DP World Tour Playoffs Begin in the United Arab Emirates
After a golf season of 40 events across five continents and 27 countries, the DP World Tour Playoffs have started. The first of two final tournaments takes place from November 6th to 9th in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Details
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship features the top 70 players from the continental circuit competing for a $9,000,000 prize pool, with the winner receiving $1,530,000. The field includes two Italians: Francesco Laporta and Andrea Pavan.
Notable Players in the Tournament
- 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)
All participated in the European victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage, New York.
Next Stage: DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
The top 50 players from the Abu Dhabi event will move on to the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai from November 13th to 16th, competing for the European crown and the Harry Vardon Trophy.
Players Who Withdrew
- Justin Rose (Britain, 19th)
- Matt Wallace (Britain, 66th)
- Jon Rahm (Spain, 59th)
- Viktor Hovland (Norway, 66th)
- Sepp Straka (Austria) - withdrew for personal reasons
"Britons Justin Rose and Matt Wallace, Spaniard Jon Rahm, and Norwegian Viktor Hovland have decided not to play, along with Austrian Sepp Straka who withdrew for personal reasons."
Author's summary: The DP World Tour Playoffs commence in the UAE with top global golfers competing in Abu Dhabi, followed by the championship in Dubai, featuring top-ranked players and notable withdrawals.
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