DP World Tour Championship: The Punter's Preview

The DP World Tour Championship marks the conclusion of the 2025 season, taking place at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, just before the 2026 calendar opens with the BMW Australian PGA Championship. This event has served as the traditional season finale for 16 years.

Event Overview

Introduced when the DP World Tour launched its own version of the FedEx Cup—known as the Race to Dubai—the championship stands as the second Playoff event following the Abu Dhabi Championship. It is also the fifth and final tournament in the Rolex Series, providing a decisive stage for the top 50 players in the standings.

The Race to Dubai

The DP World Tour Championship often determines the winner of the Race to Dubai. This year, Rory McIlroy aims to secure that title for the fourth consecutive season, continuing his remarkable consistency and dominance on tour.

The Earth Course

Venue: Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE
Par: 72
Yardage: 7,706 yards
2024 stroke average: 71.35

The Greg Norman–designed Earth Course has hosted the championship since its inception. This long desert-style layout offers wide fairways and features 99 bunkers. The Tifeagle Bermuda grass greens are large, undulating, and typically run at around 12 on the stimpmeter. Water hazards affect play on holes 6, 14, and the final three holes, creating a thrilling concluding stretch that frequently decides the tournament outcome.

"It's a stunning finish that has the potential to produce much drama."

Author’s Summary

The DP World Tour Championship delivers a dramatic season finale on Dubai’s Earth Course, closing the 2025 campaign and setting the stage for the Race to Dubai champion.

Betfair Betting Blog — 2025-11-09