Race to Dubai: Tommy Fleetwood Among the top Five Players

The DP World Tour has finished its tournament in Japan. Rory McIlroy remains at the top of the Race to Dubai rankings with 1699.5 points. England boasts a formidable presence with 20 players among the top-120, a testament to the country’s depth in golfing talent.

Top English Players in Race to Dubai

A trio of English golfer have carved out their spots within the upper echelons of the Race to Dubai rankings. Tommy Fleetwood, a household name and an exemplary figure in English golf, reigns as the highest-ranked Englishman, currently positioned at fourth with hard-earned 1142.6 points from his three tournament outings, including one victory. Not far behind, Jordan Smith occupies the 23rd rank. Following his stead, Laurie Canter  rounds out this notable trio at 25th position, their combined efforts a display of England’s golfing prominence.

Leaders in the Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy offers a masterclass in consistency and championship ethos, steadfast at number one with an imposing lead. Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino, with a steadfast surge across 10 tournaments, maintains the second spot, having also clinched a title. Sweden’s Jesper Svensson sticks close at third position after 11 events. Spanning multiple continents and golfing backgrounds, they, alongside the likes of Tommy Fleetwood from England and Sweden’s Ludvig Åberg, round out a diverse and talent-laden top five.

How the DP World Tour Race to Dubai works

The Race to Dubai is the season ranking of the DP World Tour (former European Tour). The top 60 players in the Race to Dubai ranking are allowed to take part in the final play-off tournament of the former European Tour at the end of the season. The season ranking also determines who is allowed to play on the DP World Tour the following year. At each tournament, the players who make the cut collect points. The total number of points awarded at a tournament depends on the value of the event. Major tournaments earn the most points. For winning a DP World Tour tournament, the winner receives at least 460 points and a good 300,000 euros.