The 2026 DP World Tour Championship is the culmination of all the fantastic events of the season. The DP World Tour Championship title and the Harry Vardon Trophy are the two sought-after prizes this week.
The Race to Dubai Rankings leader, Eugenio Chacarra, is one of nine players mathematically in the running for the Race to Dubai title. The ten Dual Membership cards with the PGA Tour are also up for grabs for the top ten players in the Rankings who are not already exempt on the PGA Tour.
A new way to earn entry into the Open Championship at St Andrews has also opened up this year. Any player – not already exempt – who finishes in the top 25 of the Race to Dubai Rankings will earn an exemption.
Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Rory McIlroy in a playoff to win the season finale last year, though McIlroy won his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title – the seventh of his career.
About Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course
Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course in Dubai, UAE, plays 7,706 yards as a par 72. The DP World Tour Championship started in 2009, and its home has always been this golf course. Greg Norman’s inspiration for the course came from great parkland courses in North America and Europe. The terrain of the course undulates with scenic views and manicured fairways. The multiple water hazards and white bunkers provide a challenging test for the players.
The current course record is 62 (-10), set by Justin Rose in 2012.
Who to Watch at the 2026 DP World Tour Championship
The top 50 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings made the field for the season finale. Three of the four major championship winners – Ryan Fox, Aaron Rai and McIlroy – highlight the field along with Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton. Kota Kaneko is the only rookie to make it to the DP World Tour Championship and is one of 11 players making his debut in the event.
We predict McIlroy will win his fourth DP World Tour Championship title and his eighth Race to Dubai title. He has two top-3 finishes in his last three starts and was inches from winning this event last year in the playoff against Fitzpatrick.
“Getting back to a place where I’ve played well and had a lot of success, even last year in the playoff with Matt (Fitzpatrick), it’s been a course that’s been very good to me over the years. I have a lot of experience on it and a lot of experience up at the top end of the leaderboard. Experience going out in that final group on a Thursday,” McIlroy said Tuesday in his press conference.
How to Watch the 2026 DP World Tour Championship
You can watch coverage of the 2026 DP World Tour Championship on Golf Channel. All times below are ET.
Thursday, Nov. 12 2:00-8:00am; Golf Channel
Friday, Nov. 13: 2:00-8:00am; Golf Channel
Saturday, Nov. 14: 2:00-8:00am; Golf Channel
Sunday, Nov. 15: 1:30-7:30am; Golf Channel
