Which players are headed to the DP World Tour Championship?

The final event of the DP World Tour season, the DP World Tour Championship, will take place from November 13 to 16 on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. GolfMagic reveals which players have secured their places for the season finale.

Competitors are not only chasing the tournament title but also eyeing substantial rewards from the Race to Dubai bonus pool. The top ten players in the Race to Dubai Rankings will share six million dollars, with the overall winner receiving two million.

Race to Dubai standings

Rory McIlroy is on track to claim his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai and the seventh of his career. After an outstanding final round of 62 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship that earned him a tie for third, he reinforced his lead over England’s Marco Penge.

If McIlroy secures this year’s title, he will be just one victory away from equaling Colin Montgomerie’s all-time Order of Merit record.

Other players contending

England’s Tommy Fleetwood and Aaron Rai are currently in a playoff for the Abu Dhabi title, with Fleetwood aiming for his third victory in five starts.

"Rory McIlroy fired a stunning 62 in the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to finish in a tie for third."

Fans can expect an exciting showdown in Dubai as the world’s best golfers conclude their season in pursuit of prestige and prize money.

Author’s summary

McIlroy leads the Race to Dubai heading into the DP World Tour Championship, while Fleetwood and Rai continue to challenge in the season’s final stretch.

GolfMagic — 2025-11-09