WHAT THE ORDER OF MERIT CONTENDERS NEED TO DO
Robert Karlsson (73, 2 over)
The Swede wins the title if he is first or second in the event; or if neither Harrington nor Westwood finishes in the top two and if Jimenez does not win.
Tournaments won: Dunhill Links, Mercedes-Benz.
Season's earnings: €2,695,248.
Pádraig Harrington (76, 5 over)
Needs to win the event with Karlsson no better than third, or to finish second with Karlsson no better than sixth and Westwood not winning.
Tournaments won: US PGA, British Open.
Season's earnings: €2,397,823.
Lee Westwood (70, 1 under)
Must win the event with Karlsson no better than fourth.
Tournaments won: None.
Season's earnings: €2,228,642.
Miguel Angel Jimenez (73, 2 over)
The Spaniard needs to win the event with Karlsson no better than 39th and Harrington outside the top two.
Tournaments won: BMW PGA,
Hong Kong Open.
Season's earnings: €2,018,596.