Which players are headed to the DP World Tour Championship?
The DP World Tour Championship is set to take place from 13-16 November at the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. GolfMagic provides a detailed look at the players who have qualified for this season finale.
Season Finale Stakes
Players are not just competing for the championship title but also aiming to win significant bonus money in the Race to Dubai. The top 10 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings will share a $6 million bonus pool, with the overall winner receiving $2 million.
Rory McIlroy’s Pursuit
"Rory McIlroy is closing in on a fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title and the seventh of his career."
McIlroy impressed with a final round 62 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, finishing tied for third and extending his lead over England’s Marco Penge in the Race to Dubai standings. A victory in the Race to Dubai would bring McIlroy within one title of Colin Montgomerie's all-time Order of Merit record.
Recent Highlights
Aaron Rai claimed the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by defeating Tommy Fleetwood with a birdie on the first extra hole (par-5 18th). This win boosted Rai 46 spots to ninth in the Race to Dubai rankings, while Fleetwood moved up 16 places to tenth.
Author’s summary: The DP World Tour Championship features top-ranked players fighting for a $6 million bonus pool, with Rory McIlroy leading the Race to Dubai and closing in on historic records.