Summary
Players from the European Ryder Cup team get guaranteed spots in the final big-money tournaments of the DP World Tour season, even if they aren't in the top rankings. This rule allows top golfers like Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry to compete in Abu Dhabi and Dubai without needing high finishes in earlier events.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy is competing in the India Championship, aiming for his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title.
- The Race to Dubai includes final events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the season's top players.
- Members of the European Ryder Cup team automatically qualify for these final tournaments, regardless of their ranking.
- Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry will compete in these events despite being outside the top 70 in rankings.
- Fleetwood recently had a successful season in the United States, marking his first win in Atlanta.
- The DP World Tour depends on big sponsors and star players to attract investment and maintain interest.
- Changes in the tour's structure reflect its strategic partnership with major golfing events and sponsors.
