DP World Tour Championship: Earth Course guide, start time, odds and how to watch

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Where is the DP World Tour Championship being held?

Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

When does the DP World Championship start?

5am on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

DP World Tour Championship course details

Course	Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Prize money	$10m ($3m to the winner)
Field	52
Cut	No cut
Length	7,706 yards
Par	72
Course make-up	Four par-fives; ten par-fours; four par-threes
Course type	Desert
Course records	72 holes 263 Henrik Stenson (2013) 18 holes 60 Matt Wallace (2023)

Course overview

The Greg Norman-designed Earth Course was specifically built to be the venue for the European Tour's season finale. The Volvo Masters at Valderrama traditionally signalled the end of the European Tour campaign, but in 2009 the Race to Dubai started and the Jumeirah Golf Estates became home for the curtain-closer. The fairways are wide and there is little in the way of tree trouble. The 651-yard par-five 18th has a stream which splits the fairway in two, so much late drama can occur. The greens are large, undulating and quick, with plenty of run-off areas. The winning score has been between 14 and 25 under par in all 16 previous editions

What will it take to win the DP World Tour Championship?

This long layout with wide fairways typically plays into the hands of big-hitters.

Who is taking part?

Rory McIlroy has moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai for the DP World Tour ChampionshipCredit: Getty Images

Rory McIlroy headlines a DP World Tour playoffs field for the second week running, while world number four Tommy Fleetwood will be in Dubai looking to bounce back from losing a playoff in the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday.

Highest-ranked players in field (world ranking in brackets)

Rory McIlroy (2), Tommy Fleetwood (4), Robert MacIntyre (7), Justin Rose (10), Ludvig Aberg (16).

DP World Tour Championship weather forecast

Sunny and warm throughout, with temperatures peaking at 32C. Calm mornings followed by breezy afternoons.

DP World Tour Championship key stat

Twelve of the last 13 winners of this event are Major champions.

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