How much prize money does the winner get at the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship?

The 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship kicked off on Thursday, November 7, at Yas Links, marking the first event of the DP World Tour playoffs and putting $9 million in prize money on the line. This Rolex Series tournament, with its substantial prize pot, draws an elite field of 70 players, all angling for not only a generous payout but also those coveted ranking points for a shot at the DP World Tour Championship. It’s a big deal in the Golfing world, where top players look to secure their standings as they edge closer to the season finale in Dubai.

If you‘re wondering about the spoils, which you must be given you’re here, the champion of the 2024 tournament takes home a whopping $1,530,000. Right behind the winner, the runner-up won’t leave empty-handed either, with $990,000, while the third-place finisher will see $567,000 deposited in their account. Not exactly small change for a weekend on the links.

Who’s playing in the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship?

This year, a mix of big names and major champions is set to bring some serious skill to Yas Links. Rory McIlroy headlines the lineup, joined by fellow Major winners Shane Lowry, Adam Scott, and Justin Rose.

If that isn’t enough to make the competition fierce, Rolex Series regulars like Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, and Min Woo Lee are also in the field. South African Thriston Lawrence and Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard, who sit high in the season rankings, will add even more tension to this showdown as they push for spots in Dubai.

Spanish star Jon Rahm, however, had his reasons for missing out.

How, when and where can I watch the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship?

From November 7 to 10, Yas Links is showcasing these top golfers and more, as they battle across the 7,425-yard par-72 course. If you want to catch the action, coverage will be available for US viewers on the Golf Channel to follow every swing.

With its $1.5 million prize for the winner and a field stacked with top-tier talent, the 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship promises to deliver thrilling moments and a strong start to the DP World Tour playoffs.

Whether you’re rooting for Rory, hoping for an underdog upset, or just curious to see who takes home that massive check, it’s shaping up to be a weekend worth watching.