Everything you need to know about the Rolex Series on the DP World Tour.
What is the Rolex Series?
Launched in 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of Rolex’s partnership with the DP World Tour, the Rolex Series comprises the five most prestigious events on the DP World Tour.
Which are the events on the Rolex Series in 2025?
- Hero Dubai Desert Classic (January 16-19)
- Genesis Scottish Open (July 10-13)
- BMW PGA Championship (September 11-14)
- Abu Dhabi Championship (November 6-9)
- DP World Tour Championship (November 13-16)
Prize Money
Each Rolex Series event carries with it at $9 million in prize money, except for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship where it increases to $10 million.
Race to Dubai ranking points
Due to their raised stature, the Rolex Series events carry 8,000 Race to Dubai ranking points, except for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the DP World Tour Championship where it increases to 9,000 and 12,000 respectively.
History
The Rolex Series began during the 2017 DP World Tour season, consisting of eight events.
- BMW PGA Championship
- Open de France
- Irish Open
- Scottish Open
- Italian Open
- Turkish Airlines Open
- Nedbank Golf Challenge
- DP World Tour Championship
From the 2019 season onwards, the Abu Dhabi Championship became a designated Rolex Series event and the Open de France returned to being a regular tour event.
In 2021, the Rolex Series was reduced to four tournaments; the Abu Dhabi Championship, the Scottish Open, the BMW PGA Championship and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. The Dubai Desert Classic was added ahead of the 2022 season.
