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DP World Tour: Tee Times for American Trio

Sean Crocker, Jordan Gumberg and Chase Hanna represent America for this weeks DP World Tour event. (Images: Getty)
Sean Crocker, Jordan Gumberg and Chase Hanna represent America for this weeks DP World Tour event. (Images: Getty)

The DP World Tour touches down in Gotemba, Japan, for the ISPS Handa Championship. The tournament takes place at the prestigious Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba Course. The championship kick starts on Thursday with Round 1 action. With a substantial prize amount of $2,250,000 up for grabs, players will be competing on a par-72 course to claim the title currently held by Lucas Herbert.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: A focus on American Participants

American golfer Sean Crocker begins his quest for the championship on Thursday in Round 1 at 08:20 alongside England’s Eddie Pepperell and Japan’s Taiki Yoshida. On Friday, in Round 2, the trio will tee off at 13:20.

The event also sees another representative from the United States, Jordan Gumberg. For the first round, his tee time is 11:40, paired with Denmark’s Soren Kjeldsen and Japan’s Takahiro Hataji. For the second round on Friday, Gumberg, Kjeldsen, and Hataji are scheduled for a 06:40 start.

Chase Hanna is the third American player participating at this weeks DP World Tour event. His tee time for the first round is 12:20 and will be played in the company of France’s Clément Sordet and Japan’s Mikumu Horikawa. Hanna, Sordet, and Horikawa commence the second round with a tee time of 07:20.

Player Nationality Round 1 – Tee Time Round 2 – Tee Time
Sean Crocker USA 08:20 13:20
Jordan Gumberg USA 11:40 06:40
Chase Hanna USA 12:20 07:20
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DP World Tour: Tee Times for Andy Sullivan and other British Players

One of the many British Players starting at this weeks DP World Tour event: Andy Sullivan. (Image: Getty)
One of the many British Players starting at this weeks DP World Tour event: Andy Sullivan. (Image: Getty)

The DP World Tour marches on with the ISPS Handa Championship, hosted at the Taiheiyo Club’s Gotemba Course in Gotemba, Japan. This tournament, with a prize purse of $2,250,000, will see golfers compete on a challenging par-72 course. Lucas Herbert steps up to defend his title against a strong field of international players.

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Detailed DP World Tour Tee Times for British and Scottish Players

Andy Sullivan of England will tee off at 06:30 for round 1 with Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Japan’s Hideto Tanihara. For the second day, he will start at 11:30.

From England, Marcus Armitage also begins his campaign alongside Kodai Ichihara of Japan and Shubhankar Sharma of India at 06:40 for the first round, and his second round tee time is scheduled for 11:40.

Richard Mansell, another English golfer, will tee off at 07:00 on the first day, sharing his tee times with Juvic Pagunsan of Phillipines and Manuel Elvira of Spain. His second round begins at 12:00.

Scotland’s Calum Hill begins his first round at 07:20, alongside Dan Bradbury of England and Taisei Shimizu of Japan. His second round tee time is set for 12:20.

Scott Jamieson of Scotland will start his rounds at 07:40 alongside Antoine Rozner from France and Yuki Inamori from Japan, and his second round will start at 12:40.

Representing England, Jordan Smith is grouped with Connor Syme of Scotland and Taichi Nabetani of Japan for his first round at 07:50. His second round starting time is 12:50.

Also, teeing off for round 1 at 08:00 is Matthew Baldwin of England, along with Marcus Helligkilde of Denmark and Shunya Takeyasu of Japan. Baldwin’s second round is due to commence at 13:00.

Eddie Pepperell of England will take his first strike at 08:20 along with Sean Crocker of the United States and Taiki Yoshida of Japan. He will tee off for round 2 at 13:20.

Finally, Stephen Gallacher of Scotland will embark on his first round at 13:10 with Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and Younghan Song of Korea. For the second round, Gallacher is scheduled to begin at 08:10.

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Guy Kinnings Takes Over as European Tour Group CEO

Guy Kinnings takes over as European Tour Group CEO. (Photo: Getty)
Guy Kinnings takes over as European Tour Group CEO. (Photo: Getty)

Guy Kinnings officially begins his new role as the European Tour Group’s Chief Executive Officer today, Tuesday April 2, 2024. 

Kinnings, who succeeds Keith Pelley, has been the European Tour Group’s Deputy CEO, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director – Ryder Cup since 2018, and now becomes only the fifth person in the CEO position since the Tour was established in 1972. 

