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Race to Dubai

The DP World Tour's season-long competition culminating at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, formerly known as the Order of Merit.
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The Race to Dubai is the DP World Tour's season-long competition culminating at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. The Race to Dubai was introduced in 2009 replacing the Order of Merit name that had been used since the European Tour's founding in 1972. The Race to Dubai uses a points-based system throughout the DP World Tour season. The Race to Dubai champion receives a bonus and the trophy at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.

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"Race to Dubai."
"Won the Order of Merit."
"Season-long DP World Tour."

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Origin

The Race to Dubai was introduced in 2009 replacing the Order of Merit name that had been used since the European Tour's founding in 1972.

Rules & Context

The Race to Dubai is the DP World Tour's season-long competition culminating at the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. The Race to Dubai uses a points-based system throughout the DP World Tour season.

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Neil's Take

"The Race to Dubai is the DP World Tour's season-long competition culminating at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. The Race to Dubai was introduced in 2009 replacing the Order of Merit name that had been used since the European Tour's founding in 1972."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Race to Dubai introduced?

2009. The Race to Dubai was introduced in 2009 replacing the Order of Merit name.

What was the Race to Dubai called before?

Order of Merit. The Race to Dubai was previously known as the Order of Merit from the European Tour's founding in 1972 until 2009.

Where is the season-ending event?

Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai. The DP World Tour Championship is held annually at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.

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