One of the main benefits available to DP World Tour members through its partnership with the PGA Tour is the Earnings Assurance Programme.
First announced ahead of the 2023 season, exempt players in categories 1-18 will be guaranteed minimum earnings of US$150,000.
For this, a member must participate in a minimum of:
• 15 Race to Dubai ranking tournaments (excluding Majors)
or
• 70% of his playing opportunities, as defined as of Monday 12 noon UK time of the tournament week. eg: A player offered 20 playing opportunities, would need to make at least 14 starts
Note: The lowest cards from Category 18 had 15 playing opportunities in the current season.
How does this directly affect Qualifying School graduates?
Players who start the 2027 Race to Dubai season at the lower end of Category 18 are advised to participate in the events during the Opening Swing where they have a playing opportunity, to ensure that they will meet the 70% obligation by the end of the season.
To assist with costs during the season, Qualifying School graduates (Category 18) are entitled to request an immediate upfront payment of US$20,000 against the Earnings Assurance Programme guarantee, and a further upfront payment of US$20,000 halfway through the season for those members who have earned less than US$75,000 up to that point.