Guy Kinnings: “A shift in our sport to a more global mindset”

He said: “Today is a very proud day for me and my family. It is a real privilege to become the Chief Executive of the European Tour Group and it is a responsibility I do not take lightly. 

“Our Tour has such a wonderful history, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to help shape the next exciting phase in its evolution. 

“I have been working closely with our players, our Board, our partners and our staff over the past six years and I feel we have a great opportunity to look forward and to focus on unity and alignment in the game. There has been a shift in our sport to a more global mindset and that is something, as golf’s global Tour, that we welcome. 

“We have a widely recognised international footprint, stemming from 50 years of building relationships and staging tournaments in many different countries and continents and this allows us to appeal to golf fans from a wide variety of different backgrounds and demographics. We very much look forward to continuing that.”

Eric Nicoli, Chairman of the European Tour Group, said: “This is a hugely significant day for the European Tour Group as a whole and on behalf of the entire Board, I am delighted to welcome Guy to the role of CEO.

“He is vastly experienced, is hugely respected throughout the golf industry and has strong relationships right across our sport. Our deliberate and purposeful succession planning will ensure a seamless transition in our leadership at this pivotal time in the evolution of the men’s professional game.

“We are looking forward to working closely with Guy to take advantage of the opportunities that await us, and to take our Tour to even greater heights on behalf of the entirety of our membership.”

Ryder Cup and Strategic Alliance as previous accomplishments

Kinnings has been an influential figure in golf for more than three decades. A law graduate from University of Oxford, he left Freshfields law firm to join IMG’s legal team in London in 1989 and moved to its golf division in 1991 where he worked with some of the world’s leading players in the professional game. 

He went on to become IMG’s Senior International Vice President and Global Head of Golf, leading the company’s worldwide golf business comprising both clients and events, as well as managing its key relationships with all governing bodies and brands involved with the sport. 

He joined the European Tour Group prior to the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France and as Executive Director – Ryder Cup, he has overseen the growth of the biennial contest’s Worldwide Partner programme. 

Kinnings also had overall responsibility for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome – the most successful edition to be staged in Europe – as Luke Donald’s European Team defeated the United States 16½-11½ at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. 

As Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Commercial Officer, he also oversaw the growth of the Tour’s commercial operation.  

Alongside the Board and the Executive Leadership Team, he helped to secure the Strategic Alliance with the PGA TOUR in 2020 which has helped grow the DP World Tour prize funds to record levels. He was also central to the ground-breaking agreement for DP World to become the title partner of the main Tour at the start of the 2022 season.  

Kinnings becomes the fifth Chief Executive of the European Tour Group, following John Jacobs (1972-1975), Ken Schofield (1975 – 2004), George O’Grady (2005-2015) and Keith Pelley (2015-2024).

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DP World Tour Live Blog: Keita Nakajima wins in India

Keita Nakajima wins on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Keita Nakajima wins on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Hero Indian Open 2024 Live Scores

The Hero Indian Open in the season 2024 is being played in Gurugram, Haryana, India at the DLF Golf & Country Club. The tournament starts at the Thursday, 28th of March and ends at the Sunday, 31st of March 2024.
The Hero Indian Open is part of the European Tour in the season 2024. In 2024 all players competing for a total prize money of US$2,250,000.
The course for the tournament at DLF Golf & Country Club plays at Par 72.

The DP World Tour is approaching the second part of its Asia Swing, this time in Delhi, India. The tournament will kick off with a strong German contingent, including Yannik Paul and Maximilian Kiefer. The Hero Indian Open will be the second of five events comprising the Asian section as part of the Race to Dubai 2024.

European Tour live

Through the Golf Post Live Blog you can follow all results on the DP World Tour live. The DP World Tour is the top golf league alongside the PGA Tour. Originally started on the European continent, it now includes tournaments all over the world. With events in Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East and partnerships with the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour has a truly global reach. The official name of the organization is PGA European Tour and the DP World Tour is headquartered at the Wentworth Club in Virgina Water, England.

In the 2024 season, a total of 45 tournaments will be held in over 25 different countries. This versatility and the many different venues are what make the tour so appealing to golfers. The prize money is slightly lower on average than on the neighboring PGA Tour and ranges between 1.2 million dollars and 10 million dollars (DP World Tour Championship).
Since 2009, the official money ranking of the DP World Tour has been the “Race to Dubai“. This includes all relevant tournaments (including the major tournaments) from a season for the ranking. The overall winner of the Race to Dubai receives a five-year playing license on the DP World Tour, the Harry Vardon Trophy and bonus prize money of six million US dollars.

