successive year as part of the prestigious PGA Tour Champions, and will host 66 legends of the sport.
The 49th edition will take place at the majestic Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat from February 4-8, 2025.
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