Race to Dubai Thrilling Finale: Essential Details on DP World Tour Play-Offs
The 2025 Race to Dubai has entered its exciting final stage, culminating in two crucial play-off events. These events will determine the next champion of the DP World Tour. This season, 35 players claimed victories across 40 tournaments held in 27 different countries.
Key Events in the Race to Dubai
The final two Rolex Series events are set to take place in the United Arab Emirates, specifically:
- Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: November 6-9, hosted at Yas Links.
- DP World Tour Championship: November 13-16, taking place at Earth course, Jumeirah Golf Estates.
What’s at Stake?
Significant Race to Dubai Ranking Points are up for grabs in both tournaments. The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship offers:
- 9,000 Points
The DP World Tour Championship follows with an even higher offering:
- 12,000 Points
The total prize funds also reflect the heightened stakes, increasing from £6.9 million ($9 million) in Abu Dhabi to £7.7 million ($10 million) in Dubai. After the play-offs, the top ten players will share a bonus pool of £4.6 million ($6 million), where the overall winner is set to earn £1.5 million ($2 million).
Current Rankings
Heading into the play-offs, Rory McIlroy is the frontrunner in the Race to Dubai rankings:
| Position | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rory McIlroy | 4,132.56 |
| 2 | Marco Penge | 3,691.24 |
| 3 | Tyrrell Hatton | 2,866.08 |
| 4 | Kristoffer Reitan | 2,553.05 |
| 5 | Adrien Saddier | 2,465.83 |
| 6 | Robert MacIntyre | 2,453.59 |
| 7 | John Parry | 2,319.33 |
| 8 | Alex Noren | 2,302.00 |
| 9 | Laurie Canter | 2,240.40 |
| 10 | Haotong Li | 2,130.22 |
Strategies for Rivals
For those trailing McIlroy, securing a victory in either of the remaining events is crucial. Winning the DP World Tour Championship, which offers the most points, would be an ideal scenario. Competitors need to combine their success with a lower finish from McIlroy to close the gap in the rankings.
Watch the Action Live
The thrilling conclusion of the 2025 DP World Tour will be broadcast live on Emegypt. The coverage for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship begins on November 6, while the DP World Tour Championship follows on November 13. Don’t miss your chance to witness the exciting final rounds of these pivotal play-off events.