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Watch: European Tour highlights from round 4 of the Hero Indian Open

Keita Nakajima from Japan won on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Keita Nakajima from Japan won on the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

In the world of professional golf, the action over the weekend focused on the Hero Indian Open, an event on the European Tour. The tournament took place at DLF Golf & Country Club, in Gurugram, Haryana, India. The fourth round of the tournament brought a mix of low scoring and steady play.

After the dust settled, it was Keita Nakajima from Japan who finished first on the leaderboard with a total score of -17, followed closely by Veer Ahlawat of India, Sebastian Söderberg from Sweden, and Johannes Veerman from the USA all tied for second place with a total score of -13. The position of T5 concluded with Gavin Green from Malaysia, Romain Langasque from France, Matteo Manassero from Italy and Jeong weon Ko from France tied at a total score of -12.

The day, however, turned out to be exceptional for a few players, too. The daily score leader was Sebastian Söderberg and Johannes Veerman, both shooting -5 for the day. The third-best daily score was bagged by Jeff Winther from Denmark, recording -4 for round 4.

Competing for a prize fund of US$2,250,000, the golfers showcased their skills, resulting in some impressive plays and jaw-dropping Hero Indian Open Highlights. While these figures convey part of the action, the European Tour Highlights video captures the most memorable moments of the round, from perfectly calculated swings to nail-biting putts.

With the fourth round coming to a close, the players wrapped up another engaging week of golf on the European Tour. As customary in professional golf, the tournament concluded after the fourth round, amassing a mix of challenges, triumphs, and memorable moments for both players and golf enthusiasts.

While the player’s performance is the biggest factor in the outcome of the tournament, the course’s condition, weather and the skill level of the competition also play a significant part. All these features combine to make the European Tour an engaging and unpredictable spectacle.

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Hero Indian Open: The European Tour round 4 highlights

About the European Tour

The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) is the largest European professional golf tour. With 45 events, the tour’s tournament calendar is packed with highlights. In addition to the majors, the DP World Tour organizes other co-sanctioned events with the PGA Tour. The European tour is also a guest in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, hosting at least one tournament in a total of 25 countries. The prize money on the DP World Tour is lower than on its American sister tour, but with the basic salary introduced in 2023, players who have played at least 15 tournaments will receive at least 150,000 dollars. The season finale of the overall earnings ranking, the “Race to Dubai“, will be held in a play-off format after five “Global Swings” and the “Back 9”. The final DP World Tour Championship will determine the winner of the season in Dubai in November.

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Will Rory McIlroy Play the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth?

Rory McIlroy will tee it up at the DP Word Tours BMW PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy will tee it up at the DP Word Tours BMW PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy will once again tee it up at the BMW PGA Championship from September 17-22 2024, and tickets to see the four-time Major winner at Wentworth Club are on sale here.

The reigning Race to Dubai champion opened his 2024 season with a successful Rolex Series title defence in Dubai, and the Northern Irishman is aiming to further enhance his impressive BMW PGA Championship record.

Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship 2024

With a victory in 2014 and five further top tens – including two runner-up finishes – to his name, the World Number Two will join fellow past champions Ryan Fox, Shane Lowry and Billy Horschel at the iconic Surrey venue this September.

Following a final round 65 to finish in a share of seventh place last season, the 34-year-old went on to inspire Team Europe to a famous 16.5 – 11.5 victory over Team USA at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, delivering four from a possible five points.

McIlroy then ended the year on top of the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex for the fifth time to once again be crowned European Number One.

See Rory McIlroys stats and WITB here

Rory McIlroy: “I’ve always enjoyed playing at the BMW PGA Championship”

“I’ve always enjoyed playing at the BMW PGA Championship, and I’ve had some great results round the West Course in the past,” said the four-time Major Champion. “Wentworth is a place where I would like to add another title.”

The BMW PGA Championship Festival of Golf takes place just outside central London, attracting more than 100,000 spectators each year, with the world class action inside the ropes set to be complemented by live entertainment on the Showstage, and an unrivalled atmosphere in the vibrant Spectator Village.

The G4D TOUR @ BMW PGA Championship will take place at the start of the week, with some of the best golfers with a disability competing for the penultimate G4D Tour title on the iconic West Course on Monday September 16 and Tuesday September 17.


That is followed by the star-studded Wednesday Celebrity Pro-Am which will bring together global celebrities with some of golf’s most famous players in a fun-filled curtain raiser to the main event, the BMW PGA Championship, which tees off on Thursday September 19.

