The DP World Tour season resumes with the first two events in China. The Volvo China Open, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, comes from Enhance Anting Golf Club in Shanghai.
There, players will compete for one of the largest purses on the circuit so far this season, $2.55m, which is a $300,000 increase on the 2024 tournament.
Back then, Adrian Otaegui claimed prize money of $382,500 for his victory over just 54 holes, but this year the winner will bank $433,500.
The event is also the penultimate in the Asian Swing section of the season, which has a separate competition, and will see the leader after next week’s Hainan Classic win a further $200,000. Currently, Keita Nakajima is leading the way, helped by runner-up finishes in his last two tournaments.
It’s not just prize money that players in the Asian Swing list are aiming for. The top three will also earn a place in the PGA Championship field, which is being held at Quail Hollow next month. Eugenio Chacarra and Richard Mansell currently occupy the other two crucial positions.
As usual, there are also world ranking points available, as well as 3,500 Race to Dubai ranking points and 1,000 Ryder Cup ranking points for the eligible European players.
Below is the prize-money payout for the Volvo China Open.
Volvo China Open Prize Money Payout 2025
Who Are The Star Names In The Volvo China Open?
In 2024, Adrian Otaegui claimed his last when representing Spain when he beat Guido Migliozzi by one. Seven months later, he changed his nationality to the United Arab Emirates in a bid to win an Olympic medal in the future. He returns this year hoping to become the first player to win the title back-to-back.
Overall, there are eight players in the field with DP World Tour wins this season - Elvis Smylie, Johannes Veerman, Shaun Norris, Alejandro del Rey, Dylan Naidoo, Calum Hill, Eugenio Chacarra and local star Li Haotong, who also won the tournament in 2016.
Other former champions in the field include Ashun Wu, Zhang Jin, Nicolas Colsaerts and Alexander Levy.
What Is The Prize Money Payout For The Volvo China Open?
There is an increase of $300,000 on the 2024 edition, with players competing for an overall prize-money payout of $2.55m. The winner will receive $433,500 with the runner-up in line for a payment of $280,500.
Who Is In The Field For The Volvo China Open?
The field includes defending champion Adrian Otaegui, who one by one a year ago, while recent DP World Tour winners competing include Dylan Naidoo, Calum Hill, former LIV golf star Eugenio Chacarra and local star Li Haotong.
