Qatar Masters 2025: $2.5M Prize Purse up for Grabs as Defending Champion Hoshino Misses Out
The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters returns to Doha Golf Club as part of the DP World Tour's 2025 International Swing, featuring a $2.5 million prize purse. The tournament marks its nearly 30-year history on the European circuit.
Fresh off his victory at the Bahrain Championship, Laurie Canter looks to secure back-to-back wins. However, defending champion Rikuya Hoshino will not return to defend his title after earning his PGA Tour card in 2024.
Man crouching next to sports trophy
The tournament returns to its traditional home at Doha Golf Club, featuring a challenging 7,437-yard par-72 championship course known for its demanding conditions and strong winds.
Notable participants include:
- Bahrain Championship winner Laurie Canter
- Five recent DP World Tour winners
- Former Ryder Cup players: Andy Sullivan, Bernd Wiesberger, Nicolas Colsaerts, Rafa Cabrera-Bello, and Chris Wood
- Tournament favorites Angel Hidalgo, Marcel Siem, and Pablo Larrazabal
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Prize Money Distribution:
- Total Purse: $2.5 million
- Winner's Share: $425,000
- Runner-up: $275,000
- Top-10 Finish Minimum: $50,000
Doha Golf Club has hosted 25 of the 27 previous tournaments since 1998, with only a brief two-year break in 2020 and 2021 when the event moved to Education City Golf Club.