Prize Money at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
After 40 tournaments spanning five continents and 27 countries, covering five Global Swings and the Back 9, the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai has now reached the DP World Tour Play-Offs. The series kicks off this week with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links, followed by next week’s DP World Tour Championship.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Details
The first Play-Off event offers a prize fund of $9 million and plays a crucial role in the 2025 Race to Dubai season, which will conclude on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE.
Leading Players and Rankings
Race to Dubai leader Rory McIlroy arrived at Yas Links aiming for his seventh Harry Vardon Trophy and fourth consecutive win. Fellow contenders include three-time winner this season Marco Penge, who trails McIlroy by 441.32 points. With enhanced points available over the next two weeks, the competition remains intense.
McIlroy currently holds 4,132.56 points, while a player could accumulate up to 3,500 points with consecutive Play-Off victories. The points awarded for two last-place finishes total only 77.6, leaving room for significant shifts.
Field Composition
All of the top 18 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings and 66 of the top 70 competed in Abu Dhabi. McIlroy faced an elite field as he aimed to finally claim the trophy at an event where he has achieved nine top-three finishes in 13 appearances.
"Race to Dubai Rankings leader Rory McIlroy arrived at Yas Links looking for a seventh Harry Vardon Trophy and fourth in a row."
"All of the top 18 in the Race to Dubai Rankings and 66 of the top 70 were on display in Abu Dhabi."
Author's summary: The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship marks a critical phase in the DP World Tour Play-Offs, featuring elite golfers battling for major points and a $9 million prize purse.