Frittelli Defends Title as Bahrain Championship 2025 Tees Off

TDT | Manama

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Dylan Frittelli Eyes Back-to-Back Wins

The DP World Tour rolls into the Middle East this Thursday for the second edition of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, hosted at the picturesque Royal Golf Club. South Africa's Dylan Frittelli returns to defend his title, having clinched victory in last year’s inaugural event with a two-stroke success that secured his third DP World Tour crown.

The stakes remain high, with an unchanged $2.5 million prize pool. The winner is set to pocket a cool $425,000, while the runner-up walks away with $275,000. Any player finishing inside the top five is guaranteed a six-figure payout—a lucrative prospect for those vying for supremacy on the leaderboard.

Star-Studded Field Ready to Shine

The tournament has attracted a formidable lineup of talent, including LIV Golf’s Patrick Reed, three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington, and 2016 PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker. Fireballs GC’s David Puig, fresh from a third-place finish at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, also joins the fray.

Five of this season’s DP World Tour winners, including Ras Al Khaimah champion Alejandro Del Rey and rising star Elvis Smylie, are also set to compete. Defending champion Frittelli will face stiff competition as he aims to add a fourth DP World Tour title to his resume.

The Stakes Beyond Bahrain

With 3,500 Race to Dubai points and 1,000 Ryder Cup points up for grabs, this event holds significance far beyond its immediate prize money. Golfers are also vying for a $200,000 bonus awarded after the International Swing in March, adding an extra layer of intensity to the competition.

While the prize purse may not rival the concurrent $20 million AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the Bahrain Championship offers European-based players a critical opportunity to cement their standings on the DP World Tour.

An Elevated Spotlight for Bahrain

The return of the DP World Tour to Bahrain after a 12-year hiatus last season was met with resounding success, elevating the Kingdom’s reputation as a premier golf destination. With its world-class facilities and the Royal Golf Club’s challenging course layout, Bahrain continues to showcase its capacity to host elite-level sporting events.

As the action unfolds, all eyes will be on the Kingdom to see whether Frittelli can defend his crown or if a new champion will emerge to write their name into Bahrain's growing golfing legacy.

Prize Money Breakdown

1st: $425,000
2nd: $275,000
3rd: $157,500
4th: $125,000
5th: $105,000

As the DP World Tour continues its Middle East swing, the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship promises to deliver drama, talent, and a hefty dose of golfing excellence.