The Rolex Series tournament assumes a key position on the DP World Tour’s 2024 Global Schedule as part of the ‘Back 9’, encompassing nine of the Tour’s most historic tournaments and national opens, running from August to October. It gives members their final opportunities to secure their playing rights for 2025 and also advance to the season-ending ‘DP World Tour Play-Offs’.

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DP World Tour Tee Times Unveiled for American Players at Hero Indian Open

Hero Indian Open 2024 in New Delhi. (Photo: Getty)
Hero Indian Open 2024 in New Delhi. (Photo: Getty)

The European Tour continues with the highly anticipated Hero Indian Open taking place at the DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurugram, Haryana, India. The pot for this year’s prize is a whopping US$2,250,000. The course, famous for its challenging Par-72, honours last year’s champion Marcel Siem.

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DP World Tour Tee Times for American Players

Johannes Veerman, an accomplished player from the USA, is slated to tee off at 07:05 for Round 1 on Thursday and his Round 2 teetime comes earlier at Johannesburg, at 11:55. He will be joined by James Morrison from England and Angel Hidalgo, a talented golfer hailing from Spain.

Chase Hanna, also representing the USA, shares his tee times with golfer Oliver Bekker from South Africa and Sweden’s golfer Adam Blomme. Their starts are scheduled at 07:45 for Round 1 and 12:35 for Round 2.

James Nicholas, another promising American talent, is paired with Garrick Porteous from England and India’s local favourite Khalin Joshi. They will start at 08:15 for the opening round and 13:05 for the second.

Player Name Nationality Round 1 Tee Time Round 2 Tee Time Mitspieler
Johannes Veerman USA 07:05 11:55 James Morrison (ENG), Angel Hidalgo (ESP)
Chase Hanna USA 07:45 12:35 Oliver Bekker (RSA), Adam Blomme (SWE)
James Nicholas USA 08:15 13:05 Garrick Porteous (ENG), Khalin Joshi (IND)

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With these DP World Tour Tee Times, the American golfers are in for an exciting game against an international line-up of top golfers. Stay tuned to keep up-to-date with the latest from the Hero Indian Open.

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British, Welsh and Scottish Player Tee Times for Upcoming DP World Tour at Hero Indian Open

Hero Indian Open 2024 in New Delhi. (Photo: Getty)
Hero Indian Open 2024 in New Delhi. (Photo: Getty)

The European Tour is soon to tee off at the welcoming DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurugram, Haryana, India, for the Hero Indian Open. The par-72 course will play host to the competition. A stunning US$2,250,000 prize fund is at stake, with Marcel Siem, the current title defender, set to stake his claim.

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Hero Indian Open: European Tour Tee Times for British, Welsh and Scottish Golfers

Alex Fitzpatrick, an English player, will start the first day of the Hero Indian Open tournament at 7:00 a.m., alongside Shiv Kapur from India and Rafa Cabrera-Bello from Spain. The second round will commence for this group at 11:50 a.m.

James Morrison, also representing England, will embark on the first round at 7:05 a.m. with Angel Hidalgo from Spain and Johannes Veerman from the USA, and is scheduled for the second round at 11:55 a.m.

English player Andy Sullivan will demonstrate his skills at 7:10 a.m. in the first round alongside Ewen Ferguson from Scotland and Maximilian Kieffer from Germany. Their second round is expected to commence at noon.

Marco Penge, from England, will tee off later in the first round at 7:15 a.m., playing with Marcus Kinhult from Sweden and Lukas Nemecz from Austria. The second round for this group will commence at 12:05 p.m.

The English golfer John Parry is scheduled to tee off at 7:20 a.m. in the first round with Sam Bairstow of England and Daniel Hillier from New Zealand. For the second round, they will start at 12:10 p.m.

Jack Davidson, representing Wales, is scheduled to begin his first round at 11:20 a.m. alongside Andrew Wilson from England and Vinamra Anand. Their second round is set to begin at 6:30 a.m.

Stuart Manley, another Welsh player, will start his first round later at 11:35 a.m., playing the course with Nicolai von Dellingshausen from Germany and Jairaj Singh Sandhu. Their tee time for the second round is set for 6:45 a.m.

Remaining tee times for the British, Welsh and Scottish players are as follows for the first and second rounds at the Hero Indian Open:

English Players:

Matthew Southgate: 11:50 a.m./7:00 a.m.

Matthew Baldwin: 12:00 p.m./7:10 a.m.

