DP World Tour Playoffs Begin in the United Arab Emirates
After a golf season spanning 40 events across five continents and 27 countries, the DP World Tour Playoffs have officially started. The first of the two final tournaments is scheduled from November 6 to 9 at the Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Details
The championship features the top 70 players from the continental circuit, ranked in descending order. They will compete for a total prize fund of $9,000,000, with the winner earning $1,530,000.
Among the contenders are two Italian golfers, Francesco Laporta and Andrea Pavan. The field also includes top international stars, such as:
- Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland, world number 2)
- Tommy Fleetwood (England)
- Tyrrell Hatton (England)
- Matt Fitzpatrick (England)
- Shane Lowry (Ireland)
- Ludvig Aberg (Sweden)
- Robert MacIntyre (Scotland)
- Rasmus Hojgaard (Denmark)
All these players contributed significantly to Europe’s victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup held in Bethpage, New York.
Upcoming DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
After the Abu Dhabi event, the top 50 players will move on to compete in the DP World Tour Championship from November 13 to 16 in Dubai. This finale decides the European crown and awards the Harry Vardon Trophy.
Notable Withdrawals
Some eligible players have opted out of the playoffs, including:
- Justin Rose (Great Britain, ranked 19th)
- Matt Wallace (Great Britain, ranked 66th)
- Jon Rahm (Spain, ranked 59th)
- Viktor Hovland (Norway, ranked 66th)
- Sepp Straka (Austria) — withdrew for personal reasons
“Britons Justin Rose and Matt Wallace, Spaniard Jon Rahm, Norwegian Viktor Hovland, and Austrian Sepp Straka have chosen not to participate in the competition.”
The DP World Tour Playoffs promise exciting competition as elite golfers vie for prestigious titles and prize money in the UAE.
Author’s summary: The DP World Tour Playoffs have started in Abu Dhabi with top global golfers competing for a $9 million prize, leading to a final event in Dubai for the European crown.