Ryder Cup stars skip opening DP World Tour Play-Off – who will feature?

Ten eligible players have opted out of the DP World Tour Play-Off opener at Yas Links, the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship taking place November 5-8. Notable absentees include Ryder Cup players Matt Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry, Robert MacIntyre, and Justin Rose, alongside Ryan Fox, Ludvig Aberg, and Min Woo Lee. While players are not required to specify reasons, several have previously voiced safety concerns regarding regional tensions in the Middle East.

The tournament features the top 70 available players competing for a $9 million purse, with the top 50 advancing to the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Standings leader Eugenio Chacarra headlines the field alongside challengers Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy, Casey Jarvis, and Aaron Rai.