Prize Money at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
After 40 events across five continents and 27 countries, spanning five Global Swings and the Back 9, the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai has reached the DP World Tour Play-Offs. The series begins this week with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links and continues into next week’s DP World Tour Championship.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Overview
The first Play-Off event is the $9 million Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, a crucial tournament in the 2025 Race to Dubai season, which concludes on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, UAE.
Race to Dubai Rankings and Key Players
- Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy arrived at Yas Links aiming for his seventh Harry Vardon Trophy and fourth consecutive win.
- Three-time winner this season Marco Penge was McIlroy’s closest rival, trailing by 441.32 points.
- The top 18 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings, along with 66 of the top 70, competed in Abu Dhabi.
Points and Competition Format
McIlroy holds 4,132.56 points, but with enhanced points available during the next two weeks, a player could gain up to 3,500 points by winning back-to-back events. Even players finishing last could earn 77.6 points.
“Rory attempted to overcome an elite field to finally get his hands on the trophy at an event where he has nine top-three finishes from 13 appearances.”
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship plays a pivotal role in shaping the final standings of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai, bringing intense competition among the world’s best golfers.
Author's summary: The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with a $9 million purse, marks the start of the crucial DP World Tour Play-Offs, featuring top players battling for valuable points in the Race to Dubai.