All Roads Now Lead to DP World Tour Play-Offs

The Ryder Cup was a triumphant spectacle for European golf, but attention is already turning to the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs, with winning team members Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, and Robert MacIntyre being the latest players confirmed for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, taking place from 6-9 November at Yas Links.

The trio will join reigning Masters champion and career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy in a world-class field for the opening event of the DP World Tour Play-Offs on Yas Island.

The quartet all played a role in Europe’s dramatic and successful defence at Bethpage Black in New York.

MacIntyre has enjoyed a strong season worldwide, finishing second at the US Open at Oakmont Country Club and the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club, as well as tied seventh at The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

MacIntyre said: "I really enjoy finishing the season in the Middle East and I’m looking forward to returning to Abu Dhabi for the first of two big events later this year. It’s been a strong start to my year, and with some good memories at Yas Links, I hope to keep that momentum going and give myself a chance to finish the season on a high."

Hatton, the 2019 Abu Dhabi Championship winner, returns following a runner-up finish at Yas Links last year. He currently sits fifth in the Race to Dubai Rankings following his win at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in January and a tied-fourth result at the 2025 US Open.

"I’ve got some great memories from playing in the UAE, especially winning Abu Dhabi in 2019 and this year in Dubai," said Hatton. "Yas Island is an incredible destination with so much to see and do, and this tournament always has a fantastic atmosphere, so I’m looking forward to getting back to Abu Dhabi and kicking off the DP World Tour Play-Offs."

Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open Champion, has had a consistent 2025 campaign with six top ten finishes globally, including a tied fourth result at The 153rd Open in Northern Ireland.

The nine-time DP World Tour winner will be looking to build on his recent momentum, and is looking to add another Rolex Series title to his name as the Play-Offs get under way.

"I’m really looking forward to returning to Abu Dhabi and getting the DP World Tour Play-Offs started," said Fitzpatrick. "Abu Dhabi is always a great place to play, and I hope to carry my recent form through and give myself a chance to have a strong end to the season."

MacIntyre, Hatton and Fitzpatrick are also participating in this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.

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