Several of the DP World Tour's biggest names will get their last chance at this week's Genesis Championship in South Korea. The final regular season game of 2024 will be a crucial one for those at risk of losing their Tour card next year.
Players must finish in the top 114 to guarantee a spot in the 2025 DP World Tour, but there are some exceptions. Matt Fitzpatrick and Sepp Straka are in the relegation zone but will receive Tour cards because they played in last year's Ryder Cup.
Those who do not receive an exemption will need to ensure their results are high enough to confirm their place on the tour next season. Otherwise, they may be begging LIV Golf to sign a contract with the Saudi-backed series, which is always looking for new faces.
Ross Fisher is one of the players at risk of losing his tour status, but the 43-year-old is in a better position than some of his rivals. He is currently ranked 108th, which means a strong performance at the Genesis Championship will confirm his spot until next year.
Ng, like Fisher, made it safely as things stood, but needed to avoid mistakes to cross the finish line. A bad round could make all the difference for the Chinese hopeful, who is currently ranked 113th, one spot above the relegation zone.
Rafa Cabrera-Bello is a surprising name who is already in the danger zone, watching from the outside at No. 121. The powerful Spaniard needs to bring his best game to South Korea to have any chance of making a final push up the leaderboard.
James Morrison found himself in big trouble as he finished one place behind Cabrera-Bello in the rankings. Finishing in the top 10 at the Genesis Championship would give him a chance to compete, but it's a big ask for someone who hasn't won in nine years.
2018 British Masters champion Eddie Pepperell is arguably the biggest rusher on the list of players at risk. He has missed three cuts in his last four starts and is currently ranked 124th, but he showed his quality by finishing tied for 12th at last month's BMW PGA Championship.
Adri Arnaus, who finished ninth just outside the top 114, is also desperate for a strong finish in South Korea this week. His last victory on the DP World Tour came two years ago on his home turf in Barcelona, but there hasn't been much to fuss about since.
Meanwhile, Oliver Wilson's game appears to be over unless he can pull off a miracle. He is currently ranked No. 135, which means he will likely need to finish in the top five and achieve something else to qualify for the Tour.
There will also be significant interest in races finishing in the top 70 overall, with these players entering the DP World Tour play-offs. Players who finish in the top 10 will receive PGA Tour cards as part of a strategic alliance between the two events.
