DP World Tour 2027: New Asia-Pacific Swing & Bonus Pools

DP World Tour Reveals 2027 Global Schedule

The DP World Tour has announced its 2027 schedule, maintaining a structure similar to the current year. The calendar is organised into seven distinct segments, including five 'swings': the Opening Swing, International Swing, Asian Swing, European Swing, and Closing Swing.

These are complemented by the 'Back Nine' and a two-event 'DP World Tour Playoffs' designed to crown the Race to Dubai champion. A core element of this format is a bonus pool, which will be shared among the top five players in the Race to Dubai points at the conclusion of each swing.

This initiative aims to incentivise consistent participation across specific periods of the season, with further details on prize money to be confirmed.

Asian Swing Anchors Spring Calendar

The dedicated Asian Swing is scheduled from March 18 to May 2, culminating with the Turkish Airlines Open at National Golf Club in Belek, Türkiye. Within this crucial period, the schedule includes the China Classic, set for March 25-28 at Mission Hills Resort Haikou on Hainan Island, China.

Following this, the Deutsche Bank Singapore Open will be hosted at Sentosa Golf Club's Serapong Course from April 15-18. The Volvo China Open is slated for April 22-25 at Enhance Anting Golf Club in Shanghai, China, ensuring a strong presence of professional golf in key Asian markets during the spring season.

Wider Asia-Pacific and Middle East Presence

Beyond the designated Asian Swing, the 2027 DP World Tour calendar features several other significant tournaments across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.

The Opening Swing in November and December includes two Australian events: the BMW Australian PGA Championship at The Lakes Golf Club in Sydney (November 26-29) and the Capital.com Australian Open at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne (December 3-6).

Early in the year, the International Swing sees events such as the Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort (January 15-17), the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club (January 21-24), the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship at Royal Golf Club (January 28-31), and the Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club (February 3-6).

Later in the year, the DP World India Championship (October 14-17) and the Hong Kong Open at Hong Kong Golf Club (October 21-24) further extend the tour's reach into the region. The season will conclude with the Abu Dhabi Championship and the DP World Tour Championship Dubai in the UAE.

Implications for Regional Golf Travel

The consolidated Asian Swing and the broader inclusion of events across Australia, India, Hong Kong, and the Middle East present clear opportunities for golf enthusiasts and the regional tourism industry.

For travelling golfers, the scheduling allows for planning trips around multiple high-profile tournaments in close proximity, such as the back-to-back events in China and Singapore. This concentration at venues like Sentosa Golf Club and Mission Hills Resort Haikou could increase demand for tee times at nearby courses, particularly before or after tournament weeks.

Operators and national tourism bodies in these host countries can leverage the increased visibility to promote golf travel packages, capitalising on the global exposure provided by the DP World Tour.