DP World Tour Playoffs in United Arab Emirates
After a marathon season with 40 events across five continents and 27 countries, the DP World Tour Playoffs have arrived. The first of the two final tournaments will take place from November 6 to 9 in the United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Overview
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship will feature the top 70 players from the continental circuit, ranked descending by their standing. The prize pool totals $9,000,000, with the winner receiving $1,530,000. Two Italians, Francesco Laporta and Andrea Pavan, are among the competitors.
Notable Participants
- Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland, world number 2)
- Tommy Fleetwood (England)
- Tyrrell Hatton (England)
- Matt Fitzpatrick (England)
- Shane Lowry (Ireland)
- Ludvig Aberg (Sweden)
- Robert MacIntyre (Scotland)
- Rasmus Hojgaard (Denmark)
These players were key figures in Europe's victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage, New York.
DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
Following the Abu Dhabi tournament at Yas Golf Links, the top 50 players will advance to the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai from November 13 to 16. They will compete for the European crown and the prestigious Harry Vardon Trophy.
Players Withdrawing
Several notable golfers have opted out of the playoffs:
- Justin Rose (Britain, 19th)
- Matt Wallace (Britain, 66th)
- Jon Rahm (Spain, 59th)
- Viktor Hovland (Norway, 66th)
- Sepp Straka (Austria, personal reasons)
"Britons Justin Rose and Matt Wallace, Spaniard Jon Rahm, Norwegian Viktor Hovland, and Austrian Sepp Straka have all decided not to participate in the competition."
These withdrawals mark significant absences from this prestigious season finale.
Author’s Summary
The DP World Tour Playoffs begin in the UAE with top-ranked players vying for major titles, though several key athletes have chosen not to compete this season.