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In 2009, the Order of Merit was replaced by The Race To Dubai, with a bonus pool of $ 7. 5 million ( originally $ 10 million ) to be distributed among the top 15 players at the end of the season, of which the winner takes $ 1. 5 million ( originally $ 2 million ).

The new name reflects the addition of a new season ending tournament, the Dubai World Championship, held at the end of November in Dubai.

The tournament also has a $ 7. 5 million prize fund ( originally $ 10 million ), and will be contested by the leading 60 players in the race following the seasons penultimate event, the Hong Kong Open.

The winner of the Race To Dubai also receives a ten-year European Tour exemption, while the winner of the Dubai World Championship tournament receives a five-year European Tour exemption.

The reduction in prize money, announced in September 2009, was due to the global economic downturn.