We all know that the golf season is heating up, and the DP World Tour Playoffs are just around the corner! As the final stretch of the 2024 Race to Dubai, these playoffs are the ultimate showdown for the world’s top golfers. But have you ever wondered how they actually work? The DP World Tour Playoffs consist of two Rolex Series events, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship which is starting from Nov 7-10, and the DP World Tour Championship starting from Nov 14-17.

The format is simple – the top 70 available players tee off in Abu Dhabi, and only the top 50 make it to the season finale in Dubai. Okay, fine, it’s not that simple, and that’s why we have brought you the perfect guide so you know what the format actually is!

Everything about the DP World Tour Playoffs

We have already made it clear that there are 70 players playing in the Abu Dhabi event with only 50 making it to the next one. But how do you make it to the top 50? Well, the players earn Race to Dubai Ranking Points based on their finishing position, with elevated points up for grabs, 9,000 in Abu Dhabi and 12,000 in Dubai.

The prize money is staggering, with a $10m prize fund for the DP World Tour Championship. Plus, the top ten players in the final 2024 Race to Dubai Rankings will share a $6m bonus pool, with the Number One player earning $2m, per the official DP World Tour website.

Golf’s elite gather in Abu Dhabi for the fourth Rolex Series event of the season. Defending Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy leads the charge, joined by fellow Major champions Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and Adam Scott. Olympic silver medalist Tommy Fleetwood, Rolex Series winners Robert MacIntyre and Min Woo Lee, and Japanese stars Rikuya Hoshino and Keita Nakajima are also teeing off at Yas Links. But where do you catch all this action?

How to watch the upcoming Abu Dhabi Championship?

Want to catch the action? European Tour Productions has got you covered, broadcasting live coverage globally. Check your local listings for timings. As a bonus, My Tour members can enjoy live feature group action on all four days exclusively on the DP World Tour website. The event promises intense competition, with defending champions and Rolex Series winners looking to make their mark.

Victor Perez won’t defend his Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship title, but Nicolai Højgaard aims to build on his DP World Tour Championship victory last season. The Dane needs to climb from 67th in the Rankings to secure a spot in the Dubai finale. The top ten players will secure PGA TOUR cards for 2025, cementing their status as dual members on both tours. With the DP World Tour Playoffs just around the corner, the excitement is building, so who do you think will emerge victorious in Abu Dhabi and Dubai? Let us know in the comment section below!