Fleetwood and Lowry, despite being outside the top 70 in the standings, are guaranteed spots in the final tournaments because of their Ryder Cup membership, reflecting a pragmatic approach by the tour.

Marco Penge, who recently won the Open De Espana and has three wins this season, is on the verge of earning a promotion to the PGA Tour and is a strong contender for the top spot in the Race to Dubai.

The alliance between the PGA and European tours has strengthened, blurring traditional rivalries and positioning the DP World Tour as a feeder system for the PGA Tour, especially for players seeking US playing rights.

Rory McIlroy makes his return to action in India for the first time since the Ryder Cup, as the DP World Tour approaches the final stretch of its season.

Fleetwood, despite limited participation and modest finishes on the DP World Tour, remains a top star due to his successful season, including a PGA Tour win and recent status as Europe's top points scorer.

Other British players like John Parry, Jordan Smith, and Laurie Canter are also competing fiercely for PGA Tour cards, highlighting the intense scramble for US playing rights.

While some view the DP World Tour as secondary to the PGA Tour, the tour emphasizes its vital role in providing opportunities and maintaining the professional golf ecosystem.

The Race to Dubai is nearing its conclusion with only three events remaining before the season-ending play-offs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

European Ryder Cup players, including Fleetwood and Shane Lowry, are automatically qualified for the play-offs due to a loophole that considers Ryder Cup team members eligible regardless of their standings.