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The Five Players to Watch at the DP World Tour Championship
A Preview of the Season-Ending Event on the European Tour
The Race to Dubai is set to reach its climax this week at the DP World Tour Championship, with Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, Viktor Hovland, and Tyrrell Hatton among the favorites to win the title.
Here's a closer look at the five players to watch this week:
Rory McIlroy is the world number one and the defending champion at the DP World Tour Championship. He has won three times on the European Tour this season, including the BMW PGA Championship and the Tour Championship. McIlroy is a long hitter with a great all-around game, and he will be one of the favorites to win this week.
Jon Rahm is the world number two and another player who has enjoyed a successful season on the European Tour. He has won four times this season, including the Irish Open and the BMW International Open. Rahm is a powerful hitter with a great short game, and he will be another one of the favorites to win this week.
Patrick Reed is the world number three and a former Masters champion. He has won twice on the European Tour this season, including the WGC-Mexico Championship and the Italian Open. Reed is a fiery competitor with a great all-around game, and he will be another one of the favorites to win this week.
Viktor Hovland is the world number four and one of the most exciting young players in the game. He has won twice on the European Tour this season, including the Dubai Desert Classic and the BMW International Open. Hovland is a long hitter with a great short game, and he will be another one of the favorites to win this week.
Tyrrell Hatton is the world number five and a former DP World Tour Championship winner. He has won twice on the European Tour this season, including the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the Turkish Airlines Open. Hatton is a great putter with a good all-around game, and he will be another one of the favorites to win this week.
