The Northern Irishman has won four times in 2022, including the PGA Championship, and is the highest-ranked player in the field. He will be looking to add to his tally at the Earth Course in Dubai, which is hosting the tournament for the first time. The DP World Tour Championship is the final event of the European Tour season and is played by the top 50 players in the Race to Dubai standings. The winner of the tournament will receive a bonus of $3 million and the Race to Dubai winner will receive a further $2 million. McIlroy is the clear favourite to win the tournament and the Race to Dubai. He has been in excellent form all year and has won two of the last three events on the European Tour. He will be confident of adding to his tally in Dubai and securing the Race to Dubai title. However, there are a number of other players who will be looking to challenge McIlroy. Jon Rahm is the world number one and is always a threat to win any tournament he plays in. He will be looking to end the season on a high and win the Race to Dubai for the first time. Patrick Cantlay is another player who will be looking to win the DP World Tour Championship and the Race to Dubai. The American has won three times on the PGA Tour this year and is one of the most consistent players in the world. He will be looking to add to his tally in Dubai and secure his first Race to Dubai title. The DP World Tour Championship is set to be a thrilling climax to the European Tour season. McIlroy is the favourite to win the tournament and the Race to Dubai, but there are a number of other players who will be looking to challenge him.
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