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The DP World Tour is the leading men's professional golf tour in Europe, also known as the PGA European Tour or European Tour Group. The DP World Tour Championship is a golf tournament on the European Tour and is the climax of the Race to Dubai. The tournament was first held in 2009 when the Order of Merit was replaced by the Race to Dubai. The DP World Tour features a global schedule of tournaments in iconic cities and locations around the world, with 42 tournaments in 26 countries in 2025.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Full Form | DP World Tour |
| Type | Leading men's professional golf tour in Europe |
| Year of Formation | 1972 |
| Number of Tournaments | 42 |
| Number of Countries | 25-26 |
| Phases | Five ‘Global Swings’, the ‘Back 9’, and the ‘DP World Tour Play-Offs’ |
| Rolex Series Events | Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Genesis Scottish Open, BMW PGA Championship, Abu Dhabi Championship, DP World Tour Championship |
| Major Championships | Five |
| Race to Dubai Rankings | Season-long competition that concludes at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai |
| Title Partner | DP World |
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The DP World Tour Championship
The tournament has a prize fund of USD 10,000,000 and offers 12,000 R2DR points. Past winners include Matt Fitzpatrick, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Henrik Stenson. Rahm and McIlroy share the record for most wins, with three each as of the end of the 2024 season.
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The Race to Dubai
The DP World Tour is the leading men's professional golf tour in Europe. It was previously known as the PGA European Tour or the European Tour Group. The DP World Tour is the main men’s professional golf tour of the European Tour group. The DP World Tour showcases golfing talent from around the world in iconic cities and locations.
The DP World Tour Championship also determines the Race to Dubai Bonus Pool, which is distributed among the top golfers on the DP World Tour Rankings after the tournament. The bonus pool was originally set at US$10,000,000 but was reduced to US$7,500,000 paid out to the top 15 players, with the winner receiving US$1,500,000. In 2012, the bonus pool was further reduced to US$3,750,000 and was only given to the top 10 golfers, with the winner receiving US$1,000,000. Changes were made in 2019, where the sum was split among the top five finishers, with the top player on the standings receiving an additional US$2,000,000.
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Tournament winners
The DP World Tour is the main men's professional golf tour of the European Tour group. The Tour features global talent, iconic locations, and a commitment to innovation and community building. The 2025 Global Schedule included 42 tournaments in 26 countries, comprising three distinct phases: five 'Global Swings', the 'Back 9', and the 'DP World Tour Play-Offs'. The season-long competition concludes at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
- Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Amgen Irish Open, held at The K Club.
- The 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship was held from November 27-30 at Royal Queensland GC in Brisbane, Australia.
- The Australian Open was held from December 4-7 at Royal Melbourne GC in Melbourne, Australia.
- The Nedbank Golf Challenge was held from December 4-7 at Gary Player CC in Sun City, South Africa.
- The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open took place from December 18-21 at Heritage La Réserve GC in Heritage Bel Ombre, Mauritius.
The DP World Tour 2026 schedule includes a minimum of 42 tournaments across at least 25 countries. Here are some of the upcoming tournaments:
- The Hero Dubai Desert Classic in January, at Emirates GC in Dubai, UAE.
- The Bahrain Championship from January 29-February 1 at Royal GC in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The Hainan Classic in March, at Mission Hills Hainan in China.
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Tournament locations
The DP World Tour is the main men's professional golf tour of the European Tour group. The 2026 schedule features a minimum of 42 tournaments across at least 25 countries, including:
- The Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, held at the Real Club de Golf El Prat in Barcelona, Spain.
- The Amgen Irish Open, held at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare.
- The BMW PGA Championship, a Rolex Series event.
- The Abu Dhabi Championship, another Rolex Series event.
- The DP World India Championship, held at Delhi GC in New Delhi, India.
- The Genesis Championship, held in South Korea.
- The Dubai Invitational, held at Dubai Creek Resort in Dubai, UAE.
- The Hero Dubai Desert Classic, another Rolex Series event held at Emirates GC in Dubai, UAE.
- The Bahrain Championship, held at Royal GC in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The Hainan Classic, held at Mission Hills Hainan in China.
The DP World Tour Championship is a prestigious tournament that serves as the climax of the Race to Dubai. It is contested by the leading 50 players in the DP World Tour Rankings on the Greg Norman-designed Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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The Rolex Series
The five Rolex Series events for the 2026 DP World Tour season are the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the Genesis Scottish Open, the BMW PGA Championship, the Abu Dhabi Championship, and the DP World Tour Championship. These events remain the same as the 2025 season, with the addition of the Abu Dhabi Championship and the removal of the Amgen Irish Open, which moves to a Donald Trump-owned course in Doonbeg, County Clare.
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Frequently asked questions
The DP World Golf Tour is the leading men's professional golf tour in Europe.
The DP World Golf Tour is open to leading international talent, including golfing icons, national heroes, and emerging stars from around the world.
The DP World Golf Tour features a minimum of 42 tournaments across 25-26 countries, comprising three distinct phases: five 'Global Swings', the 'Back 9', and the 'DP World Tour Play-Offs'.
Notable tournaments within the DP World Golf Tour include the Rolex Series events, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the Genesis Scottish Open, the BMW PGA Championship, and the DP World Tour Championship.
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