Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship Prize Money Payout 2026

Jon Rahm at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship — Jon Rahm led after three rounds

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The DP World Tour season is rapidly drawing to a close, with just one round remaining of the first of two Play-Offs events to wrap up proceedings, the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship.

The tournament, which is being held at Yas Links, sees the top 70 in the Race to Dubai rankings compete for the chance to reach the season finale, the DP World Tour Championship.

Only the top 50 of the rankings will progress to the Jumeirah Golf Estates event, with the destination of the Harry Vardon Trophy to be decided next week.

While the DP World Tour Championship will have a $10m purse, there isn't quite as much on offer this week.

However, the $9m up for grabs at the Abu Dhabi event, which is part of the prestigious Rolex Series, is one of the largest of the DP World Tour season.

Only the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the Genesis Scottish Open and the BMW PGA Championship matched that figure, and without a cut, it means every player who completes all four rounds will be in line for a share of the prize fund.

This is the fourth consecutive edition where $9m has been on the table.

A year ago, Aaron Rai defeated Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff to claim the title, earning him prize money of $1.53m.

Aaron Rai with the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship trophy — Aaron Rai won the title 12 months ago

The Englishman is unlikely to repeat that achievement this year, as he began the final round in a tie for 26th on nine-under-par, nine shots behind overnight leader Jon Rahm.

Rahm's former LIV Golf Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton began the final round just one behind, alongside Francesco Laporta. Rory McIlroy ended Saturday two back of the leader.

Whoever goes on to claim the title for the first time will earn an identical sum to Rai 12 months ago.

Any player finishing solo second will claim $990,000, with the solo third payout set at $567,000.

Rory McIlroy at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship — Rory McIlroy is in contention

Even the player who finishes 70th and at the foot of the leaderboard will be well compensated, with prize money of $17,100 going their way.

Below is the full prize breakdown for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship.

Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship Prize Money Payout

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Position	Prize Money
1st	$1,530,000
2nd	$990,000
3rd	$567,000
4th	$450,000
5th	$381,600
6th	$315,000
7th	$270,000
8th	$225,000
9th	$201,600
10th	$180,000
11th	$165,600
12th	$154,800
13th	$144,900
14th	$137,700
15th	$132,300
16th	$126,900
17th	$121,500
18th	$116,100
19th	$111,600
20th	$108,000
21st	$104,400
22nd	$101,700
23rd	$99,000
24th	$96,300
25th	$93,600
26th	$90,900
27th	$88,200
28th	$85,500
29th	$82,800
30th	$80,100
31st	$77,400
32nd	$74,700
33rd	$72,000
34th	$69,300
35th	$66,600
36th	$63,900
37th	$62,100
38th	$60,300
39th	$58,500
40th	$56,700
41st	$54,900
42nd	$53,100
43rd	$51,300
44th	$49,500
45th	$47,700
46th	$45,900
47th	$44,100
48th	$42,300
49th	$40,500
50th	$38,700
51st	$36,900
52nd	$35,100
53rd	$33,300
54th	$31,500
55th	$30,600
56th	$29,700
57th	$28,800
58th	$27,900
59th	$27,000
60th	$26,100
61st	$25,200
62nd	$24,300
63rd	$23,400
64th	$22,500
65th	$21,600
66th	$20,700
67th	$19,800
68th	$18,900
69th	$18,000
70th	$17,100

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