The DP World Tour Championship at the end of the 2024 season will culminate a year filled with fascinating golf events. This is one of the most prestigious events in the sport and it naturally generates interest from fans around the world.
We'll discuss the competition in detail, but first, here are some key details to remember:
- date: November 14-17
- Place: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Defending champion: Nicola Hoygaard
The DP World Tour Championship was held for the first time in 2009, and the players were the top 50 players in the DP World Tour rankings. When first held, it replaced the Volvo Masters, which was held in Spain from 1988 to 2008.
British golfer Lee Westwood wins the inaugural Dubai tournament. Meanwhile, Spain's Jon Rahm holds the record for most wins in the event's history with three titles.
While Rahm qualified for the major tournament, he chose to skip the 2024 DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. In his absence, Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is expected to be the favorite to win the year-end title.
However, it's not just the glittering silverware that inspires McIlroy and all other golfers to bring their top game to Dubai, it's also the lucrative prize money. If you're curious about the amounts, read on to learn about the 2024 DP World Tour Championship prize pool. We also revealed the match's schedule, location and live broadcast details.
DP World Tour Championship Guide
Detailed explanation of the 2024 DP World Tour Championship prize pool
according to a report golf magicthe 2024 DP World Tour Championship has a generous prize pool USD 10 million (approximately INR 844 million).
The winner will receive a prize of $3 million. On the other hand, the runner-up will receive $1.27 million.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the prize structure for the top 10 golfers in Dubai this weekend:
- champion: USD 3,000,000
- runner up: $1,270,000
- third: $820,000
- fourth: $470,000
- fifth: $373,000
- sixth: $316,000
- seventh: $261,000
- eighth: $224,000
- ninth: $186,500
- tenth: $167,000
Will the winner be eligible for any additional prizes in addition to the official prize?
Actually, yes! Under the Dubai competition system, the prize pool for the top 10 golfers is $6 million. Here's its breakdown:
- champion: USD 2,000,000
- runner up: USD 1,000,000
- third: $750,000
- fourth: $550,000
- fifth: $450,000
- sixth: $350,000
- seventh: $300,000
- eighth: $250,000
- ninth: $200,000
- tenth: $150,000
In practical terms, this means that the winner of the 2024 DP World Tour Championship will receive a total of $5 million in prize money. Meanwhile, the runner-up will receive a prize of US$2.27 million.
2024 DP World Tour Championship schedule and locations
The 2024 DP World Tour Championship begins on Thursday, November 14, and will conclude with the final day of competition on Sunday, November 17. The tournament was held at the Globe Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where to live stream DP World Tour Championship India 2024
Golf fans in India can live stream the DP World Tour Championship fan code, The official broadcaster of the game is here.
(Hero and featured image credit: DP World Tour/Instagram)
notes:
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The prize pool for the 2024 DP World Tour Championship is US$10 million (INR 844 million).
The 2024 DP World Tour Championship will conclude with the final day of competition on Sunday, November 17.
Fans in India can live stream the DP World Tour Championship 2024 on FanCode.
