2026 DP World Tour Championship prize money: How much is at stake for Rory McIlroy and others?

The 2026 DP World Tour Championship in Dubai offers a lucrative prize pool of $10 million (Dh 36.72 million) for 50 competitors. The winner takes home $3 million (Dh 11.01 million), with the runner-up receiving $1.27 million (Dh 4.66 million). Even the golfer finishing in 50th place is guaranteed $32,000 (Dh 117,536). Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy, among the title contenders, leads the Race to Dubai standings after a strong season on the DP World Tour.

McIlroy is seeking his eighth Race to Dubai title, tying Colin Montgomerie's record, and his fifth consecutive win in the season-long competition. A fourth victory in Dubai would bolster his Race to Dubai position and provide an additional significant payday. In addition to the main prize money, a separate $6 million (Dh 22.03 million) bonus pool is available for the top 10 players in the final Race to Dubai standings.

The season champion earns $2 million (Dh 7.34 million), while the runner-up and third-place finisher collect $1 million (Dh 3.62 million) and $750,000 (Dh 2.75 million), respectively. If a player wins both the tournament and the Race to Dubai, their total earnings could reach $5 million (Dh 18.36 million). Other notable competitors in the Race to Dubai include Eugenio Chacarra, McIlroy, and Patrick Reed, with Jon Rahm also in contention following his Abu Dhabi victory.

The final weekend of the tournament promises significant drama, as McIlroy aims to secure another Race to Dubai crown and his fourth DP World Tour Championship title.