Players Qualified for the DP World Tour Championship
The season-ending DP World Tour Championship will take place from 13–16 November at the Earth Course in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai. GolfMagic provides all the essential details about the players heading to this prestigious event.
Race to Dubai and Bonus Pool
Competitors are not only aiming for the championship but also striving to secure a portion of the $6 million bonus pool in the Race to Dubai. The top 10 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings will share this bonus, with the overall winner receiving $2 million.
Rory McIlroy's Dominance
Rory McIlroy is close to securing his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title and his seventh overall. He impressed with a final round 62 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, finishing tied for third.
“McIlroy fired a stunning 62 in the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to finish in a tie for third, and with it strengthen his lead in the Race to Dubai over England's Marco Penge.”
If McIlroy wins the Race to Dubai again, he will be just one title behind Colin Montgomerie, the all-time Order of Merit record holder.
Current Playoff in Abu Dhabi
England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai are currently competing in a playoff at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Fleetwood is aiming for his third title in his last five tournaments.
Summary
The DP World Tour Championship features the top players competing for a significant bonus pool and the prestigious Race to Dubai title, with Rory McIlroy leading the pack.