5 elite DP World Tour events to watch this fall

If you, like me, are an insatiable golf junkie, you may be searching for a source to bridge the gap between now and the start of the 2025 FedEx Cup Season in January. Luckily, as I discuss on my Linksworms podcast, the PGA Tour is not the only outlet for professional golf.

While perhaps less well-known and less popular in the United States, the DP World Tour stages some of its best events at legendary venues from September through November. Some of these events will feature many of the best players in the world and carry a significant cash prize. Furthermore, Ryder Cup qualifying points are up for grabs at these tournaments as competition to earn a spot at Bethpage Black in 2025 has officially begun. Let's look ahead to some of the most exciting events coming up on the DP World Tour this fall.

The DP World Tour's visits to Great Britain and the United Arab Emirates showcase elite players on world-class golf courses.

Amgen Irish Open - Royal County Down, Co Down, Northern Ireland - Sept. 12-15

The Amgen Irish Open is returning to Royal County Down, and that should be all the information you need to prioritize this national championship. Ranked No. 3 on Top 100 Golf Courses of the World and No. 1 on Golf Digests' World's 100 Greatest Golf Courses, these epic links are some of the most iconic golf holes in existence. Tucked between the Irish Sea and Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest peak, it is difficult to find a more perfect setting in golf. Couple this with the fact that Rory McIlroy will be teeing it up in his home country, and the Irish Open is must-see TV.

BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Club, Surrey, England - Sept. 19-22

The BMW PGA Championship is a Rolex Series event, which means the purse is bigger than usual ($9 million) and there are more Race to Dubai Points at stake (eight thousand). There are also more Ryder Cup Points available at two thousand, increased from the typical number of 1,500. As a result, this tournament features an elite field including Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and many more. Last year saw New Zealander Ryan Fox beat out notables such as McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Aberg. With a leaderboard that good, this event is definitely worth watching.

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - St. Andrews (Old Course) + Carnoustie + Kingsbarns Golf Links, Scotland - Oct. 3-6

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship shows off incredible golf courses. Scottish jewels Carnoustie and Kingsbarns serve as great additional hosts, and the Old Course at St. Andrews always creates a magical setting. Matt Fitzpatrick will attempt to win this tournament in back-to-back seasons when the DP World Tour returns to the Home of Golf this October.

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship - Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, UAE - Nov. 7-10

The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is another Rolex Series event and now serves as the first of two DP World Tour Playoff events; as a result, it carries a bloated total of nine thousand Race to Dubai Points. The top 70 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings qualify for this event, resulting in a very strong field. Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, and Justin Rose are all expected to play along with many other notable names. Additionally, it is staged at Yas Links, an exciting Kyle Phillips design that sets up well for dramatic tournament golf.

DP World Tour Championship - Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth Course), Dubai, UAE - Nov. 14-17

The DP World Tour Championship is the second and final event of the Playoffs and is the culmination of the Race to Dubai. The purse rises to $10 million at this event with a whopping 12,000 Race to Dubai Points up for grabs. After the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the top 50 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings advance to this Championship. The winner of the Race to Dubai is the player that finishes with the most Race to Dubai Points - not necessarily the winner of the DP World Tour Championship (similar to the way the FedEx Cup was decided before starting strokes were implemented at the Tour Championship). Rory McIlroy will attempt to win this Race for the second straight season, thereby tying Seve Ballesteros for second all-time with six Harry Vardon Trophies.