DP World Tour Championship: The Punter's Preview
Betfair's golf tipster Steve Rawlings provides the key stats, form, and results for this week's DP World Tour event. The 2025 season concludes with the DP World Tour Championship, the traditional finale held just two weeks before the 2026 schedule begins with the BMW Australian PGA Championship.
Event Overview
First held 16 years ago, the DP World Tour Championship was created to mirror the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup with its own Race to Dubai. It is the second Playoff event following last week's Abu Dhabi Championship and the final tournament of the Rolex Series. This limited-field event features the top 50 players in the standings and usually decides the Race to Dubai winner, a title Rory McIlroy aims to claim for the fourth consecutive year.
The Course
The championship is played on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, UAE. Designed by Greg Norman, this par-72 course stretches 7,706 yards with a stroke index of 71.35 in 2024. It is a long desert-style track with wide fairways and 99 bunkers.
- The Tifeagle Bermuda grass greens are large, undulating, and have extensive run-off areas.
- Greens are typically set to run at 12 on the stimpmeter.
- Water hazards come into play on holes 6, 14, and the final three holes.
"It's a stunning finish that has the potential to produce much drama."
The Earth Course has hosted this event since its inception and is known for challenging players while providing exciting viewing for fans.
Author's summary: The DP World Tour Championship in Dubai is the thrilling finale of the golf season, featuring a tough desert course and top players battling for the Race to Dubai title.