2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Preview
The 20th Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship takes place from 6 to 9 November at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, marking the start of the DP World Tour Play-Offs. This event offers the last opportunity for players to secure their spot in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
Event Details
- Venue: Yas Links Golf Club, Abu Dhabi (Par 72; 7,425 yards)
- Format: 72-hole stroke play with no cut; part of the Rolex Series
- Race to Dubai Points: 9,000 points awarded to the winner at Abu Dhabi; 12,000 points available next week in Dubai
- Field: Top 70 players from the Race to Dubai rankings
Season Implications
After a demanding 40-event season across five continents, the world’s top men's golfers come together in the UAE to decide the final rankings. The top 50 players after the Abu Dhabi event will qualify for the DP World Tour Championship, held from 13 to 16 November at Jumeirah Golf Estates – Earth Course.
The DP World Tour Play-Offs begin at Yas Links, where the top 70 in the Race to Dubai chase 9,000 points, a $9 million purse, and one of 50 places in next week’s season finale in Dubai.
How to Watch
Fans can follow the live golf action through multiple broadcasting platforms offering replays, highlights, and live streams of the event.
Summary
The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is a pivotal tournament where the world’s leading players battle for crucial points and places to advance to the season finale in Dubai.