Richard Mansell: 12:15 p.m./7:25 a.m.

Tom Lewis: 8:10 a.m./1:00 p.m.

Garrick Porteous: 8:15 a.m./1:05 p.m.

Will Enefer: 12:45 p.m./7:55 a.m.

Joseph Dean: 8:20 a.m./1:10 p.m.

Scottish Players:

Calum Hill: 11:50 a.m./7:00 a.m.

Ewen Ferguson: 7:10 a.m./12:00 p.m.

Stephen Gallacher: 11:55 a.m./7:05 a.m.

Grant Forrest: 8:00 p.m./12:50 p.m.

This DP World Tour’s Hero Indian Open promises to be a tournament of high stakes and excellent golf, replete with a display of skills, strategy, and sportsmanship.

We wish all players good luck on the greens and fairways of the DLF Golf & Country Club, and especially so, our British, Welsh and Scottish participants. Your fans are eagerly awaiting your shots and swings in this big golf showdown of the year.

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Race to Dubai: Sullivan and Bairstow climb after Singapore Classic performance

Thanks to their strong performances at the Singapore Classic, Sullivan and Bairstow find themselves in the top 30 of the Race To Dubai. (Photos: Getty)
Thanks to their strong performances at the Singapore Classic, Sullivan and Bairstow find themselves in the top 30 of the Race To Dubai. (Photos: Getty)

The DP World Tour has already showcased gripping golf action this season, with numerous tournaments shaping the competitive landscape. At the forefront is a fierce battle for the coveted Race to Dubai title. England boasts a strong representation with 21 players gracing the top 120 in the Race to Dubai standings.

The Rise of English Talent in Race to Dubai

The cream of English golfers is showcasing their mettle on the global stage, with Tommy Fleetwood leading the English charge at 14th in the rankings. His standout performance, backed by a win, has earned him 625.6 points through 2 events. Andy Sullivan follows at the 18th spot moving up an impressive 14 ranks after his fourth place at the Singapore Classic, gathering points from a total of 11 events this season. Laurie Canter claims the 19th position, participating in 5 events and maintaining his rank from the previous week. The top 30 also includes Jordan Smith in 23rd place and Sam Bairstow in 30th. Bairstow secured third place at the Singapore Classic, moving up a whole 31 places in the rankings.

Top Contenders in the Race to Dubai Rankings

At the apex of the Race to Dubai standings, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy stands tall, continuing his formidable season over 2 events with a tally of 1596 points. Close on his heels is Rikuya Hoshino from Japan with 1258.1 points from 10 events. Sweeping into third place is Sweden’s Jesper Svensson, ascending a significant 8 spots and accruing 1160.34 points. The fourth and fifth positions are held by Adrian Meronk and Joaquin Niemann, with points amassed from 4 and 3 events respectively, offering a testament to their consistent performances.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.

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Race to Dubai Leaders: Jordan Gumberg leads US players

Jordan Gumberg leads the US players in the Race To Dubai. (Photo: Getty)
Jordan Gumberg leads the US players in the Race To Dubai. (Photo: Getty)

As the DP World Tour progresses, the battle for dominance in the prestigious Race to Dubai ranking intensifies. As it stands, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy leads the charge, with 1596 total points from just two events played this season. On the American front, four competitors find themselves among the top 120, fighting fiercely for higher ranks on the global stage.

Race to Dubai: The top American performers

The American contingent is led by Jordan Gumberg at 17th, who has attended seven events and celebrates a victory amongst his accomplishments. With 523.7 total points, he stands as the highest-ranked American in the Race to Dubai. Johannes Veerman is also still in the top 50. The American is in 49th place with 259.72 points. Sean Crocker, another noteworthy US name, holds his own with 174.17 points and the 79th spot from eight tournaments. The best US players are rounded off with John Catlin in 110th place with 122.25 points.

Top 5 Standouts in Race to Dubai Rankings

At the zenith of the Race to Dubai rankings, Rory McIlroy’s peerless performance continues to impress, with a strong lead over his closest competitors. Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino holds the second spot after participating in 10 events with a single victory, amassing a total of 1258.1 points. Swedish pro-golfer Jesper Svensson has climbed the ranks to third place, showing remarkable consistency across 10 events, also with one win in the latest tournament, and collecting 1160.34 points. Adrian Meronk and Joaquin Niemann follow closely, occupying the fourth and fifth places, with 1023.4 and 966.73 points respectively, reflecting the fierce competition and global talent present within the DP World Tour’s elite.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.