Rory McIlroy targets $3 million prize and Race to Dubai title at season finale.
Dubai: Rory McIlroy has more than a trophy to chase at the DP World Tour Championship, with a $3 million (Dh11.01 million) winner’s cheque and the Race to Dubai title among the prizes on offer at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
The season-ending tournament, running from November 12 to 15, has a total prize fund of $10 million (Dh36.72 million), with 50 players competing for a share.
The winner will collect $3 million, while the runner-up will earn $1.27 million (Dh4.66 million). Third place comes with a payout of $810,000 (Dh2.97 million), with prize money extending across the field. Even the player finishing 50th is guaranteed $32,000 (Dh117,536).
McIlroy enters the tournament among the leading contenders after another consistent season on the DP World Tour. The Northern Irishman finished third at last week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship before moving into contention at the Earth Course, where he shared the halfway lead with Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton.
The 36-year-old is bidding for an eighth Race to Dubai title, which would draw him level with Colin Montgomerie’s record. He is also seeking a fifth consecutive victory in the season-long competition.
McIlroy has won the DP World Tour Championship three times and finished runner-up to Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off last year. A fourth victory in Dubai would strengthen his position in the Race to Dubai standings while adding another substantial payday to his season.
However, the tournament purse is not the only financial reward at stake.
A separate $6 million (Dh22.03 million) bonus pool will be shared among the top 10 players in the final Race to Dubai standings. The season champion will receive $2 million (Dh7.34 million), with the runner-up earning $1 million (Dh3.62 million) and the third-placed player collecting $750,000 (Dh2.75 million).
This means a player who wins both the tournament and the Race to Dubai could take home a combined $5 million (Dh18.36 million).
Race to Dubai leader Eugenio Chacarra, McIlroy and Patrick Reed are among those competing for the season-long title. Jon Rahm also remains in contention following his victory at the Abu Dhabi event.
DP World Tour Championship 2026 prize money breakdown
| Finishing position | Prize money |
|---|---|
| Winner | $3,000,000 |
| 2nd | $1,270,000 |
| 3rd | $820,000 |
| 4th | $470,000 |
| 5th | $373,000 |
| 6th | $316,000 |
| 7th | $261,000 |
| 8th | $224,000 |
| 9th | $186,500 |
| 10th | $167,000 |
| 20th | $92,500 |
| 30th | $68,750 |
| 40th | $48,500 |
| 50th | $32,500 |
Race to Dubai bonus pool
| Final ranking | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 1st | $2,000,000 |
| 2nd | $1,000,000 |
| 3rd | $750,000 |
| 4th | $550,000 |
| 5th | $450,000 |
| 6th | $350,000 |
| 7th | $300,000 |
| 8th | $250,000 |
| 9th | $200,000 |
| 10th | $150,000 |
The final weekend is set to deliver plenty of drama. For McIlroy, the chance to claim another Race to Dubai crown and secure a fourth DP World Tour Championship title makes the season finale in Dubai particularly significant.
