Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship Offers $9 Million Prize Fund in Final Play-Off Event
The season-ending DP World Tour Play-Off at Yas Links features a $9 million purse, with the top 70 players competing for spots in the DP World Tour Championship.
The DP World Tour is approaching its conclusion with the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, the first of two Play-Off events that determine the field for the season finale. Held at Yas Links, the tournament includes the top 70 players from the Race to Dubai rankings, who aim to secure a place in the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Only the leading 50 in the rankings will advance, while the Harry Vardon Trophy will be awarded next week.
The Abu Dhabi event, part of the Rolex Series, carries a $9 million prize fund, matching the payouts of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the Genesis Scottish Open and the BMW PGA Championship. Unlike many tournaments, there is no cut, so every competitor who completes all four rounds receives a share of the purse. This marks the fourth consecutive year the event has offered $9 million.
Last year’s champion Aaron Rai earned $1.53 million after defeating Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff. This year, Rai started the final round tied for 26th, nine shots behind leader Jon Rahm. Rahm’s former LIV Golf teammate Tyrrell Hatton was one shot behind the leader, with Francesco Laporta close by, and Rory McIlroy was two strokes back.
The winner will receive the same $1.53 million prize as the previous champion. The runner-up will earn $990,000, third place $567,000, and even the player finishing 70th will collect $17,100.