The DP World Tour wraps up its season in Dubai with $12 million on the line and the Race to Dubai crown at stake.
This week, the Earth Course in Dubai hosts more than just a tournament — it marks the grand finale of a season that spanned 41 events across 27 countries. The DP World Tour Championship offers the largest prize purse of the season, with $12 million distributed among the top 50 players in the Race to Dubai rankings. Notable names like Ludvig Åberg and Shane Lowry, both part of Team Europe at the Ryder Cup, are also in the field.
DP World Tour Championship: Big Money and Prestige
At the top of the payout list is Matt Fitzpatrick, who takes home $3 million for his victory. The runner-up earns $1.27 million, while third place receives $820,000. Even the last-place finisher pockets $33,500. Additionally, the top ten players in the season-long Race to Dubai standings share a $6 million bonus pool. Rory McIlroy, who topped the rankings, earns an extra $2 million.
Bonus pool distribution:
- Rory McIlroy: $2,000,000
- Marco Penge: $1,000,000
- Matt Fitzpatrick: $750,000
- Tyrrell Hatton: $550,000
- Tommy Fleetwood: $450,000
- Robert MacIntyre: $350,000
- Laurie Canter: $300,000
- Kristoffer Reitan: $250,000
- Adrien Saddier: $200,000
- Alex Noren: $150,000
PGA Tour Cards on the Line
Performing well in Dubai can also secure a spot on the PGA Tour for 2026. As part of the strategic alliance between the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour, ten PGA Tour cards are awarded to the top players in the Race to Dubai who are not already exempt on the U.S. circuit.
These players earned PGA Tour cards:
- Marco Penge
- Laurie Canter
- Kristoffer Reitan
- Adrien Saddier
- Alex Noren
- John Parry
- Haotong Li
- Keita Nakajima
- Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen
- Jordan Smith