As the DP World Tour progresses, the golfing elite continue their pursuit of points and prestige in the Race to Dubai rankings. With the season unfolding, numerous tournaments have been played, Rory McIlroy currently leads the Race to Dubai. His leadership is part of the dynamic that includes three American players standing strong amongst the top 120 competitors in the rankings, a testament to the global nature of the tour.
Top American Players in Race to Dubai
Focusing on the American contingent, Johannes Veerman is charting a course through the rankings after 10 events, placing 24th with 554.72 points. He is trailed closely by Jordan Gumberg at 28th place, with 523.70 points through 8 events, including one win. Sean Crocker rounds out the American presence, at 99th position, amassing 174.17 points over 9 events.
Analyzing the Race to Dubai Top 5
The top echelons of the Race to Dubai rankings depict a tight battle among elite golfers. McIlroy sits comfortably at the top after 3 events, holding 1,699.5 points with one victory. Behind him, Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino is the second-ranking golfer with 1,258.1 points from 10 events and one victory. Next, Jesper Svensson of Sweden after 12 events, places third with 1,197.24 points and one title to his name. Swede Sebastian Soderberg, with no wins in 10 events, is fourth with 1,145.9 points. England’s Tommy Fleetwood rounds out the top five with one win in just 3 events, totaling 1,142.6 points.
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.